Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Northern Illinois University is accredited by the (HLC). The HLC is an institutional accreditation agency that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities that are based in the United States. The HLC is recognized as an institutional accreditor by the (ED). The HLC is also recognized by (CHEA).
Institutional accreditation validates the quality of an institution as a whole and evaluates multiple aspects of an institution, including its academic offerings, governance and administration, mission, finances, and resources. HLC evaluates institutions against its that reflect a set of . HLC's accreditation includes all degree levels as well as onsite and online course delivery.