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, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, Virginia 22201; (703) 247-4212; www.accsc.org.
- Fortis College is authorized by The Indiana Commission for Higher Education/The Indiana Board for Proprietary Education, 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-4206.
- The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing program at Fortis College has Conditional Accreditation with reporting requirements status with the Indiana Board of Nursing, 402 W. Washington Steet, Room W072, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, (317)234-2043.
- Fortis College in Indianapolis has approval from the Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs State Approving Agency, located at 402 West Washington Street, Room W-469, Indianapolis, IN, 46204-2738.
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.