Dear NWSC Faculty, Staff, Students, Board & Partners,

Northwest Suburban College is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) to grant undergraduate degrees under its degree-granting authority, and by the Private Business and Vocational Schools (PBVS) unit of the IBHE to offer certificate programs. These approvals affirm NWSC’s standing as an institution committed to academic growth and workforce development, allowing the College to expand beyond its traditional certificate programs and deliver comprehensive undergraduate offerings that promote career advancement in healthcare and related fields.

Additionally, NWSC is institutionally and programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for institutions that provide health education. This accreditation demonstrates NWSC’s dedication to academic excellence, institutional accountability, and high-quality, career-focused education in the health sciences. 

Together, Northwest Suburban College’s ABHES accreditation, IBHE degree-granting approval, and PBVS certificate program approval highlight the College’s mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous education that prepares students for meaningful careers in the health sciences and beyond.