Fielding Graduate University

Information on basic operations, such as the degrees Fielding offers, the organizational chart, and the University’s academic calendar.

Fielding's academic calendar reflects the following terms for the awarding of course credit:

• Fall dates are from September 1 - December 31
• Spring dates are from January 1 - April 30
• Summer dates are from May 1 - August 31

Students in the doctoral programs are continuously enrolled and are reviewed on an annual basis for satisfactory academic progress. In term driven programs with specific class dates, classes may start later in the term than indicated above.

Please see the Academic Calendar website for specific event and deadline dates throughout the year.

Institutional Accreditation

Fielding Graduate University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Western Association of Schools and Colleges
985 Atlantic Avenue, Ste. 100 Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: 510.748.9001 | Fax: 510.748.9797

Program Accreditations

The Clinical Psychology PhD Program is accredited (on probation) by the American Psychological Association (Committee on Accreditation, c/o Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, APA, 750 First Street NE, Washington DC 20002-4242; 202.336.5979). Graduates of the program have been admitted to licensure examinations in most states.

The graduate-level Evidence Based Coaching certificate is accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Continuing Education Approvals

Fielding Graduate University is approved by the following to offer continuing education:

• The American Psychological Association (CE for psychologists)
• MCEP Provider (FIEOO3)
• California Board of Registered Nursing (number 5941)
• National Association of Social Workers (number 94-188)
• California Board of Behavioral Sciences (number PCE 463)