HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith鈥檚 institutional accreditor is the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The university has maintained continuous accreditation since March 28, 1973. 杏吧原创鈥檚 most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was in August of 2015. The next reaffirmation (comprehensive) will occur during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Preparation is currently underway for this reaffirmation visit. Committees are collecting evidence in support of narratives that demonstrate how 杏吧原创 meets and exceeds the five criteria for accreditation, assumed practices, and federal compliance requirements.
The Higher Learning Commission Liaison for the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith is:
Dr. Jamie StanesaVice President of Accreditation Relations
You can learn more about Dr. Stanesa by visiting the
For information about 杏吧原创's HLC reaffirmation process please contact Lisa-Marie Norris.
This site will be updated as 杏吧原创 prepares for its HLC reaffirmation visit.