HLC affords faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders the opportunity to submit comments regarding institutions that are undergoing a comprehensive evaluation for Candidacy, Initial Accrediation or Reaffirmation of Accreditation.

HLC forwards these comments to the evaluation team members and the institution. Questions about submitting a comment should be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Submit third-party comments using the form below or mail comments to:

Third-Party Comment on (insert name of college)
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411

Comments are due no later than four weeks before the date the comprehensive evaluation visit is scheduled to begin. HLC cannot guarantee that comments received after the due date will be forwarded to HLC parties in time for consideration.

Note: An individual with a complaint about an institution's ability to meet HLC's requirements should see HLC's Complaint Process and online submission form for complaints. HLC cannot intervene in disputes between institutions and individuals, whether faculty, students or others. Complaints will not be considered third-party comments.

Submit a Third-Party Comment