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Programmatic Accreditation

Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA)

Associate Degree in Nursing

The Hope College of Arts and Sciences, Associate Degree in Nursing (delivered via distance education), holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037. 202-909-2487. Holding pre-accreditation status does not guarantee that initial accreditation by NLN CNEA will be received.

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

The Hope College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Program (delivered via distance education), holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037. 202-909-2487. Holding pre-accreditation status does not guarantee that initial accreditation by NLN CNEA will be received.

Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

Statement of Accreditation for Publication

Hope College of Arts and Sciences is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), having been awarded Candidate Status as a Category II institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 26, 2023. This status is effective as of January 1, 2023, and is good for a period of up to five years (December 31, 2027). TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). The contact information for the Association is:

  • Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
  • 15935 Forest Road Forest, VA 24551
  • Telephone: (434) 525 – 9539
  • Email: info@tracs.org
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges

Hope College of Arts & Sciences is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas, associate and baccalaureate degrees to include less than 100% via distance education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by Contacting ACICS at 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336-6780.
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