The Higher Learning Commission
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Current information regarding the College's accreditation is available on Tri-C's Accreditation web page. Documents describing the institution's accreditation and state licensure are made available to all current and prospective students upon request. Contact the Office of Learning and Engagement at 216-987-3464 for further information.
Information about filing student complaints can be found on the Higher Learning Commission and Ohio Department of Higher Education websites. These institutions may require the student to exercise any appeal procedures at the College prior to accepting a complaint. Please visit the appropriate website for the most current guidance on filing a complaint.
The HLC office is located at 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60602-1411. Call 800-621-7440 or visit the Higher Learning Commission website for more information.
Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education
Tri-C is a member of the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education. The council is comprised of 14 Northeast Ohio colleges and universities as well as business and industrial organizations in the business and industrial community.
Established in 1951, the council works to address the common needs and problems of higher education in Northeast Ohio.
Tri-C holds institutional memberships in numerous national, educational, professional and accrediting organizations as well as local chambers of commerce. In addition, a number of Tri-C's career programs are approved or accredited by appropriate specialized associations or agencies.
These memberships include but are not limited to:
Achieving the Dream
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
American Association for Paralegal Education
American Association of Community Colleges — District Offices
American Association of Community Colleges — Eastern Campus
American Association of Community Colleges — Metropolitan Campus
American Association of Community Colleges — Western Campus
American Association of Community Colleges — Westshore Campus
American Association of Colleges and Universities
American Bar Association
American Council on Education (ACE)
American Dental Education Association
Association for Student Conduct Administration
Association of Community College Trustees
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
Association of Physical Plant Administrators
Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce (Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance)
Campus District
College Entrance Examination Board (aka, The College Board)
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources
Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA)
Competency-Based Education Network
Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Council for Opportunity in Education
ERC Services Inc. (Employers Resource Council)
Fund for Our Economic Future
Global Campus Academic Membership
Goods Bank NEO
Government Finance Officers Association
Greater Cleveland Partnership
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce
Higher Learning Commission
International Association of General Motors Automotive Services Educational Program
Instructional Technology Council (ITC)
Interim Payment Certificates
League for Innovation in the Community College
Medina County Economic Development Corporation
Michigan Health Council (ACEMAPP)
Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce
Midwest Institute
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
National Alliance of Community and Technical Colleges
National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnership (NACEP)
National Association of College and University Business Officers
National Association for College Admission Counseling
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Inc.
National Association of College & University Food Service
National Association of Colleges and Employers
National Association of Educational Procurement Inc.
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
National Association for Behavioral Intervention Team Association
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (National)
National Junior College Athletic Association-Sports Total and Region XII membership
National Junior College Athletic Association-coaches association dues
National Junior College Athletic Association-membership
National College Attainment Network
National College Testing Association
National Collegiate Honors Council
National Humanities Alliance
National Organization for Student Success-Ohio Chapter
NACADA -The Global Community for Academic Advising Inc
NeOhioCio Chapter
North Coast Club Rotary
Ohio Association of College and University Business Officers
Ohio Association Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Ohio Association of Community Colleges
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Minority Supplier Development
Organization for Safety Asepsis & Prevention (OSAP)
Smart Automation Certification Alliance
State of Ohio-SARA-Ohio Department of Higher Education
Strongsville Chamber Of Commerce
Team NEO Foundation
Urban League of Greater Cleveland-Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) Collective
USCIS--U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Young Men's Christian Association