North-West College Anaheim Receives 2022–23 ACCSC School of Distinction Award

Honor Emphasizes NWC Anaheim’s Ongoing Dedication to Quality Education

ANAHEIM, Calif.—The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) recently named North-West College (NWC) Anaheim as a 2022–23 School of Distinction. Given to ACCSC-accredited institutions that have demonstrated a commitment to meeting and exceeding the expectations and rigors of accreditation, the award also underscores the College’s continued dedication to delivering quality educational programs.

“We are incredibly honored to have our Anaheim Campus named an ACCSC School of Distinction,” shared NWC President Mitchell Fuerst. “It’s a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to the diligence and heart of our Team Members as they strive to bring their best to North-West College each day.”

Recognized by the United States Department of Education, ACCSC serves as the designated institutional accrediting body for North-West College, along with more than 650 post-secondary, vocational, and career schools that provide education to more than 150,000 students each year.

NWC Anaheim will be presented with its School of Distinction Award at ACCSC’s 2023 Professional Development Conference, slated for September 18–20 in Arlington, Virginia.

“We are grateful to receive this recognition from ACCSC, who shares our relentless pursuit to raise the standard for quality career training in our sector,” Fuerst explained. “We know we will continue to see the lives of students changed through the power of higher education.”

For more information about North-West College and its programs, please contact Nancy Aguillon at [email protected].

About North-West College

Founded in 1966, North-West College has been committed to training individuals to enter and advance in the health care field for more than 55 years. A leader in allied health education, the College offers short-term programs at nine campuses throughout Southern California, including West Covina, Pomona Valley, Van Nuys, Glendale, Riverside, Anaheim, Long Beach, San Diego, and Bakersfield. The College’s first seven campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), while the San Diego and Bakersfield campuses hold institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), North-West College offers a supportive educational environment for those ready to start a health care career. To date, the College has graduated more than 55,000 students—individuals who have gone on to raise the standard of excellence at health care organizations of all types.

For more information about North-West College and its programs, visit www.nw.edu.