HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION REACCREDITS YAVAPAI COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR TEN YEARS

The Community College complies with HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation and other HLC requirements necessary for its operation and delivery of educational programs

Yavapai Community College was notified in January 2023 that it has been reaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission following HCL’s examination in September 2022.  The reaccreditation runs for ten years.

Accreditation is a process used in higher education that is intended to assure students that the classes and services they receive are high quality. It is necessary before  Community College students can apply for federal grants and financial aid.  It also aids in certifying that the Community College meets academic quality standards, and ensures that it has qualified and credentialed faculty at all teaching levels.

Yavapai Community College’s reaccreditation encompasses all six College locations, including Prescott and Verde Valley Campuses, Chino Valley, Prescott Valley, Sedona, and the Career and Technical Education Center. It also includes all delivery methods, including in-person, online, hybrid, and any other distance learning, as well as early college programs in Yavapai County high schools.