HLC Accreditation Visit
Clarkson College has maintained continuous accreditation with HLC/NCA from 1984 to present. Clarkson College is currently in the two year Self-Study process which will address the Commission's requirements and criteria for accreditation.  

As part of its ongoing effort to make the accreditation process responsive to a broad range of constituents, the Commission has integrated the federally-required (1998 Higher Education Act Amendments) third party comment process into its regular accrediting processes. Since the 1997-98 academic year, the Commission has required institutions undergoing comprehensive evaluation (initial or continued candidacy or accreditation) to publish basic information about the visit in appropriate publications and invite the public to provide written comments to the Commission. The Commission will forward these comments to the evaluation team to include in its review of the institution. 

The evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the Self-Study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the College. Following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action. 

Submitting a Third Party Comment
The public is invited to submit comments regarding Clarkson College either by mail or electronically. Before you submit a third-party comment, you should download the document describing third-party comment process (PDF format) and read it carefully.  

Public Comment on Clarkson College
The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602  

To submit comments electronically, click here. 

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Written, signed comments must be received before February 15, 2009. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after the due date will be considered. Comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments.  

Please Note: Individuals with a specific dispute or grievance with an institution should request the separate Policy on Complaints document from the Commission office. The Higher Learning Commission cannot settle disputes between institutions and individuals. Complaints will not be considered third party comment.