About Northwest Suburban College

Northwest Suburban College (NWSC) was founded in 2008 as a private, not-for-profit institution by Professor Mohammed T. AliNiazee, whose vision was to establish a world-class center of higher education dedicated to science, healthcare, and student success. His dream was to create an institution where educational opportunity would be accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

From its founding, NWSC has been guided by the belief that the cost of education should never stand in the way of personal growth or professional achievement. That founding vision continues to inspire the College’s commitment to educational equity, expanding access to quality higher education, and serving underrepresented and deserving students within our communities.

The College’s beginnings were modest. In 2008, two buildings totaling 23,000 square feet were acquired in the Stonehill Square Business Complex in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The following year, the facility became the Northwest Suburban College campus, and in December 2009, two students enrolled in the College’s inaugural allied health certificate programs. Soon thereafter, NWSC received authorization from the Illinois Board of Higher Education to operate as an institution of higher education and expanded its academic offerings.

As the College continued to grow, it celebrated the graduation of its first undergraduate class and strengthened its allied health programs through national certifications and approvals. The introduction of hybrid learning in 2020 further expanded access to quality education, allowing students greater flexibility while maintaining the high standards of instruction that define NWSC.

A major milestone came in 2022, when Northwest Suburban College achieved institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools (ABHES), affirming the College’s commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. Since then, the College has continued to expand its academic portfolio, enhance the student learning experience, and strengthen its partnerships with the healthcare community. These accomplishments reflect NWSC’s ongoing commitment to innovation, quality, and preparing graduates to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce.

Today, more than 700 graduates have begun their professional journeys through Northwest Suburban College. While much has changed since welcoming its first two students, the College’s mission remains unchanged: to provide accessible, high-quality education that empowers students to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare and science. Through innovative academic programs, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment, NWSC continues to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists to serve their communities with knowledge, compassion, and integrity.