Status of Approval to Operate by California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
California University of Science and Medicine University (CUSM) is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means that the CUSM is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
The BPPE approval status and a list of approved programs can be verified at the BPPE’s directory of approved institutions.
California Education Code Section 94913(a) required publications and notices.
1. School Catalog.
a. 2022-2023 University Student Catalog/Handbook
2. School Performance Fact Sheets for the following educational programs:
a. Master of Biomedical Sciences Program
b. Doctor of Medicine Program
3. School brochures
a. CUSM Brochure
b. MD Informational Guide
c. MBS Informational Guide
4. Bureau's Internet Web site
5. The institution's most recent annual report submitted to the bureau.
a. Annual Report for 2020
Notice to Prospective Degree Program Students of Provisional BPPE Approval
This institution is provisionally approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs. To continue to offer this degree program, this institution must meet the following requirements:
- Become institutionally accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, with the scope of the accreditation covering at least one degree program.
- Achieve accreditation candidacy or pre-accreditation, as defined in regulations, by May 17, 2019, and full accreditation by July 17, 2023.
If this institution stops pursuing accreditation, it must:
- Stop all enrollment in its degree programs, and
- Provide a teach-out to finish the educational program or provide a refund.
An institution that fails to comply with accreditation requirements by the required dates shall have its approval to offer degree programs automatically suspended.
Status of Accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
California University of Science and Medicine has been recognized as a Candidate for Accreditation by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001. This status is a preliminary affiliation with the Commission awarded for a maximum period of five years. Candidacy is an indication that the institution is progressing toward Accreditation. Candidacy is not Accreditation and does not ensure eventual Accreditation.
The WSCUC accreditation status can be verified at the WSCUC’s directory.
Note: A degree program that is unaccredited or a degree from an unaccredited institution is not recognized for some employment positions, including, but not limited to, positions with the State of California. In addition, a student enrolled in an unaccredited institution is not eligible for federal financial aid programs.
Status of Accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
The CUSM School of Medicine MD program has obtained preliminary accreditation status from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Accreditation by LCME is a multistage process. The LCME accreditation status can be verified at the LCME directory.
Preliminary Accreditation
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) approved California University of Science and Medicine-School of Medicine (CUSM-SOM) to receive Preliminary Accreditation in February 2018. This approval allowed CUSM-SOM to recruit and advertise for students; solicit applicant information; initiate a process for reviewing admissions applications; issue letters of admission; and teach medical students.
Provisional Accreditation
CUSM-SOM is undergoing accreditation review by the LCME. During this review the LCME will determine if our program is in compliance with or has made sufficient progress toward relevant accreditation standards, and if successful awards provisional accreditation.
Full Accreditation
A survey visit for full accreditation typically occurs around 1.5 years after provisional accreditation. The LCME will determine if the program is in compliance with or has made sufficient progress toward compliance with accreditation standards and grants full accreditation at that time.