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Gateway Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), including all its campuses and centers within Racine, Kenosha and Walworth Counties as well as its online programming. Contact Information: The Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago IL, 60604, phone (800) 621-7440.

We maintain regional accreditation for the following reasons:

  • To verify the quality of education delivered to Gateway students
  • To allow Gateway students to be eligible for federal financial aid
  • To provide for transferability of Gateway credits to other accredited colleges

Every 10 years, Gateway seeks reaffirmation of accreditation from the commission. Following its February 2020 reaffirmation visit, the Higher Learning Commission has continued Gateway's accreditation with no concerns. Our next reaffirmation visit will occur in 2029-30. We welcome you to review our self-study, executive summary and report from the peer review team.

Affiliation

Wisconsin Technical College System

Gateway Technical College is one of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). Each college is governed locally by a board of trustees, and a portion of funding for each college comes from its district residents’ property tax assessment. However, program curriculum, facility improvements, and student tuition are among the important decisions approved by the WTCS Board of Trustees.

The Wisconsin Technical College System Board has authorized Gateway Technical College to grant the Associate of Applied Science degree. The WTCS and the UW Board of Regents have approved Gateway to offer the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science liberal arts transfer degrees. Technical diplomas are granted for one- and two-semester programs and for some multiple-year programs of study. Advanced Technical Certificates are awarded in occupational content areas. Wisconsin Technical College System Board, 310 Price Place, P.O. Box 7874, Madison WI 53707, phone 608-266-5311.

Program-level Accreditation

  • The Aeronautics—Pilot Training program has met Federal Aviation Administration requirements to operate an FAR Part 141 Pilot School and Air Agency. Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards District Office, 4915 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee WI 53207, phone 262-486-2920.  

  • Business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (Human Resources and Small Business Entrepreneurship Programs are pending) and have been granted the accreditation status of approval. ACBSP, 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, phone 913-339-9356.

  • The Dental Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approval. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body nationally recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) as the sole agency to accredit dental and dental-related education programs conducted at the post-secondary level. Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago IL 60611, phone 800-232-6108.

  • The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education, 200 East Randolph Street., Suite 5100, Chicago IL 60601, phone 312-235-3255

  • The Human Services Associate Degree program is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE)
    3337 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA  22314-5219 , phone 571-257-3959

  • The Associate Degree Nursing program at Gateway Technical College is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326, phone 404-975-5000, acenursing.org.

  • The Practical Nursing program at Gateway Technical College at the Racine campus located in Racine, Wisconsin is a candidate for initial accreditation by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

  • The Medical Assistant program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 – 113th St. N. #7709 Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org.

  • The Nursing Assistant program is fully approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Bureau of Quality Assurance,PO Box 2969, Madison WI 53701, phone 608-266-8481.

  • The Paramedic Technician program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763, phone 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org.

  • The Physical Therapist Assistant program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of American Physical Therapy Association, 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria VA 22305, phone 800-999-2782.

  • The Surgical Technology program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL  33763, phone 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org.

  • The Veterinary Technician program is initially accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1931 N Meacham Rd, Ste 100, Schaumburg, IL, 60173-4360, phone 800-248-2862, www.avma.org.