Accredited Online Learning
Northland Community & Technical College (Northland) offers high-quality online courses and degree programs to students throughout the region and across the country. Northland is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and many of our academic programs hold additional specialized accreditation.
Northland participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), a nationwide framework that helps students access online education across state lines. Through NC-SARA, participating colleges and universities agree to common standards for offering distance education programs and services.
Northland has been approved by the State of Minnesota to participate in NC-SARA, allowing the college to provide online learning opportunities in other participating states and territories. To determine whether your state participates in NC-SARA, visit the NC-SARA State Directory.
Student Consumer Complaint Process
Federal regulations require institutions that offer distance education to provide students with information about complaint resolution processes and the agencies responsible for overseeing postsecondary education.
Students are encouraged to first address concerns directly with the appropriate faculty or staff member. Many issues can be resolved quickly through informal communication.
If a concern cannot be resolved informally, students should follow Northland’s formal complaint and grievance procedures outlined in the Student Handbook.
If a complaint remains unresolved after completing the college’s internal process, students may contact the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Students who reside outside Minnesota may also contact the higher education oversight agency in their state.