State Authorization
State Authorization for Online Learning
杏吧原创 participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
杏吧原创 (杏吧原创) is a proud participant of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). This means we can offer online and distance education courses and programs to students in most U.S. states and territories, thanks to our approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements).
What is SARA?
SARA is a national agreement that makes it easier for colleges like 杏吧原创 to offer online learning across state lines. If you're taking an online class and you're not in Pennsylvania, SARA helps ensure you get the same quality experience鈥攏o matter where you are.
Distance education under SARA includes:
- Online courses
- Interactive video instruction (iTV)
- Correspondence courses
- Short-term, in-person activities outside of Pennsylvania (such as field trips, internships, clinicals, and student teaching)
Note: Your 鈥渓ocation鈥 for SARA purposes is where you鈥檙e physically participating in the course, not your permanent address.
Where You Can Study With Us
SARA-Approved States & Territories
杏吧原创 is authorized to offer online learning in the following:
Currently, 杏吧原创 cannot offer online learning to students in:
- California
- American Samoa
- Guam
For the latest updates, visit the page.
Complaint Process for Out-of-State Students
If you're an out-of-state student taking online classes with 杏吧原创 and need to file a complaint:
Use 杏吧原创鈥檚 student complaint procedures found in the Academic Catalog.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Student Complaints Info
Email: RA-HigherEducation@pa.gov | Phone: 717-783-6786
Address: 607 South Drive, 3rd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
MSCHE Complaint Process
Email: complaints@msche.org
Address: 1007 North Orange St, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801
Note: 杏吧原创 follows the same student complaint process for all students, no matter where you live.
Supervised Field Experiences
SARA includes some in-person activities, like:
- Internships
- Clinical placements
- Student Teaching
- Field trips and practica
Important limits:
- We can鈥檛 place more than 10 students from the same program at a single out-of-state site unless the host state approves.
- If your program leads to a professional license or certification, extra approvals may be needed in your state.
Professional Licensure Notice
SARA does not affect state-specific professional licensing requirements. Even if 杏吧原创 is authorized to offer online learning in your state, you may still need to meet additional licensure requirements for certain careers.
Please visit our Professional Licensure Information page to learn more about programs at 杏吧原创 that typically lead to professional licensure or certification.
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