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 Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852. 301.291.7550, abhes.org
- Fortis College is registered with the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, 30 East Broad Street, Suite 2481, Columbus, Ohio 43215; phone: 614-466-2752 or toll-free 1-877-275-4219. The State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration Number for Fortis College in Cincinnati is 06-11-1801B.
- Fortis College’s Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing programs hold full approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Ohio Board of Nursing is located at 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068; Phone: 614-466-3947; Fax: 614-466-0388; http://www.nursing.ohio.gov
- 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 in Cincinnati, Ohio is institutionally authorized with no physical presence in the State of Indiana by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206, (317) 464- 4400, www.che.in.gov; info@che.in.gov
- Fortis College has paid the required fee and is in the process of applying for non-resident proprietary school licensure with the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education.
College 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 college’s accreditation, licensure, and approvals.