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2025 Accreditation Reaffirmation

The Higher Learning Commission evaluated Kent State on April 14-15, 2025.      

Circular image for the 2025 Accreditation Review

Comprehensive Evaluation Update 

In April 2025, Kent state underwent a comprehensive site visit as part of its ten-year reaffirmation accreditation process. In preparation for this visit, an assurance argument exceeding 35,000 words was created, and evidence was collected to support the narrative. More than 200 faculty, staff and students participated in open forums to discuss the institution’s strengths, priorities and opportunities. This visit reflects a thorough evaluation of the university’s mission, integrity and institutional effectiveness. Kent State has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), ensuring the institution meets high national standards in academic quality and operations through 2034–2035. 

 

  • Accreditation Reaffirmation Documents

    Accreditation Reaffirmation Documents

    Accreditation Documents required for a Comprehensive Evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission

  • What Faculty and Staff need to know about reaffirmation

    What Faculty and Staff need to know about reaffirmation

    Information faculty need to know and how to be involved in the Accreditation Site Visit

  • What Students need to know about reaffirmation

    What Students need to know about reaffirmation

    Information students need to know and how to be involved in the Accreditation Site Visit

  • Key Accreditation Milestones

    Key Accreditation Milestones

    Important events, dates and milestones on the path to reaffirmation of accreditation

  • University Accreditation and Accountability Committee (UAAC)

    University Accreditation and Accountability Committee (UAAC)

    Meet the people working behind the scenes

  • Kent State Accreditation History

    Kent State Accreditation History

    Historical information regarding institutional accreditation

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