Accreditation

Institutional accreditation helps to ensure educational quality and regulatory compliance across American colleges and universities, including Northwestern. Northwestern underwent its 10-year comprehensive review for re-accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in April 2025. The University is monitoring federal activity related to accreditation.

Federal Action

Executive Order: Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education

Resources

The Office of the Provost hosts central information about accreditation.

Web pages

University Accreditation
Specialized and Programmatic Accreditations
Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Individual schools and program websites may host additional information about specialized accreditations.