California Virtual Campus campuses are encouraged to follow Principles of Good Practice for courses and programs of study offered through the California Virtual Campus. Public higher education segments are encouraged to provide additional direction to campuses, where appropriate, for the purpose of enhancing the quality of instruction, promoting efficient use of resources, and meeting student demand. Each program or course of study results in learning outcomes appropriate to the rigor and breadth of the degree, certificate or credit awarded. A degree or certificate program or course is coherent and complete. The program or course provides for appropriate synchronous or asynchronous interaction between faculty and students and among students.
Qualified faculty provide appropriate oversight of the program or course.
All programs and courses, when appropriate, have met the Western Association of Schools and Colleges substantive change requirements. Institutional Commitment Campus review and approval processes ensure the appropriateness of the technology being used to meet the course or program's objectives. The institution endeavors to facilitate appropriate articulation and reciprocity agreements for students. An institution offering a degree or program of study is able and willing to matriculate fully qualified students. Appropriate technical support for students and faculty is provided.