Central Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association. Institutions are reviewed every 10 years to ensure that they continue to meet the criteria for accreditation. CMU was reviewed during the Fall semester of 2005-06 and received accreditation for another 10 years.

During the Fall semester of 2007-2008, CMU was reviewed as part of a self study designed to support the request for  approval to offer online programs.  This request was approved as of May 2008.

You'll also find the following important information on this web site:

• Background on the previous HLC visits in 2005 and 2007, including the self study documents

• CMU's accreditation history

• Criteria for accreditation established by the Higher Learning Commission