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Accreditation and Licensing

West Virginia Junior College
148 Willey Street
Morgantown, WV 26505

West Virginia Junior College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools to award diplomas and associate’s degrees. The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools’ contact information is 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852. Phone: (301) 291-7550.

West Virginia Junior College is authorized by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700, Charleston, WV 25301, (304) 558-2101, to offer baccalaureate programs and West Virginia Junior College is authorized to offer post-secondary education programs leading to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree in the state of West Virginia in accordance with its permit issued by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700, Charleston, WV 25301, (304) 558-0265 in accordance with Chapter 18B of the West Virginia State Code.

The West Virginia Junior College Nursing program has been granted full approval by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. 5001 MacCorkle Avenue, SW, South Charleston, WV 25309. Phone (304) 744-0900.

The associate degree nursing program at West Virginia Junior College at the Morgantown campus located in Morgantown, WV, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 www.acenursing.org The most recent decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org

Effective August 7, 2023, the baccalaureate RN-BSN nursing program at the West Virginia Junior College Morgantown campus is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on August 7, 2025. Accreditation Commission for 2 Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp

West Virginia Junior College is certified by the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20202 (800) 872-5327, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended to participate in Title IV student aid programs.

West Virginia Junior College offers some programs that are approved by the State Approving Agency (through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700, Charleston, WV 25301, (304) 558-0263) for students to use veterans’ benefits. Please check with the financial aid office to confirm if your program of interest is an approved program prior to enrolling.

West Virginia Junior College is approved under the U.S. Department of Labor WorkForce Investment Act to train WorkForce Act eligible individuals.

Each state and US territory has its own standards to sit for the professional certification/licensure exam and/or to transfer a license from one state/territory into its state/territory.  The documents linked below provide you with a list of those states and territories where this institution has made the determination that its curriculum either meets the educational requirements for certification/licensure or does not meet the educational requirements for certification/licensure for Nursing and Pharmacy Technician programs.

West Virginia Junior College
176 Thompson Drive
Bridgeport, WV 26330

West Virginia Junior College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools to award diplomas and associate’s degrees. The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools contact information is 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852, Phone (301) 291-7550.

West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport campus is authorized to offer post-secondary education programs leading to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree in the state of West Virginia in accordance with its permit issued by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700, Charleston, WV 25301, (304) 558-0265 in accordance with Chapter 18B of the West Virginia State Code.

The West Virginia Junior College Practical Nursing program has been granted full approval by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses. 101 Dee Drive, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25311-1688, Phone (304) 558-3572.

The West Virginia Junior College Nursing program, Martinsburg hybrid online Nursing program, and Parkersburg hybrid online Nursing program have been granted full approval by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. 5001 MacCorkle Avenue, SW, South Charleston, WV 25309, Phone (304) 744-0900.

The associate degree nursing program at West Virginia Junior College at the Bridgeport campus, located in Bridgeport, WV, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326. (404) 975-5000. www.acenursing.org

The most recent decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org.

West Virginia Junior College is certified by the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20202 (800) 872-5327, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended to participate in Title IV student aid programs.

West Virginia Junior College offers some programs that are approved by the State Approving Agency (through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700, Charleston, WV 25301, (304) 558-0263) for students to use veterans’ benefits. Please check with the financial aid office to confirm if your program of interest is an approved program prior to enrolling.

West Virginia Junior College is approved under the U.S. Department of Labor WorkForce Investment Act to train WorkForce Act eligible individuals.

Each state and US territory has its own standards to sit for the professional certification/licensure exam and/or to transfer a license from one state/territory into its state/territory.  The documents linked below provide you with a list of those states and territories where this institution has made the determination that its curriculum either meets the educational requirements for certification/licensure or does not meet the educational requirements for certification/licensure for Nursing and Practical Nursing programs.

West Virginia Junior College
5514 Big Tyler Road, Suite 200
Cross Lanes, WV 25313

West Virginia Junior College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools to award diplomas and associate’s degrees. The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools contact information is 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852, Phone (301) 291-7550.

West Virginia Junior College is authorized to offer post-secondary education programs leading to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree in the state of West Virginia in accordance with its permit issued by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700, Charleston, WV 25301, (304) 558-0265 in accordance with Chapter 18B of the West Virginia State Code.

The West Virginia Junior College Practical Nursing program has been granted full approval by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses. 101 Dee Drive, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25311-1688, Phone: (304)558-3572.

The West Virginia Junior College Nursing program, Beckley hybrid online Nursing program, Huntington hybrid online Nursing program, and Charleston hybrid online Nursing program have been granted full approval by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. 5001 MacCorkle Avenue, SW, South Charleston, WV 25309. Phone (304) 744-0900.

The associate degree nursing program at West Virginia Junior College at the Charleston campus located in Cross Lanes, WV is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 www.acenursing.org The most recent decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at acenursing.org

West Virginia Junior College is certified by the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20202 (800) 872-5327, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended to participate in Title IV student aid programs.

West Virginia Junior College offers some programs that are approved by the State Approving Agency (through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700, Charleston, WV 25301, (304) 558-0263) for students to use veterans’ benefits. Please check with the financial aid office to confirm if your program of interest is an approved program prior to enrolling.

West Virginia Junior College is approved under the U.S. Department of Labor WorkForce Investment Act to train WorkForce Act eligible individuals.

Each state and US territory has its own standards to sit for the professional certification/licensure exam and/or to transfer a license from one state/territory into its state/territory.  The documents linked below provide you with a list of those states and territories where this institution has made the determination that its curriculum either meets the educational requirements for certification/licensure or does not meet the educational requirements for certification/licensure for Nursing and Practical Nursing programs.

WVJC Core Values and Purpose

The values and purpose of West Virginia Junior College are the fundamental beliefs of the organization and are integrated into every aspect of our culture. These guiding principles determine how employees are expected to engage with not only students, but outside partners, and each other.

*Certification is contingent on passing the corresponding industry certification exam.
°Licensure is contingent on passing the corresponding industry license exam.
Credits may not be transferable. Individual results may vary. This information is current at the time of publication. Check with the campus for the most current information.