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 is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852. 301.291.7550; www.abhes.org.
- Fortis College is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1122 Lady Street, Suite 400, Columbia, South Carolina 29201; (803) 737-2260; www.che.sc.gov
- Fortis College’s Associate Degree in Nursing program and Practical Nursing program is approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing, Synergy Business Park, Suite 202, Kingstree Building, 110 Centerview Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29210; (803) 896-4550; www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing
- Fortis College is exempt from licensure in the state of North Carolina, as a proprietary school without a physical location in the state, per N.C.G.S. §115D
Fortis 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.