The American Higher Learning Accreditation Commission (AHLAC) publishes a list of jurisdictions in which the Commission conducts accreditation activities in compliance with federal rule 34 CFR 602.11(b). Any main campus, branch campus, extra location, or other instructional site of an institution in the following jurisdictions is eligible for accreditation by the Commission.
The Commission conducts business in all states except North Dakota, South Dakota, and Kentucky. Additionally, it does not operate in Puerto Rico or the United States Virgin Islands, nor does it accredit institutions in the District of Columbia.
The American Higher Learning Accreditation Commission (AHLAC) is pleased to invite public comments on its proposed revisions to our Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation. Learn more about the revisions and provide input into this process by reviewing AHLAC President Dr. Heather F. Perfetti's recorded message and by visiting the 2024 Periodic Review of AHLAC Standards for Accreditation.