Accreditation

Pima Community College is currently accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Pima Community College participates in the HLC’s Standard Pathway. 

HLC is an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit degree-granting colleges and universities. Institutional accreditation validates the quality of an institution's academic programs at all degree levels, whether delivered on-site, online or otherwise. Institutional accreditation also examines the quality of the institution beyond its academic offerings and evaluates the institution as a whole, including the soundness of its governance and administration, adherence to mission, the sustainability of its finances, and the sufficiency of its resources.

PCC has the following, upcoming reviews:

• 1/29/2027 - an interim report on additional location management processes and the development of dual enrollment processes.
• 1/29/2027 - an interim report on 3.A (academic offerings appropriate to higher education) and 4.B (assessment of student learning) around assessment processes and communications and training of said processes. This detachment is particularly evidenced in the area of multilocation oversight.
• Fall 2028/Spring 2029 - a Year 4 Mid-cycle Comprehensive Evaluation as part of the Standard Pathway.
• Fall 2034/Spring 2035 - a Year 10 Comprehensive Evaluation for Reaffirmation as part of the Standard Pathway.

Pima Community College's Statement of Affiliation Status.