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Colleges and universities demonstrate quality by earning accreditation through our streamlined and efficient accreditation processes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Advocacy and Higher Education Policy Update 
Read about updates to executive orders and state legislation involving higher ed.
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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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New Members Elected to HLC’s Board of Trustees
HLC will welcome five newly elected trustees to the HLC Board on September 1. Three university presidents, a college dean and a financial recruitment leader are slated to become the board’s newest members, replacing five current trustees who are being recognized for their service.
See What’s New
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New Members Elected to HLC’s Board of Trustees
HLC will welcome five newly elected trustees to the HLC Board on September 1. Three university presidents, a college dean and a financial recruitment leader are slated to become the board’s newest members, replacing five current trustees who are being recognized for their service.
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Advocacy and Higher Education Policy Update 
Read about updates to executive orders and state legislation involving higher ed.
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What’s Next for Higher Ed? Higher Learning 2025 Encore WebinarsÂ
Attend this two-day virtual speaker series to hear encore presentations from HLC’s annual conference on hot topics relevant to all higher ed leaders.Â