Michigan Tech is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Michigan Tech has been continuously accredited since 1928. Our accreditation was reaffirmed in 2012 under the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP).
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is a regional accreditation agency that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities that are based in a 19-state region of the United States. The HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region. Our Statement of Affiliation Status with HLC is available to view online.
Higher Learning Commission
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Chicago, IL 60604
800-621-7440
In addition to the general accreditation, specific programs have been accredited, approved, or recognized by their respective agencies.
In 2013, Michigan Tech elected to move to the Open Pathway, a new pathway for institutions that have been accredited for more than 10 years. It requires that we meet the criteria for accreditation through an assurance review, and complete a Quality Initiative prior to the next comprehensive evaluation in 2021-22.
"Michigan Technological University shows clear evidence of its commitment to high performance, AQIP [Academic Quality Improvement Program] and continuous quality improvement,” the panel wrote in its evaluation."
