Now – Sept. 8, 2026
Prepare
Prepare the campus for launch of the HLC awareness and engagement campaign.
Major Activities
- Launch UCA Accreditation website
- Prepare campus communications
- Schedule engagement opportunities
Sept. 8 – Nov. 10, 2026
Engage
Build awareness, validate the Assurance Argument through representative stakeholder feedback, and prepare for the mock visit.
Major Activities:
- Release Assurance Argument
- Criterion Spotlights
- Campus forums + online feedback
- Mock visit prep
Nov. 10 – Nov. 11, 2026
HLC Mock Review
Nov. 11 – Dec., 2026
Refine
Strengthen the Assurance Argument based on campus and mock visit feedback while maintaining campus awareness.
Major Activities:
- Review what we heard
- Address mock visit feedback
- Share progress with campus
Jan. – Mar. 10, 2027
Ready
Prepare the campus community for a successful HLC site visit.
Major Activities:
- Student Opinion Survey
- Final campus forums
- Site visit communications
- March 9-10, 2027 site visit