The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent agency that accredits the institution as a whole. The commission’s evaluation of performance begins with basic eligibility requirements and assumed practices.
The HLC mission, vision, vision goals, and guiding values reflect the intentions behind HLC's criteria. Institutions accredited by HLC must provide evidence that they meet all of the criteria and requirements through an extensive institutional self-study and a peer review team visit.
While holding membership with HLC, institutions agree to meet these Membership Obligations and comply with these Federal Regulations.