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 Moving to Canopy
With the transition to HLC’s revised Criteria for Accreditation in September 2025, HLC also streamlined the technology that supports comprehensive evaluations and Assurance Reviews. The stand-alone Assurance System was sunset in November 2025, and institutions and peer reviewers will conduct their work for these reviews in Canopy.
For more information, see Assurance Filings Moving to Canopy.
Institutional Representatives
The following institutional roles have access to Canopy:
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
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.
Schedule Availability
Provide availability for serving on teams, panels or committees.
Assurance Reviews
Access institutional Assurance Filings and complete team reports for Assurance Reviews.
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 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.
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