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Mission Statement

Our Mission

To prepare and train students to become highly trained and competent professionals. We strive to help our students find success in their chosen fields. It is our goal to become an institution that is recognized for excellence and ability to produce reliable and compassionate professionals.

VISION & OBJECTIVES

Our vision is to positively affect, improve, and make the lives of others better, through the creation and offering of an academic environment where excellence, diversity, and attention to the development of the entire person—mind, body, and spirit—is addressed. In doing so, our graduates will demonstrate competent, ethical, and culturally sensitive practices. This will prepare students for on demand occupations and fulfill current, local employment demands.

PHILOSOPHY

Our college is founded on principles of community, advocacy, and life-long learning. Upholding the owner’s spiritual beliefs and way of living, the institution strives to reach out to students from underserved groups, assisting everyone to embrace their own talents, and develop abilities that will take them on their path to personal fulfillment and professional success. By offering academic programs that promote the intellectual, analytical, and critical abilities, complemented with solid values of research-based knowledge, service to our fellow man, and commitment to life-long learning, we believe our graduates will be the future leaders needed for our changing healthcare system.

Mission Statement
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Who We Are

Riggs College focuses on providing high quality academics and affordable options. Focused on providing pathways to careers, Riggs College supports students in starting, growing, and transitioning their careers. We offer certificate/diploma, associate’s degree, and bachelor’s degree programs.

For additional details about our school and what we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

RIGGS VALUES

  • We Value High standards of learning and teaching.
  • We Uphold The responsibility of citizenship of this institution.
  • We Demonstrate Integrity through honesty, civility, and fairness.
  • We Provide A well rounded education that integrates professional preparation.
  • We Embrace Diversity of individuals, ideas, and expression.

HISTORY

Riggs College was founded by Dr. Oladimeji J. Adekunle, MD, MPH, PhD, FASN. He is passionate about education and committed to providing educational opportunities to everyone striving to become a healthcare professional.

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY

The institution is located at 2180 West State Road 434, Suite 1124 Longwood, Florida 32779. Riggs College is currently located in the Sanlando Center Office Park in Longwood, Florida. This facility includes classrooms, labs, breakroom, and administrative offices. Riggs College is a private, independent college.

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Office Hours

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8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.

During these hours, administrative staff is available to assist prospective students with enrollment, as well as assist current and active students.

WEBSITE

The institution’s public website is https://www.rcoah-edu.org.

LICENSURE

Riggs College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, Toll-Free telephone (888) 224-6684. Riggs College is not currently accredited.

Riggs College is licensed by the Florida Board of Nursing, Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Board at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850) 245-4125.

GOVERNING BOARD - OWNERSHIP

Riggs College is a fictitious name registered in Florida by Riggs College. Riggs College is owned by Riggs College, a registered and active Florida Corporation owned by Dr. Adekunle Oladimeji and his wife Ms. Abiola Oladimeji.

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Our institution offers the following programs:

  • RN to BSN (Bachelors)
  • Nursing (AS)
  • LPN to RN(AS)
  • Practical Nursing (Diploma)
  • Criminal Justice (Bachelors)
  • Criminal Justice (AS)
  • Business Administration (Bachelors)
  • Business Administration (AS)

Testimonials

Testimonial 1
Sarah M.

"Coming to Riggs College to get my ASN degree was the best decision I could have made. Now I am applying for MSN to become a pediatric nurse practitioner."

Testimonial 2
Oluwabukola F.

"It was always my dream to go back to school and get my RN license. The hybrid format of the LPN to RN program at Riggs College was perfect for my work schedule."

Testimonial 3
Thomas E.

"I am very happy with the academic experience I have had at Riggs College. The instructors are amazing and have truly broadened my horizons. I look forward to graduating."