Background History

In July 1970, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) was established as part of the Department of Education. The first classes were offered in 1970 at the old Land and Survey Building in Fagatogo, now the site of the Lumana'i Building, with an enrollment of 131. The following year the College was moved to the old Fia 110aHigh School Building in Utulei. The move to the present location, the former Mapusaga High School campus, occurred in September 1974.

The American Samoa Community College received its initial accreditation in 1976 and has continued to maintain its accreditation under the purview of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). Throughout the years, ASCC has undergone periodic evaluations and reaccreditations, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of academic quality and institutional effectiveness. ASCC's ongoing accreditation by ACCJC serves as a testament to its commitment to providing students with a rigorous and relevant education, as well as its dedication to continuous improvement and accountability.

Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
428 J Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA. 95814
Telephone number: +1 (415) 506-0234


Purpose: The American Samoa Community College is committed to provide all stakeholders including the community with the history of its accreditation statuses, reports, and actions taken. ASCC Accreditation Certification.


2025: ASCC Midterm Report

2021: ASCC Institutional Self-Evaluation Report

2018: Midterm Report

ASCC 2016-2017 Warning and Reaffirmed Accreditation

2015: Order to Show Cause

2014: Institutional Self/Evaluation Report (ISER) Review

2013: WASC Special Visit

2012: WASC Special Visit