Standard Pathway 10–Year Cycle
To determine where an institution is in the 10-year cycle, find the date of its next reaffirmation in the institution's Statement of Accreditation Status. This date is Year 10, and the preceding academic years correspond to the previous years in the cycle.
HLC has many regular interactions with member institutions beyond the evaluations related to the Standard Pathway. These occur through the annual Institutional Update, financial and non-financial indicator reviews, multi-location visits, substantive change requests and monitoring.
Years 1–3
Institution
May contribute documents to Evidence File and begin writing Assurance Argument for Year 4 comprehensive evaluation.
Year 4
Institution
Submit comprehensive evaluation materials.
Peer Review
Conduct comprehensive evaluation (with visit).
HLC Decision Making
Take action on comprehensive evaluation.
Years 5–9
Institution
May contribute documents to Evidence File and begin writing Assurance Argument for Year 10 comprehensive evaluation.
Year 10
Institution
Submit comprehensive evaluation materials.
Peer Review
Conduct comprehensive evaluation (with visit).
HLC Decision Making
Take action on comprehensive evaluation and Reaffirmation of Accreditation.
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