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Accreditation

REGIONAL ACCREDITATION

Galen College of Nursing (Galen) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Galen also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Galen may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Galen consists of a Main Campus located in Kentucky and off-campus instructional sites in Florida, Kansas, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Branch campus accreditation is dependent upon the continued accreditation of the Main Campus.

PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION

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CampusProgramProgrammatic Accreditor
Asheville, NCAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramEffective August 1, 2022, the associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Asheville Campus located in Asheville, NC is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on August 1, 2024.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp.

Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Aurora, COAssociate Degree in Nursing Program

The College is in the process of submitting the documentation necessary to initiate the Candidacy process with ACEN.



Galen College of Nursing’s (Galen’s) ADN Program at the Aurora Campus does not have National Nursing Accreditation at this time. Galen is in the process of applying for candidacy with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), a National Nursing Accreditation agency. Upon granting of candidacy, the effective date of initial accreditation for the ADN Program will be the date the candidacy was awarded by the ACEN. National Nursing Accreditation for a program may be required by educational and employment facilities.

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Austin, TXAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the San Antonio Campus located in San Antonio, Texas, and off-campus instructional sites located in Austin, Richardson, and Houston, Texas, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Cincinnati, OHAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Cincinnati Campus located in Cincinnati, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at  http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Dallas, TX (Richardson)Associate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the San Antonio Campus located in San Antonio, Texas, and off-campus instructional sites located in Austin, Richardson, and Houston, Texas, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Gainesville, FLAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Gainesville Campus located in Gainesville, Florida 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm..
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Hazard, KYAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Louisville Campus located in Louisville, Kentucky, and off-campus instructional sites located in Hazard and Pikeville Kentucky, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Houston, TX Associate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the San Antonio Campus located in San Antonio, Texas, and off-campus instructional sites located in Austin, Richardson, and Houston, Texas, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Las Vegas, NVAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramEffective March 19, 2024, the associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Las Vegas Campus located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on March 19, 2026.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp.

Note: Upon granting initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the ACEN Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Louisville, KYAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Louisville Campus located in Louisville, Kentucky, and off-campus instructional sites located in Hazard and Pikeville Kentucky, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Miami, FLAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Miami Campus located in Pembroke Pines, FL 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Myrtle Beach, SCAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Myrtle Beach Campus located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Nashville, TNAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Nashville Campus located in Nashville, Tennessee, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website athttp://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
OnlineBaccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Master’s Degree in Nursing ProgramThe master's nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Louisville Campus located in Louisville, Kentucky 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master's nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at  http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
Pikeville, KYAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Louisville Campus located in Louisville, Kentucky, and off-campus instructional sites located in Hazard and Pikeville Kentucky, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Richmond, VAAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Richmond Campus located in Richmond, Virginia, and off-campus instructional site located in Roanoke, Virginia, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Roanoke, VAAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Richmond Campus located in Richmond, Virginia, and off-campus instructional site located in Roanoke, Virginia, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramEffective January 17, 2023, the associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Salt Lake Campus located in Draper, UT is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on January 17, 2025.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp.

Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
San Antonio, TXAssociate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the San Antonio Campus located in San Antonio, Texas, and off-campus instructional sites located in Austin, Richardson, and Houston, Texas, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Sarasota, FL Associate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Tampa Bay Campus located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and off-campus instructional site located in Sarasota, Florida, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN),
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Tampa Bay, FL (St. Petersburg)Associate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Tampa Bay Campus located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and off-campus instructional site located in Sarasota, Florida, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing ProgramThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Wichita, KS Associate Degree in Nursing ProgramEffective September 7, 2023, the associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Wichita Campus located in Wichita, KS is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on September 7, 2025.




Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp




Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

CampusProgramProgrammatic Accreditor
Louisville, KYAssociate Degree in Nursing Program

The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Louisville Campus located in Louisville, Kentucky, and off-campus instructional site located in Hazard, Kentucky, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Hazard, KYAssociate Degree in Nursing Program

The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Louisville Campus located in Louisville, Kentucky, and off-campus instructional site located in Hazard, Kentucky, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

Cincinnati, OHAssociate Degree in Nursing Program

The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Cincinnati Campus located in Cincinnati, 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Nashville, TN
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

San Antonio, TXAssociate Degree in Nursing Program

The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the San Antonio Campus located in San Antonio, Texas 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Tampa Bay, FL
Associate Degree in Nursing Program

The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Tampa Bay Campus located in St. Petersburg, Florida 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Miami, FL
Associate Degree in Nursing Program

Effective December 18, 2020, the associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Miami Campus located in Miami, FL is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on December 18, 2022.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this candidate program at
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Austin, TX
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Online
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Master’s Degree in Nursing Program

The master’s nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Louisville Campus located in Louisville, KY 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 the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master’s nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.