HLC Reaccrediation Third-Party Comment Public Notice

​Harold Washington College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a visit October 1-2, 2018, with a team representing the Highe r Learning Commission (HLC). Harold Washington College has been accredited by HLC since 1967, prior to its name change from Loop College. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college to the following address: 

By Mail:  

Send mail to HLC: 
Third-Party Comment on Harold Washington College 
Higher Learning Commission 
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 
Chicago, IL 60604-1411 

Higher Learning Commission Website: 

The public can also submit comments via HLC’s website: HLC Third-Party Comment.  

Comments on the institution are due in HLC’s office no later than one month before th e date the visit is schedule to begin (by September 1, 2018). HLC cannot guarantee that comments received after the due date will be considered.

Note: An individual with a specific dispute or grievance with Harold Washington College should see HLC’s separate process for complaints. HLC cannot settle disputes between institutions and individuals, whether faculty, students or others. Complaints will not be considered as comments. 

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