Throughout its history, the American Higher Learning Accreditation Commission's (AHLAC) identity has been closely tied to fostering trust and confidence in higher education. AHLAC continues to emphasize the importance of accreditation in the ever-evolving higher education landscape, ensuring the highest levels of dedication to academic rigor and performance for its students, member institutions, and the general public.
AHLAC establishes quality standards for its member institutions. AHLAC Commissioners, employees, and assessors work to measure, verify, and improve the quality of higher education institutions through defined objectives, equal accrediting standards, analytical self-assessments, and objective peer evaluations.
In celebration of its 100th anniversary in 2019, AHLAC unveiled a new logo to honor its past, present, and future. This logo reflects the mission, vision, and values of AHLAC, supported by these pillars:
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.