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Quality Assurance
Colleges and universities demonstrate quality by earning accreditation through our streamlined and efficient accreditation processes.
Continuous Improvement
We help you achieve your improvement goals with learning opportunities to refine or even revolutionize areas of your institution.
Leadership
As a thought leader in higher education, HLC understands and actively promotes sound leadership as critical for its institutions in achieving success.
Who We Are
Years of Experience
As a leading accreditor, HLC has been working closely for decades with colleges and universities around the country in order to achieve the shared goal of quality higher education for all.
Member Colleges & Universities
Our members represent the diversity of higher education: public universities, community colleges and private institutions, teaching on rural, urban and online campuses, serving students throughout the world.
Peer Reviewers
HLC’s accreditation reviews are primarily conducted by dedicated, volunteer peer reviewers who are trained to evaluate how institutions apply our requirements on campus and to provide consultation to help members continuously improve.
See What’s New
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Introducing HLC’s News Brief
A new way to stay connected with HLC: The Leaflet is taking on an updated format.
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Teach-Out, Pathway and Risk Indicator Policy Changes AdoptedÂ
HLC’s Board of Trustees also preliminarily approved proposed changes related to Administrative Probation and seeking accreditation at its February meeting.
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Certifications and Degrees: Lessons From a Pathways Pilot
HLC Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer Karen J. Solomon shares in a new opinion piece what was learned and what lies ahead, following completion of a pilot exploring ways forward for pathways linking associate degrees with industry certifications.
See What’s New
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Certifications and Degrees: Lessons From a Pathways Pilot
HLC Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer Karen J. Solomon shares in a new opinion piece what was learned and what lies ahead, following completion of a pilot exploring ways forward for pathways linking associate degrees with industry certifications.
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Introducing HLC’s News Brief
A new way to stay connected with HLC: The Leaflet is taking on an updated format.
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Demonstrating Quality: An Assurance Argument Virtual Workshop
Institutions with an Assurance Review scheduled from April – August 2026, as part of a Year 4 or Year 10 evaluation are invited to this workshop that provides guidance for finalizing the Assurance Argument.