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 Starting in 2025

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.

Peer Reviewers and Institutional Actions Council Members

Peer reviewers and Institutional Actions Council members are able to:

  • View and update their peer reviewer profile.
  • Respond to invitations to serve on teams, panels or Institutional Actions Council committees.
  • Access materials for panel reviews and IAC meetings and hearings.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Provide their schedule availability for serving on teams, panels or committees.
  • View their full HLC service record.

Peer Reviewer Profile Updates

Peer reviewers are responsible for keeping their Peer Reviewer Profile up to date in Canopy. This is critical to HLC’s ability to assign reviewers to review teams and panels.

For guidance on accessing and editing the profile, see the Peer Reviewer Profile section of the Canopy User Guide. For assistance, submit a help request.

Institutional Representatives

The following institutional roles have access to Canopy:

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

System Features for Institutions

Institutional representatives are able to:

  • View their institutional profile, including their institution’s current stipulations.
  • Download their Institutional Status and Requirements (ISR) Report. (ALOs and CEOs only)
  • View their institution’s in-process and upcoming accreditation reviews, the status of their submitted substantive change applications, and a full history of completed reviews. (ALOs and CEOs only)
  • Update institutional contacts on file with HLC. (ALOs, CEOs and Data Update Coordinators only)
  • Manage branch campus and additional location information. (ALOs, CEOs and Location Coordinators only)
  • Submit the annual Institutional Update (Data Update Coordinators, CFOs, ALOs and CEOs only)

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.