Institutional Accreditation
Fort Hays State University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1915. The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Next Review: 2023
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Comprehensive Review Cycle
The University participates in the Open Pathway reaffirmation of accreditation process, and FHSU selected assessment of student learning outcomes as its Quality Initiative during the current cycle. FHSU received a favorable Quality Initiative Report (QIR) review and affirmation letter from a team of peer reviewers in July 2022.
Assurance Argument and Site Visit 2023
The University is currently undergoing a 10-year, comprehensive self-study and site visit during the 2023-2024 academic year. The FHSU community will welcome a team of peer reviewers to campus on October 30-31, 2023.
In preparation for the site visit, the Provost’s Office presented a plenary session during Professional Development Day on Aug. 15, 2023. A PDF of the presentation is available here.
View the site visit tentative schedule here. The schedule is subject to change.
For more information on our Specialized Program Accreditations, click here.
How to Reach Us
Office of the Provost
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Sheridan Hall 302
Phone: (785) 628-4241
Fax: (785) 628-4157
Email: provost@fhsu.edu
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon - Fri
