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AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY · COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
Welcome
to CAU
California Arts University (CAU) is a private, non-profit Christian institution of higher education, authorized to operate and grant degrees in the State of California.
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Accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), a national accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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Approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to operate degree programs in the state.
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Certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll international students on F-1 visas and issue Forms I-20 through SEVIS.
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Accreditation, Approval, and Certification
Department of Education
A federal agency overseeing postsecondary agencies.
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
A state level regulatory agency in California, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
A national accrediting agency for Christian postsecondary institutions. CAU awarded Reaffirmation of Accreditation for a 10-year period.
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
A web-based system of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Maintains information to protect national security while supporting legal entry and stay.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
CHEA ensures that accrediting bodies meet high standards for quality bodies.