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About the Comprehensive Visit
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) conducts a comprehensive visit once every ten years to confirm that institutions on the Standard Pathway meet the Criteria for Accreditation, comply with requirements from the US Department of Education, and are pursuing continuous institutional improvement.
A team of peer reviewers assigned by HLC will visit Wright State University on April 20-21, 2026, for our next Comprehensive Visit. The visit will require engagement from the entire Wright State University community, including students, faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees. About two months before the team’s visit, students will receive a Student Opinion Survey. Team members will also visit the Lake Campus during their visit.
HLC will evaluate the institution at all levels to ensure that Wright State meets the highest standards of quality and that our programs and services meet the expectations of both our students and the broader educational community.
Assurance Argument
In preparation for the April 20-21 Comprehensive Evaluation, the following documents were submitted to the Higher Learning Commission. The Visit Team will review the documents to prepare for their visit.
NOTE: Evidence file links within the reports do not work because the evidence files are stored in HLC's Canopy System.
Visit Team Schedule
The Visit Team established a draft schedule for their visit and are refining that schedule based on their review of our Assurance Argument. The Visit Team as requested three forums open to students, faculty, and staff, all on Monday, April 20 in the Discovery Room of the Student Union. Details will be shared with Lake Campus community members on how to participate in the open forums. Expected times are:
- Criteria 1 & 2 – 1:30–2:20 p.m.
- Criterion 1 – Mission
- Criterion 2 – Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
- Criterion 3 – 1:30–2:40 p.m.
- Criterion 3 – Teaching and Learning for Student Success
- Criterion 4 – 3:10–3:50 p.m.
- Criterion 4 – Sustainability: Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, and Planning
Assurance Argument Writing Team
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Criterion 1: Mission
Wright State University’s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations.
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Criterion 2: Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
In fulfilling its mission, Wright State University acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible.
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Criterion 3: Teaching and Learning for Student Success
Wright State University demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments and support services, and it evaluates their effectiveness in fulfilling its mission. The rigor and quality of each educational program is consistent regardless of modality, location or other differentiating factors.
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Criterion 4: Sustainability: Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning
Wright State University’s resources, structures, policies, procedures and planning enable it to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational programs, and respond to future challenges and opportunities.
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Federal Compliance
Wright State University complies with federal requirements, specifically:
- Assignment of credits, program length, and tuition
- Institutional mechanisms for handling student complaints
- Publication of transfer policies
- Practices for verification of student identity
- Protection of student privacy
- Publication of student outcomes data
- Standing with state and other accrediting agencies
- Recruiting, admissions and related enrollment practices
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Assumed Practices
Wright State University affirmatively demonstrates compliance with assumed practices that are (1) generally matters to be determined as facts, rather than matters requiring professional judgment and (2) not expected to vary by institutional mission or context.
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Campus Involvement
Members of the writing team may reach out to Wright State faculty and staff to provide specific information on sections of the report. Additionally, there will be opportunities throughout the 2025-26 academic year to review and provide feedback on drafts of the Assurance Argument before its submission to HLC in March 2026.
If you have questions about the Comprehensive Visit or the Assurance Argument, please contact Nick Christian.