Hennepin Technical College is preparing for its 10-year Comprehensive Evaluation. The campus will welcome a peer review team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for a site visit on October 26–27, 2026, as part of the College’s evaluation. The site visit provides an opportunity for HLC reviewers to confirm the quality of HTC’s educational programs, services, and operations and to learn more about the College’s commitment to student success and continuous improvement.
2017 Reaffirmation Letter: HLC’s official 2017 letter confirming that Hennepin Technical College met the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation and that its accreditation was reaffirmed.
Mid-Cycle Assurance Argument: A focused report demonstrating the College’s ongoing compliance with HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation and progress in areas identified for continued attention.
Quality Improvement Project (QIP): A project that examines a significant institutional challenge or opportunity and demonstrates how the College uses inquiry, evidence, and assessment to achieve meaningful improvement.
Assurance Argument: The College’s comprehensive self-study demonstrating how it meets HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation, supported by evidence and examples of institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Federal Compliance: Documentation demonstrating the College’s compliance with applicable federal regulations and HLC policies related to institutional operations, academic programs, student protections, financial aid, and other federal requirements.
Student Opinion Survey: A survey administered as part of the HLC review process that gives students an opportunity to share their perspectives and experiences with the College directly with the peer review team.
Mock Site Visit: October 6, 2026, HTC will host a Mock Site Visit to provide an opportunity for the college to experience an HLC evaluation process before the actual visit.
Site Visit: October 26-27, 2026, this two-day visit by the HLC peer review team will meet with College leaders, faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders; review evidence; and confirm information presented in the College’s accreditation materials.
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Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Mark Johnson
Academic Dean