Accreditation - Henderson

Henderson Campus

What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a distinction granted to any institution meeting or exceeding the stated criteria of educational quality. The purposes of accreditation include:

• Assess and enhance the educational quality of an institution.
• Assure consistency in institutional operations.
• Promote institutional improvement.
• Provide for public accountability.

Why is it important to you?
Accreditation affects you by providing for the responsibility of an institution and assuring prospective and current students of the following:

• It is recognized as a qualified institution of higher learning with approved programs of study that meet recognized academic standards.
• It employs a professional staff.
• It has sufficient facilities and equipment.
• It is a stable and permanent fixture in the educational community.

This school voluntarily undergoes periodic accrediting evaluations by teams of qualified examiners including subject experts and specialists in occupational education and private school administration.

Accreditation & Memberships:

• Everest College – Henderson, NV, formerly Las Vegas College, is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award occupational associate’s degrees and diplomas.  The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) is located at 750 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002; (202) 336-6780.
• Nevada Commission on Post-secondary Education
• National Court Reporters Association

Approvals:   

• Some programs are approved for the training of veterans

170 N. Stephanie Street
NV 89074