About / Disclosure Statements

University of Science and Technology of Silicon Valley (USTSV) is a private postsecondary institute approved to operate by State of California's Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

State approval is mandatory for an institution operating in California subject to the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 unless exempt from the Bureau oversight pursuant to CEC 94874 or 94874.1.

USTSV is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and students are not eligible for Federal or State Student Aid programs. A student enrolled in an unaccredited institution is not eligible for federal financial aid.

USTSV’s programs are not intended to prepare graduates for any position that requires California State Licensure. This means our graduates are not eligible to sit for applicable licensure in California or other states.

A program that is unaccredited or a program from an unaccredited institution is not recognized for some employment positions, including, but not limited to, positions with the State of California.

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

If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility of repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and that, if the student receives federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the money not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.

As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this disclosure statement 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.

Any questions a student may have regarding this enrollment agreement that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897.

USTSV is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination, intimidation and harassment. In keeping with this commitment, we believe that it is necessary to affirmatively address this subject and express our strong disapproval of sexual harassment. No one associated with this institution may engage in verbal abuse of a sexual nature; use sexually degrading or graphic words to describe an individual or an individual’s body; or display sexually suggestive objects or pictures at any facility or other venue associated with this institution. Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the spirit and intent of this policy.

USTSV does not have, under its control or ownership, and is not affiliated with any dormitory or housing facilities.

USTSV does not provide housing assistance services to the students. USTSV has no responsibility to find or assist a student in finding housing.

It is the policy of this institution to always provide a copy of the latest catalog either in print or electronically on the institution’s website to all prospective students. This catalog pursuant to section 94909 of the Code, shall be updated annually. Annual updates may be made using supplements or inserts accompanying the catalog. If changes in educational programs, educational services, procedures, or policies required to be included in the catalog by statute or regulation are implemented before the issuance of the annually updated catalog, those changes shall be reflected at the time they are made in supplements or inserts accompanying the catalog.

Prior to signing an enrollment agreement, you must be given this disclosure statement, a catalog and a School Performance Fact Sheet, which you are encouraged to review prior to signing any agreement with the institution. These documents contain important policies and performance data for this institution. This institution is required to have you sign and date the information included in the School Performance Fact Sheet relating to completion rates, placement rates, license examination passage rates, and salaries or wages, prior to signing an enrollment agreement.

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for monitoring new policies and procedures and maintaining the school in compliance with the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009.

USTSV does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy, and is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has not had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.).

All instruction is conducted in English only.

USTSV is not approved to participate in State or Federal Student Aid programs.