Programmatic Accreditation
New River Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The agencies accrediting specific program offerings at New River Community and Technical College include:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
New River CTC Practical Nursing
New River CTC’s PN program is fully accredited by the WV State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.
The Practical Nursing Program at New River Community and Technical College at the Nicholas County, Raleigh County, Greenbrier County, and Summers County campuses located in Summersville, Beaver, Lewisburg, and Hinton, West Virginia is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
New River CTC Associate Degree Nursing
The associate degree nursing program at New River Community and Technical College is approved by the West Virginia Registered Nurses Board.
Effective March 14, 2025, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on March 14, 2027. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION
REVIEW OF THE AD NURSING PROGRAM VISIT
BY THE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR
EDUCATION IN NURSING (ACEN)
The New River Community and Technical College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its associate degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 24, 2026 in room 213 (the commons) of the Kyle & Ann Fort Arts & Sciences Building located at 653 Church St, Lewisburg, WV 24901.
Written comments are also welcome and should be
submitted to the ACEN via email at
public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA, 30326
You must identify the full name of the program in your comments. All written comments should be received by the ACEN by March 10, 2026.
NOTE: This meeting is for the public and should NOT include employees of the governing organization or any current students.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program
The New River Community and Technical College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of ARC/STSA.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Associate of Applied Science program at New River Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE),
- 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
- Phone: 703-706-3245
- Email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
- If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 304-929-3324 or email PTA-Program@newriver.edu
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Clinical laboratory science programs at New River CTC are accredited by NAACLS.
- 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018 - Phone: 773-714-8880
- Fax: 773-714-8886
- Email: naaclsinfo@naacls.org
- Website: http://www.naacls.org
West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses
The Licensed Practical Nursing Program at New River CTC must earn license to complete program.
101 Dee Drive, Charleston, WV 25311-1688
Professional Licensure Disclosures
New River Community and Technical College, in alignment with the United States Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v)), is required to disclose a list of states/jurisdictions where the institution’s curriculum meets state educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.
Meeting curriculum criteria for state educational requirements does not include transferring a professional licensure or certification between states or jurisdictions. Additional requirements to transfer a certification or licensure may apply.
The professional licensure disclosure document contains information on programs that require professional licensure/registration. The document lists states and territories showing that New River CTC’s program does meet that state’s requirements, does not meet that state’s requirements, or it has not yet been determined (TBD) by New River CTC if the training meets requirements.
These disclosures are updated annually (please note the date at the bottom of the document showing the most recent update).
Programs of study at New River CTC that may result in a professional licensure or certification in this category include:
- Cosmetology (COSM)
- Medical Lab Technician (MLT)
- Practical Nursing (LPN)
- Registered Nursing (NURS)
- Physical Therapist Assisting (PTA)
- Massage Therapy (THPY)
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Additional Information
Some programs of study at New River Community and Technical College may result in a professional licensure or certification. For details regarding initial licensure within a state or transferring professional licensure or certification, visit the association websites listed below for additional information.