HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith’s institutional accreditor is the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The university has maintained continuous accreditation since March 28, 1973. ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s 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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ meets and exceeds the five criteria for accreditation, assumed practices, and federal compliance requirements.
Read the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Assurance Argument
The Higher Learning Commission Liaison for the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith is:
Dr. Jamie StanesaVice President of Accreditation Relations
You can learn more about Dr. Stanesa by visiting the
For information about ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´'s HLC reaffirmation process please contact%20Lisa-Marie%20Norris.
This site will be updated as ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ prepares for its HLC reaffirmation visit.