Using Canopy

HLC’s Canopy system allows peer reviewers and institutional representatives to easily update their records with HLC and stay informed about upcoming reviews and other requirements.

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Assurance Filings Institutions Peer Reviewers and IAC Peer Corps Applicants

Important Links

Assurance Filings Moving to Canopy

With the transition to HLC’s revised Criteria for Accreditation in September 2025, HLC will also streamline the technology that supports comprehensive evaluations and Assurance Reviews. The current stand-alone Assurance System will be sunset during fall 2025, and institutions and peer reviewers will conduct their work for these reviews in Canopy.

For more information about the timeline for launching these reviews in Canopy and sunsetting the Assurance System, see Assurance Filings Moving to Canopy.

Institutional Representatives

The following institutional roles have access to Canopy:

  • Accreditation Liaison Officers (ALOs)
  • Assurance Filing Contributors
  • Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
  • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
  • Data Update Coordinators
  • Location Coordinators
  • Primary Filing Coordinators

Features for Institutions

An institutional representative’s access to the following features may be limited depending on their role in the system. See the Canopy User Guide for more information about institutional roles and permissions.

Institution Profile

View the institution’s profile, including current stipulations.

Roles: ALO, CEO, CFO, Data Update Coordinator, Location Coordinator

Institutional Status and Requirements Report

Download the Institutional Status and Requirements (ISR) Report.

Roles: ALO, CEO

Contact Update

Update institutional contacts on file with HLC.

Roles: ALO, CEO, Data Update Coordinator

Location and Campus Update

Manage branch campus and additional location information.

Roles: ALO, CEO, Location Coordinator

In-Process and Upcoming Reviews

View a schedule of in-process and upcoming accreditation reviews, including the status of submitted substantive change applications.

Roles: ALO, CEO

Accreditation History

View a full history of completed reviews.

Roles: ALO, CEO

Assurance Filing

Submit an Assurance Filing for an upcoming Assurance Review, comprehensive evaluation or evaluation related to seeking accreditation

Roles: ALO, CEO, Primary Filing Coordinator, Assurance Filing Contributor

Institutional Update

Submit the annual Institutional Update.

Roles: ALO, CEO, CFO, Data Update Coordinator

Features for Peer Reviewers and Institutional Actions Council Members

Peer Reviewer Profile

In the Peer Reviewer Profile, reviewers provide their contact information, education and employment history, areas of expertise, conflicts of interest, availability, and other information.

Note: Reviewers must complete their profiles and keep them up to date in order to be eligible to be assigned to review teams.

Annual Statement of Commitment

Reviewers confirm their commitment to HLC’s policies regarding objectivity, conflicts of interest, and standards of conduct for peer reviewers.

Invitations to Serve

Respond to invitations to serve on teams, panels or Institutional Actions Council committees.

Conflicts of Interest

Disclose any conflicts of interest with HLC member institutions.

Schedule Availability

Provide availability for serving on teams, panels or committees.

Panel Reviews

Access institutional materials and submit reports for panel reviews.

IAC Meetings and Hearings

Access committee materials and submit forms and reports for IAC meetings and hearings.

Service Record

View a record of all completed peer review and/or IAC assignments.

Training Resources

Access training materials and past webinars on HLC policies and
procedures that are specific to the Peer Corps.

Applicants to HLC’s Peer Corps

HLC’s peer reviewer application period is currently closed. The application typically opens each fall, and prospective peer reviewers apply in Canopy. For assistance with Canopy, see the Canopy User Guide or submit a help request.