Higher Learning Commission
The University of Michigan-Dearborn is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an evaluation that occurs every 10 years. In 2023, we had a successful visit where the HLC reviewers gave us positive ratings in all the assessment areas.
For more information on how higher learning institutions are accredited please visit here.
Higher Learning Commission Policies and Practices for Accreditation
Archived HLC Self-Studies and Reports
The University of Michigan-Dearborn has earned accreditation through HLC since 1970.
Below, you will find archived self-studies and reports from past HLC visits.
- Final Assurance Argument - Fall 2023 HLC Report
- HLC Preparation Session powerpoint & recording
- Criteria Overviews - infographics
In Fall 2017, University of Michigan-Dearborn had a 4-year Standard Pathways Assurance Visit from HLC as a follow-up to the comprehensive evaluation visit in 2013. Based on the Assurance Report and the site visit, UM-Dearborn successfully improved in many of the areas noted in previous visits and we were granted approval until our next visit in 2023.
Below you will find preparation materials for the 2017 Assurance visit as well as the Assurance report and additional documents relating to HLC and accreditation.
- HLC Criteria for Accreditation
- HLC Prep Session power-point
- Vision 2020 Goals Achieved
- Levels of Outcomes and Assessment
- Goals for the Undergraduate Learning Experience
- Program Goals Achievements
- Read the 2017 Assurance Argument
