Approvals & Accreditation

SOLEX College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award occupational associate's degrees and certificates. ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

SOLEX College holds a Certificate of Approval to operate certificate programs and stand-alone courses granted by the Division of Private and Vocational Schools (PBVS) of the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).

The operational and degree granting authority for the SOLEX College Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Accounting, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in E-Business Management degree programs is granted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).

The College is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

Select courses of instruction are approved by:

• Illinois Employment and Training Centers (IETC)
• Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
• National Health Career Association (NHA)

Why is accreditation important?

Being awarded accreditation ensures that an institution has been evaluated and that it met set standards of quality determined by the accrediting organization granting the accreditation.

"Colleges and schools accredited by ACICS are required to meet and maintain high standards of faculty qualifications, student retention and student placement." To find out more about ACICS, visit http://www.acics.org/.