Cuyahoga Community CollegeAccreditation
Cuyahoga Community College is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Upon request, the College makes available for review documents describing the institution’s accreditation and state licensure to all current and prospective students. Please contact the Office of Learning & Engagement at 216-987-3483 for further information.
Information about filing student complaints can be found at the Higher Learning Commission’s website and at the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s website. Be advised that these institutions may require the student to exercise any appeal procedures at the College prior to accepting a complaint. Please visit the appropriate institutional website for the most current guidance on filing a complaint.
The HLC office is located at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60602-1411. For more information, call 800-621-7440 or visit www.hlcommission.org.
The College has chosen to participate in the Open Pathway to maintain accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, a number of the College’s career programs are approved or accredited by appropriate specialized associations or agencies.
For a full list of program accreditations see the Accreditation Term Dates by Academic Program document.
AQIP INTRO: Accreditation - What is it and Why Does it Matter to You?
AQIP Criterion 3: Tri-C Faculty Take Yearly Steps to Further Their Professional Development
AQIP Criterion 5: Teaching and Learning - Quality, Resources and Support
AQIP FINALE: What to Expect During the HLC’s Accreditation Visit
AQIP Systems Portfolio
As an AQIP institution, Cuyahoga Community College is required to submit a Systems Portfolio every 4 years discussing processes, results and improvements across the College. View the most recent portfolio submitted in June, 2017 above.