Accreditation & Approvals

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

CALUMS is a private institution and is licensed to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) of the State of California. An approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act 2009.

Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to:

As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.

A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling 1-888-370-7589, or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s Internet Web site – www.bppe.ca.gov.

Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

California University of Management and Sciences (CALUMS) is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: 434.525.9539; e-mail: info@tracs.org], having been awarded Accredited Status as a Category III institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on October 22, 2024. This status is effective as of July 1, 2024, and is good through June 30, 2029. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).

Questions about the accreditation of CALUMS may be made in writing to:

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

CalUMS is authorized by U.S. federal laws to enroll non-immigrant foreign students and to issue Certificates of Eligibility (I-20) enabling students to enter the U.S. with a student visa (F-1).