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.

Peer Reviewers and IAC Members Institutional Representatives Peer Corps Applicants

Important Links

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.