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How We Help You Thrive
Quality Assurance
Colleges and universities demonstrate quality by earning accreditation through our streamlined and efficient accreditation processes.
Continuous Improvement
We help you achieve your improvement goals with learning opportunities to refine or even revolutionize areas of your institution.
Leadership
As a thought leader in higher education, HLC understands and actively promotes sound leadership as critical for its institutions in achieving success.
Who We Are
Years of Experience
As a leading accreditor, HLC has been working closely for decades with colleges and universities around the country in order to achieve the shared goal of quality higher education for all.
Member Colleges & Universities
Our members represent the diversity of higher education: public universities, community colleges and private institutions, teaching on rural, urban and online campuses, serving students throughout the world.
Peer Reviewers
HLC’s accreditation reviews are primarily conducted by dedicated, volunteer peer reviewers who are trained to evaluate how institutions apply our requirements on campus and to provide consultation to help members continuously improve.
See What’s New
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Explore the New HLCommission.org
With refreshed content and improved navigation, the new website makes it easy to find the information you need about accreditation, programming, initiatives and other HLC news.
See What’s New
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Explore the New HLCommission.org
With refreshed content and improved navigation, the new website makes it easy to find the information you need about accreditation, programming, initiatives and other HLC news.
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Revised Criteria for Accreditation Q&A
(At Capacity) Join a Q&A with HLC staff members for an opportunity to ask your questions related to the revised Criteria.
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ALO Orientation: An Introduction to the Role at HLC
Get the information you need to be successful as a new Accreditation Liaison Officer in HLC’s six-week, self-paced orientation course.