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University of Kansas Accreditation Review
Accreditation Materials and Reports
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association

KU was granted a full 10-year accreditation, without stipulations, on June 24, 2005.

Statement of HLC Affiliation Status

Every ten years KU undergoes an extensive self-study to prepare for a university-wide re-accreditation review by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Accreditation assures our students that their academic programs meet nationally recognized standards. Accreditation is also required in order for KU to receive federal funds for student financial aid and research.

During 2002-2004, a steering committee and working group led by Barbara Romzek, Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, worked on compiling the accomplishments of KU and assembling evidence that KU has met the five criteria for re-accreditation. The report paints a comprehensive picture of KU's many accomplishments and provides rich details on what makes KU truly distinctive.

A twelve-person team of consultant-evaluators made up of faculty from other research universities visited the KU campuses from January 31-February 2, 2005, and recommended a full 10-year re-accreditation. The team's recommendation was acted on by the Institutional Actions Council and validated by the Commission Board of Trustees in June of 2005.

Below are links to copies of accreditation documents including the evaluation team reports, the Self-Study report, a briefing document, and a paper on the accreditation process presented at the 2005 Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting.

Updated September 5, 2006