CETYS Universidad has been recognized as a Candidate for Accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-748-9001.  this status is a preliminary affiliation with the Commission. awarded for a maximum period of four years.  Candidacy is an indication that the institution is progressing toward Accreditation.  Candidacy is not Accreditation and does not ensure eventual Accreditation.