Northwest State Community College has been approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) initiative. Participation in SARA provides the College with reciprocity to offer online/distance learning programs to residents of other SARA states (except where noted below). Additional information regarding SARA can be found at NC-SARA.
Students who are considering an academic program that may allow them to pursue professional licensure in their state or territory are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate licensing agency to seek information and additional guidance before beginning a program outside of their state. Licensing board and contact information is provided for each state on NC-SARA’s website GO
Northwest State Community College and its programs are accredited through a variety of commissions and state organizations. We are proud to maintain accreditation through the following:
Northwest State Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The College underwent their Comprehensive Evaluation for Reaffirmation on February 22-23, 2021 and the Institutions Actions Council (IAC) of the Higher Learning Commission acted to continue accreditation at its May 3, 2021 meeting. Northwest State Community College was reaffirmed by the Commission through 2030-2031.
View Statement of Accreditation Status
Northwest State Community College’s next Reaffirmation of Accreditation visit by the Higher Learning Commission is tentatively scheduled for September, 2030.
Questions regarding accreditation can be directed to the College’s Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO), Heidi Keller, at 419-267-1272 or hkeller@northweststate.edu.
Operation authorized under ORC 3358.05, attested by a Transitional Agreement between the Ohio Board of Regents and the Trustees of Northwest State Community College (date of agreement).
The Business Programs at Northwest State Community College located in Archbold, Ohio is accredited by the:
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) 8101 College Blvd, #100 Overland Park, KS 66210
913.339.9356
The most recent accreditation decision made by ACBSP for the Business programs is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by ACBSP on the ACBSP website.
The Human Services students who have successfully completed the Human Services Associate of Applied Science degree can apply for registration as a social work assistant from the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board 22 South High Street, 24th Floor, Room 2468, Columbus, OH 43215
614.466.0912
The Ohio Department of Education has approved the Associate Educator Licensure Programs in Pre-Kindergarten and Educational Paraprofessional.
Ohio Department of Education
25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215
877.644.6338
The Registered Nursing program at Northwest State Community College located in Archbold, Ohio is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by ACEN for the Registered Nursing program is continuing accreditation
View the public information disclosed by ACEN on the ACEN ACEN website.
All nursing programs in the Division of Nursing & Allied Health are fully approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Ohio Board of Nursing
8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
614.466.3947
The Medical Assisting program at Northwest State Community College located in Archbold, Ohio is accredited by the:
113th Street, North #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
727.210.2350
The most recent accreditation decision made by CAAHEP for the Medical Assisting program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by CAAHEP on the CAAHEP website.
Certified as Peace Officer Basic Training Academy; attested by inclusion in the Directory of Peace Officer Basic Training Academies by the Office of the Ohio Attorney General.