State Authorization
The University of Kansas offers distance learning opportunities for students living across the United States. Pursuant with the U.S. Department of Education's regulation (34 C.F.R. § 600.9) regarding distance learning in the United States, the University of Kansas must obtain authorization from each state in which KU distance learning programs are offered. The University must also comply with the distance learning regulations established by each state and post notifications and disclaimers as necessary. A current list of notifications and disclaimers is found below.
Authorization (also known as licensure, approval, or registration) does not constitute a state's endorsement of the University of Kansas, distance learning courses or degree programs.
The transfer of course/degree credit is determined by the receiving institution. In general, degree programs in specialized career areas (education, nursing, etc.) will not lead to licensure in states other than Kansas. Students planning to apply for licensure in their home state should check with their program coordinator and home state for policies and procedures regarding licensure.
All distance learning programs at the University of Kansas have been approved by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Questions regarding KU's authorization status in a particular state may be directed to the KU Center for Online and Distance Learning at onlinelearning@ku.edu or 785-864-1000.
Students who wish to file a formal complaint may find resources for conflict resolution here.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)
As of Jan. 16, 2015, the University of Kansas is a participant in the SARA initiative, which is a state-level reciprocity process aimed at making the effort to obtain state authorizations more efficient for institutions and to make it easier for students to enroll in distance education programs outside of the states in which they reside. Institutions that are members of SARA are authorized to provide education to students from all SARA member states. States and institutions that choose to become members of SARA operate under a set of policies and standards overseen by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and administered by four regional higher education compacts. For more information about the SARA initiative and the progress of state and institutional membership, please visit www.nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions.
As a SARA institution, the University of Kansas is able to enroll residents from states and US Territories that are members of SARA in all online programs. Please select a state below to check KU’s status.
Alabama
Status: Alabama is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Alabama in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Alaska
Status: Alaska is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Alaska in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Arizona
Status: Arizona is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Arizona in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Arkansas
Status: Arkansas is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Arkansas in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Students should be aware that these degree programs may not transfer. The transfer of course/degree credit is determined by the receiving institution.
Arkansas students must understand that enrollment in a program that encourages pursuit of teacher/administrator licensure requires the student to pursue licensure in Kansas and then earn an Arkansas educator or school administrator license/endorsement by reciprocity. The State of Arkansas has additional course requirements in order to earn an Arkansas license. Information regarding Arkansas reciprocity can be found at http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/educator%20effectiveness/educator-li....
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
California
Status: KU is not required to seek approval from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and can offer 100% online programs to residents of California with no restrictions.
Internships, externships, and clinical placements are permitted in CA for online and campus-based courses and programs.
Please consult the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing website for specific information and documents required to obtain a California teaching credential.
Student Complaint Process Contact:
California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education
PO Box 980818
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Email
Filing a Complaint
Colorado
Status: Colorado is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Colorado in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Connecticut
Status: Connecticut is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Connecticut in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Delaware
Status: Delaware is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Delaware in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
District of Columbia
Status: District of Columbia is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of District of Columbia in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Florida
Status: Florida is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Florida in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Georgia
Status: Georgia is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Georgia in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Hawaii
Status: Hawaii is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Hawaii in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Idaho
Status: Idaho is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Idaho in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Illinois
Status: Illinois is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Illinois in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Indiana
Status: Indiana is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Indiana in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Iowa
Status: Iowa is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Iowa in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Education: Please check transferability of programs leading to initial, additional, or renewal of certifications. For more information, please visit the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners website.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Kansas
Status: Kansas is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Kansas in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Kentucky
Status: Kentucky is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Kentucky in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Louisiana
Status: Louisiana is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Louisiana in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
However, approval does not constitute accreditation, guarantee the transferability of credit, nor signify that programs are certifiable by any professional agency or organization.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Maine
Status: Maine is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Maine in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Maryland
Status: Maryland is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Maryland in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Massachusetts
Status: KU is not required to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education and can offer 100% online programs to residents of Massachusetts. Internships, externships, and clinical placements are permitted in MA for online and campus-based courses and programs.
Student Complaint Process Contact:
Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
Room 1401
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
Student Complaints
Michigan
Status: Michigan is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Michigan in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Minnesota
Status: Minnesota is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Minnesota in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Mississippi
Status: Mississippi is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Mississippi in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Mississippi students seeking degrees in education or nursing for the purpose of professional licensure should be aware of Mississippi's state licensure requirements. Refer to the Mississippi Department of Education or Mississippi Board of Nursing for more information.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Missouri
Status: Missouri is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Missouri in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Montana
Status: Montana is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Montana in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Nebraska
Status: Nebraska is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Nebraska in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Nevada
Status: Nevada is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Nevada in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
New Hampshire
Status: New Hampshire is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of New Hampshire in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
New Jersey
Status: New Jersey is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of New Jersey in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
New Mexico
Status: New Mexico is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of New Mexico in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
New York
Status: New York is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of New York in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
North Carolina
Status: North Carolina is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of North Carolina in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
North Dakota
Status: North Dakota is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of North Dakota in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Ohio
Status: Ohio is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Ohio in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
University of Kansas degree programs in education do not lead to licensure in the state of Ohio. Ohio students can apply for a license through reciprocity by following the steps on the Ohio Department of Education website.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Oklahoma
Status: Oklahoma is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Oklahoma in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Oregon
Status: Oregon is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Oregon in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Pennsylvania
Status: Pennsylvania is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Pennsylvania in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Rhode Island
Status: Rhode Island is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Rhode Island in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
South Carolina
Status: South Carolina is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of South Carolina in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
KU does not imply, promise, or guarantee that credits earned at the University will transfer to institutions in South Carolina since such determinations are made according to the policies of the receiving institution. If you are considering transferring to another school, it is your responsibility to determine whether that school will accept your academic credits. You are encouraged to make this determination as early as possible.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
South Dakota
Status: South Dakota is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of South Dakota in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Tennessee
Status: Tennessee is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Tennessee in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Texas
Status: Texas is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Texas in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Utah
Status: Utah is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Utah in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Vermont
Status: Vermont is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Vermont in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
U.S. Virgin Islands
Status: U.S. Virgin Islands is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of U.S. Virgin Islands in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Virginia
Status: Virginia is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Virginia in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Washington
Status: Washington is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Washington in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Nursing and Education programs may need the approval of the Washington Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (email), or the Professional Educators Standards Board (web page).
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
West Virginia
Status: West Virginia is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of West Virginia in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Washington D.C.
Wisconsin
Status: Wisconsin is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Wisconsin in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421
Wyoming
Status: Wyoming is a SARA state. KU is an approved SARA institution and is able to enroll residents of Wyoming in all of its online programs and courses. In addition, KU is able to offer activities in this state for campus-based programs and courses.
Kansas Portal Agency Complaint Form
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: 785-296-3421