Annual Conference FAQs
Register NowThe HLC Annual Conference is for members of the higher ed community to learn from HLC staff and leading thinkers, researchers and advocates while sharing ideas and insights on the latest in the field.
Administrators, faculty members, CEOs, presidents and chancellors, representatives from higher ed organizations, and HLC institutional representatives and peer reviewers are welcome. Some programming during the conference is exclusive to representatives of member institutions that have an accreditation relationship with us.
All programs will take place in person in Chicago at the 2024 Annual Conference. Slides may be accessed on the conference mobile app and website during and after the conference. HLC also offers a variety of virtual programming opportunities throughout the year.
Registered attendees of the General Program have access to:
- All sessions, including the Welcome Address, Keynotes and Closing Address, as well as presentations by HLC and member institutions.
- All networking breaks and breakfasts.
- Academy Posters in the Poster Gallery.
- The exhibit hall featuring products and services from sponsors.
- A pre-conference orientation for first-time conference attendees (pre-registration is required)
Additional fees will be charged for pre-conference programs (the Effective Administrators, Centering Learning, Seeking Accreditation, Peer Review Updates and Training and Conversations with Presidents and Trustees programs).
This program is for Chief Executive Officers and Trustees from member and non-member institutions. No substitutions are permitted. Registration is limited to four attendees per institution.
Current members of the Peer Corps are welcome to attend this program to refresh their skills and get updates from HLC staff members. The program is best for experienced peer reviewers who have already participated in accreditation activities, but newly trained and less experienced peer reviewers are also welcome. Except as noted in the conference program, this program does not contain required training for certain peer review roles.
No, attendees do not need to sign up for concurrent sessions.
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HLC accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Check and ACH payments are accepted but must be approved in advance.
Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. The invoice will be included in the confirmation email after your registration has been submitted. Checks must be received within 30 days of the registration date. After 30 days, registration(s) must be paid via credit card to avoid cancellation. Cancellation penalties apply in the case of unpaid balance(s).
Please include a copy of the invoice with Reference ID when sending payment.
Payments should be mailed to:
Higher Learning Commission
Attn: 2024 Annual Conference
P.O. Box 735331
Chicago, IL 60673-5331
Yes. Please list any disability-related accommodations necessary on the registration site in the Special Requests section or call an HLC registration agent at 866.497.1232.
Please see Registration Changes and Cancellations below.
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Registration Changes and Cancellations
Cancellations
If you can no longer attend the conference, please submit a cancellation request. Refunds resulting from cancellations will be based on these dates:
- Cancellations requested on or before January 29, 2024 will be eligible for a full refund less a $75 processing fee per person.
- Cancellations requested between January 30 and April 11, 2024 will be eligible for a 50% refund less a $75 processing fee per person.
- No-shows or cancellations requested on or after April 12, 2024 are not eligible for a refund.
Registration Transfers
If you've registered and can no longer attend the conference, your registration may be transferred to another person at the same institution or organization at no additional charge. Transfers can be made by calling 866.497.1232.
Program Changes
A $75 processing fee will be charged for all requests to remove a pre-conference program from an existing conference registration. Attendees will be refunded the cost of the program, less the processing fee, on or before April 11, 2024. No refunds for requests to remove a program from an existing registration will be issued on or after April 12, 2024.
Changes to Meal Functions
If you no longer wish to attend a paid meal function, a full refund will be granted if the individual event is cancelled on or before April 8, 2024. On or after April 9, 2024 the full, standard conference cancellation will apply.
Refunds
Credit card refunds will be processed within two business days. Check refunds will be processed within 15 business days of receiving the request.
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