WUST is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA). 
WUST is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an accredited institution of higher education.
WUST is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to issue Form I-20 to admit international students.
WUST is certified by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor the J1 program.
The Department of Education authorizes WUST to enroll qualified Financial Aid students.
The National Council approves WUST for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) to offer online courses to the residents of other SARA States.
WUST is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.