Mount Carmel College is a fully accredited institution of higher learning, accredited by:
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Mount Carmel College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accreditors approved by the US Department of Education.
Contact HLC: The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413
http://higherlearningcommission.org
http://www.ncahlc.org/About-HLC/about-hlc.html
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Mount Carmel College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Ohio Department of Higher Education
Mount Carmel College of Nursing holds a Certificate of Authorization from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. MCCN’s Certificate of Authorization includes programs offered at other off-site locations.
Ohio Department of Higher Education
25 S. Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215-3414
Phone: (614) 466-6000
https://highered.ohio.gov/home
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) participates in the for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) as a means of obtaining authorization to deliver online programs outside of the state of Ohio. Therefore, MCCN agrees to maintain compliance standards with state regulatory agencies who are members of NC-SARA. To learn more about SARA and authorized states, please visit: nc-sara.org
SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Mount Carmel College of Nursing received institutional approval by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements on 6/26/2017.
Professional Licensure
If you live outside Ohio and are considering enrolling in an online program that leads to a professional license, you must contact the appropriate state Licensing Agency in your state or the state where you intend to work to verify the most up-to-date information about state licensure requirements before beginning the program.
SARA has created a Professional Licensure Directory for nursing which is available here: https://nc-sara.org/professional-licensure-directory (click on Nursing)
Complaint Process
Mount Carmel College of Nursing has a formal process for addressing and resolving student complaints emerging from alleged violations of College policies, procedures, or established practices on the part of a College faculty member, staff member, or department.
To view formal complaint methods, please visit the Catalog-Handbook’s Student Complaints and Grievances page.