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COSTA MESA, CA - The Coast Community College District (CCCD) proudly announces that the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) has reaffirmed accreditation for Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College for the full eight-year cycle, the maximum term granted by the Commission. 

The reaffirmation confirms that each college meets ACCJC’s high standards for academic quality, student support, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement. This achievement reflects a districtwide commitment to student success. 

“On behalf of the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College on the reaffirmation of their accreditation,” said Board President Elizabeth Dorn Parker, Ed.D. “We are proud to serve our community with institutions that uphold the highest standards of academic excellence.” 

Read the full release: Coast Community College District Celebrates Eight-Year Accreditation Reaffirmation for All Three Colleges