HLC has shifted its programs and events to a virtual format through the end of the 2020–21 academic year.

2021 Annual Conference

The 2021 HLC Annual Conference will be held virtually April 5–9. HLC is planning an engaging, highly informative conference that responds to the challenges of the past year under the theme Crisis and Community. Registration is now open, and early bird rates are in effect until February 15, 2021.

Please contact HLC at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

Workshops and Webinars:

Many of HLC's workshops have been redesigned for a virtual format. More information about HLC's upcoming offerings is available.

HLC continues to provide webinars on the new Criteria for Accreditation and other pertinent information. These are available for registration by peer reviewers and institutional representatives.

HLC Academy Events

Timelines for Academy cohorts have been adjusted to recover time lost due to spring 2020 event cancellations, and the 2020–21 Academy events will be held virtually. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions related to Academy events.

Quality Awareness Initiative

Events related to HLC’s Quality Awareness Initiative have been postponed until later this year. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions related to Quality Awareness Initiative events.

Meetings of Decision-Making Bodies

HLC will continue to hold Board of Trustees meetings and Institutional Actions Council (IAC) Hearings in a virtual, interactive format. IAC meetings, which were previously conducted in a virtual format, will proceed as scheduled.