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Fortis College, Columbia, South Carolina Career Training Programs

At Fortis College in Columbia, it’s personal. We take the time to truly know our students and invest in their success. From day one, our dedicated instructors and staff work closely with each individual, helping them navigate life’s challenges while focusing on personal growth and career development. Our programs are designed to be hands-on and taught in a supportive learning environment. Fortis Columbia empowers students to gain the skills, confidence, and real-world experience they need to achieve meaningful, in-demand careers.

Programs Offered at our Campus

Why Fortis?

  • Streamlined path to earn a degree or diploma
  • Career-focused classes
  • Hands-on clinical training
  • Flexible class schedules
  • Institutionally accredited campuses
  • Financial aid available for those who qualify and apply
  • Career services for graduates
  • Connections to local employers

Why Columbia for career training?

  • A strong local and regional job market
    Columbia’s hospitals, medical centers, state agencies, and growing skilled trades sector give students access to meaningful, in-demand careers close to campus.
  • Opportunities within reach of major cities
    Columbia’s central location in South Carolina allows graduates to explore additional employment options in nearby cities like Charleston, Greenville, and even Charlotte, NC.
  • A supportive and vibrant community
    With a welcoming atmosphere, local events, parks, and cultural attractions, Columbia provides students a balanced environment to focus on training while enjoying life outside the classroom.

FORTIS College, Columbia is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852 P. (301) 291-7550 info@abhes.org

FORTIS College was founded in 2010 as a non-main campus of Fortis Institute-Towson, Maryland (Formerly The Medix School in Towson, Maryland) and is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.

The Associate Degree in Nursing program is approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

Effective July 8, 2025, Fortis College, the associate degree nursing program at Fortis College located in Columbia, South Carolina is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on July 8, 2027. 

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 Search ACEN Programs. 

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.

Consumer Information - Fortis College in Columbia

The following links provide consumer information required by federal regulations, and in accordance with school policy, that will allow you to make informed decisions relevant to your education. For details regarding each category below, please hover over the titles. For more info please click here for a complete glossary of terms.

A hard copy of each disclosure is available by request from the Admissions Office.

Consumer Information Guide Summary (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

The Consumer Information Guide Summary is a tool prospective and current student’s can utilize to find all relevant and required consumer information as defined by federal regulations.

Consumer Information Guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

This guide contains certain consumer information that institutions must provide annually to its students.

Catalogs, Addenda, and Related Information (opens in a new tab)

Contains information about the school, the programs offered, the admissions requirements, and other institutional standards and requirements, along with the accreditation and licensing information.

Student Right-To-Know Graduation/Completion Rates (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

The rate required for disclosure and/or reporting purposes under Student Right-to-Know Act. This rate is calculated as the total number of completers within 150% of normal time divided by the revised adjusted cohort. A paper copy is available by request from the Admissions Office.

Institutional Accreditation Rate Disclosure (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

These rates are calculated in accordance with our institutional accrediting body and in accordance with federal regulations. These rates are updated annually based upon the Annual Reports submitted to each institutional accreditation agency. For institutions accredited by ACCSC, both the graduation rates and placement rates are disclosed.

Textbook Listings and Costs (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008 and in addition to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended), each postsecondary educational institution must disclose information on the recommended and required textbooks needed to complete each course of study.

Campus Crime Reports (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

The institution provides this information to all its employees and students as part of the institutions commitment to safety and security pursuant to the requirements of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Net Price Calculator (opens in a new tab)

In accordance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we provide you with a Net Price Calculator (NPC), which will calculate an estimated net price of education specific to the institution, and based on your individual circumstances. You will be required to answer several questions in order for the calculator to provide an estimated net price.

Retention Rate Disclosure (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

The retention rate is a measure of the rate at which students persist in their educational program at an institution, expressed as a percentage. This rate is compiled based on specific instructions and cohorts that are defined by the National Center for Education Statistics through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Pass Rates for Nursing (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Emergency Preparedness Plan (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

The purpose of the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) is to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the event of an emergency. The plan describes emergency communication, response, and evacuation procedures.


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This document explains the voter registration process that eligible citizens must follow to vote in the federal, state, and local elections within their state.
College Navigator Website
This website can be used to evaluate and compare U.S. postsecondary institutions and provides official student body diversity data, including racial, ethnic, and gender breakdowns for degree-granting institutions across the United States.
Title VI Policy
Please use this link to review our Title VI policy. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. 

The following programs may require licensure or certification to obtain employment. Please find your program of interest to determine if the program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in your state.

This program meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN), by examination, in the states of South Carolina and North Carolina.  

We have not made a determination for the following states*: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, ND, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. 

Those who successfully graduate from the professional nursing program may be eligible to take the NLCLEX-RN ®. Approval to take the examination is not automatic. Successfully passing the NCLEX is one of several requirements for licensure. 

Requirements for licensure vary among states. In order to locate the licensure eligibility requirements of another state, please refer to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to find the contact information the Board of Nursing of that state. Click here to visit the NCSBN website. 

*If you need additional information on state eligibility or transferability requirements for these states, please contact the Campus President or Dean of Nursing. 

The Practical Nursing program has been approved by and meets the educational requirements for becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), by examination, in the states of South Carolina and North Carolina.   

We have not made a determination for the following states*: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, ND, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.  

Those who successfully graduate from the professional nursing program may be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN ®. Approval to take the examination is not automatic. Successfully passing the NCLEX is one of several requirements for licensure.  

Requirements for licensure vary among states. To locate the licensure eligibility requirements of another state, please refer to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to find the contact information the Board of Nursing of that state. Click here to visit the NCSBN website.  

*If you need additional information on state eligibility or transferability requirements for these states, please contact the Campus President or Dean of Nursing. 

Graduation does not guarantee eligibility to sit for licensure, certification, or registry exams. Please understand that licensure and certification eligibility can be affected by unlawful events that take place after acceptance into a program. As part of the licensure, certification, and registration application process, arrest and court records of final adjudication for any offense other than a minor traffic violation may be submitted to credentialing agency for review. Applicants who have been convicted of a felony and whose civil rights have not been restored may be considered incomplete by the College until documentation of restoration of civil rights is received. 

Licensing and certification requirements vary by state. Students who relocate to another state during their enrollment may or may not satisfy the eligibility criteria to obtain a professional license or certification in that state.  

Please contact the Campus President or Dean of Education/Nursing if you have additional questions pertaining to your program of interest. 

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