Statement of Accreditation Status
Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Ríos
- CEO: Dr. Joseline Lopez, Chancellor
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Noraida Dominguez
- Commission Staff Liaison: Kathy Feith, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Nursing » No research designation
- Control: Private (For-Profit)
- Former Name(s): Puerto Rico School of Nurse Anesthetists, The (prior to 8/1/2022)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Candidacy Granted: January 1, 2018
- Accreditation Granted: March 5, 2020
- Last Reaffirmation: June 27, 2024
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2031-2032
Contact Information
656 Ave. Ponce de Leon, Piso 1
San Juan,
PR
00918
- June 30, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of June 26, 2025. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - April 23, 2026
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second Doctor's degree -Professional Practice - Doctor of Nursing Practice within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented by email to [email protected]. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the Puerto Rico Board of Postsecondary Institution. To require the submission of the updated Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) reflecting the substantive change as soon as it is available by email to [email protected]. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - June 26, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of June 27, 2024. To request a supplemental information report, due April 1, 2026, providing further evidence of documentation of an implemented, systematic, and sustained process to assess student learning outcomes at all levels. (Standard V) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - September 27, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of April 26, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - June 27, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the on-site evaluation visit by the Commission's representatives to the main campus at 656 Ave Ponce de Leon, Piso 1, San Juan, PR 00918 on March 31- April 3, 2024. To reaffirm accreditation. To request a supplemental information report, due March 1, 2025, providing further evidence of (1) a general education program, integrated into academic disciplines that offers a sufficient scope to draw students into new areas of intellectual experience (Standard III); (2) clearly stated student learning outcomes at the institution and degree/program level, which are interrelated with one another, with relevant educational experiences, and with the institution's mission (Standard V); (3) an enrollment management planning and budget process aligned with the institution's strategic plan (Standard VI); (4) a clearly articulated and transparent governance structure that outlines roles, responsibilities, and accountability for decision making (Standard VII); and (5) evidence of periodic self-assessment of the effectiveness and diversity of the Board (Standard VII) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - April 26, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 31, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2023-2024. - March 28, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 6, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2023-2024 - March 14, 2024
To note the substantive change visit occurred on January 11, 2024, to the additional location at 702 Ponce de Leon Avenue Baldorioty corner, San Juan, PR 00918, and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2023-2024. - January 4, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the substantial change in mission within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2023-2024. - November 16, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of August 28, 2023. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2023-2024. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice Included within the scope
- Main Campus
Puerto Rico School of Nurse Anesthetists
656 Ave. Ponce de Leon, Piso 1
San Juan, PR 00918
Opened: 09/16/2019 - Additional Location
Puerto Rico School of Nurse Anesthetists
702 Ponce de Leon Avenue Baldorioty corner
San Juan, PR 00918
Opened: 07/01/2022
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
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