NIU Accreditation Status with the Higher Learning Commission
The university was reaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for 10 years (until 2034) under the open pathway.
The open pathway supports the pursuit of innovative or strategic improvement projects, known as quality initiatives. Institutions on the open pathway typically undergo a virtual assurance review in year 4. All institutions on the open pathway complete a quality initiative on a topic of their choice during years 5–9 and undergo a comprehensive evaluation in year 10.
In addition to its university-level accreditation, view NIU's accredited/approved programs.