Accreditation Resources

University Dashboards Inventory and Data Definition Resources hosted by UIC’s Office of Institutional Research provides links that may be used to explore data definitions that contribute to various dashboards. The dashboard inventory includes dashboards accessible by public, with UIC login, or with special permissions.

The Criteria for Accreditation convey the standards of quality by which HLC determines whether an institution merits accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation. Video modules on the revised (2025) Criteria for Accreditation are provided for training by HLC.

UIC staff and faculty may request an official letter to comply with a request from a regulatory agency, such as a state agency or the U.S. Department of Education, to verify the institution’s accredited status, document that HLC approved a particular program or location, and/or provide other information confirming an aspect (s) of the institution’s scope of accreditation by HLC. Depending on the complexity of the request, this process may take 1–2 weeks. Provide necessary information by using the Request Form.

• Request Official Letter

Staff, faculty, administrators, and students may complete the Request Support Form for assistance with any topic related to institutional or specialized accreditation.

• Request support form