Evidence

Evidence for the Criteria for Accreditation

To demonstrate compliance with the accreditation standards of the Higher Learning Commission, an institution must provide a written narrative supported by appropriate documentation showing how it meets the HLC criteria for accreditation. A team of peer reviewers evaluates the institution’s submission to verify the validity of the evidence presented and to determine whether each core component of the criteria has been satisfied.

HLC also provides guidance to institutions on potential sources of documentation through its resource, Providing Evidence for the Criteria for Accreditation.