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 in Norfolk, VA 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. ABHES is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Fortis College holds a certificate to operate in Virginia issued by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, under legislative authority of Title 22.1, Chapter 16 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
- The Associate Degree in Nursing program at Fortis College, Norfolk, Virginia has been granted initial approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing located at Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health Professions, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Ste. 300, Richmond, Virginia, 23233, (804)-367-4515.
- Fortis College is approved by the Virginia State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training for the training of veterans.
- Fortis College’s Practical Nursing program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing, 9960 Maryland Dr. # 300, Richmond, VA 23233; 804-367-4515; https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/EducationPrograms/.
- Fortis College is exempt from the requirement of authorization from the Maryland Higher Education Commission per Maryland Higher Education Commission Regulation 13B.02.01.03(12)(c).
- Fortis College is exempt from the requirement of authorization from the North Carolina Office of Proprietary Schools per N.C.G.S. § 115D-87.
The 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 school’s accreditation, licensure, and approvals.