Institutional and program assessments are conducted periodically by qualified examiners and members of the College’s accrediting body and/or by accrediting teams. The purpose of these assessments is to examine and evaluate compliance of the College’s programs, staff, and faculty with accrediting standards and state and federal regulations.
Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with an accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Fortis College has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, Virginia 22201; (703) 247-4212 (phone); (703) 247-4533 (fax).
- Fortis College is registered with the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, 30 East Broad Street, Suite 2481, Columbus, OH 43215. phone: (614) 466-2752; fax: (614) 466-2219; toll free (877) 275-4219; e-mail: bpsr@scr.state.oh.us. The State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration Number for Fortis College in Centerville, OH is 05-09-1769T.
- Fortis College is authorized to enroll and offer online instruction or distance education to Indiana residents delivered from a campus in another state per Indiana Code IC 21-18.5-6-12.
- Fortis College programs have the following programmatic recognitions:
- Fortis College has authorization from the Chancellor of Ohio Department of Higher Education for the following degree program (residential): Associate Degree in Nursing; 25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215; Phone: 614-466-6000; Fax: 614-466-5866; https://www.ohiohighered.org.
- Fortis College’s Practical Nursing program is granted full approval status, and the Associate Degree in Nursing program is granted provisional approval status by the Ohio Board of Nursing; 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068; Phone: 614-466-3947; Fax: 614-466-0388; http://www.nursing.ohio.gov.
- The associate degree Nursing program at Fortis College located in Centerville, Ohio is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing until 2030. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is located at 2290 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. Search Programs (acenursing.org).
The College’s accreditation, approvals, and membership certificates are displayed in the lobby. Students may receive a copy of the College’s accreditation, licensure, or other approvals by submitting a written request to the Campus President. Any questions regarding accreditation, licensure, or approvals should be directed to the Campus President. Students may also contact the agencies listed above for information regarding the school’s accreditation, licensure, and approvals.