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State Authorization

The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, also known as SARA, establishes uniform standards for distance education for all participating states and institutions. WVU joined SARA in 2014, which means WVU Online can offer distance education in all 48 states and districts that participate in SARA.

SARA does not cover professional licensing board approvals. If you are planning to seek a professional license or certificate in a state other than West Virginia, it is highly recommended that you contact the appropriate state licensing agency to seek guidance before beginning a licensure program.

For more information about SARH, please visit https://www.nc-sara.org. For more information about Professional Licensure, visit https://online.wvu.edu/professional-licensure/.

Licensing Agency

Alabama Commission on Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Alabama under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)

Professional Board Licensure

Alabama Board of Nursing
SARA institutions are not required to register with ACHE, but must meet the ABN requirements.

Alabama State Department of Education
The Alabama State Board of Education does not require approval of post-licensure programs.

Note that students located in Alabama who complete an educator preparation program at a non-Alabama institution must apply for an Alabama professional educator certificate or professional leadership certificate through the Alabama Certificate Reciprocity Approach.

Licensing Agency

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Alaska under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Alaska Board of Nursing
The Alaska Board of Nursing does not require programmatic approval of out of state online nursing programs, but requires national accreditation and notification that RN-BSN students are present in the state. The Alaska Board of Nursing also requires graduate students to apply for a preceptorship with the Board.

Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development does not require programmatic approval of online out-of-state Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Arizona under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Arizona State Board of Nursing
The Arizona Board of Nursing does not have jurisdiction over RN to BSN programs or doctoral programs not leading to advanced practice certification. The Arizona Board of Nursing requires faculty teaching from remote locations teaching students located in Arizona to hold an Arizona nursing license unless the instruction is less than six consecutive months in a calendar year and the faculty is not providing clinical care. Under Arizona Board of Nursing rules, advanced practice nursing students may participate in clinical learning in Arizona if the student has a valid Arizona RN license and the program is approved in the state of origin.

Arizona Department of Education
The Arizona State Board of Education does not require programmatic approval of graduate level degree programs.

Licensing Agency

Arkansas Department of Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Arkansas under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Arkansas State Board of Nursing
The Arkansas State Board of Nursing does not require programmatic approval of out-of-state online Nursing programs.

Arkansas Department of Education
The Arkansas State Board of Education does not require programmatic approval of Educator programs that do not lead to a license. Licensure by Reciprocity

**Undergraduate Arkansas students taking general education requirements are required to take either American Government or U.S. History.

Licensing Agency

California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
The California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education does not regulate out-of-state public institutions. Therefore, Bureau approval for West Virginia University to offer distance education programs to students located in California is not required.

Professional Board Licensure

California Board of Registered Nursing
The California Board of Registered Nursing does not regulate out-of-state programs.

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing does not require approval of Master's level degree programs.

Licensing Agency

Colorado Department of Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Arkansas under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Colorado Revised Statute 8-40-302 requires students to be covered by workers' compensation insurance while completing an on-ground internship, clinical, or practicum experience.

Professional Board Licensure

Colorado Board of Nursing
The Colorado Board of Nursing does not have jurisdiction over post-licensure out-of-state online Nursing programs. Therefore, West Virginia University may offer online Nursing programs to students located in Colorado. Colorado Revised Statute 8-40-302 requires students to be covered by workers' compensation insurance while completing an on-ground internship, clinical, or practicum experience.

Colorado Department of Education
The Colorado Department of Education does not require approval out-of-state Educator programs. Note that the Colorado Department of Education will recognize a program for purposes of Colorado licensure if a university is regionally accredited, and the program is approved in the institution's home state and leads to educator licensure or certification in the institution's home state. Colorado Revised Statute 8-40-302 requires students to be covered by workers' compensation insurance while completing an on-ground internship, clinical, or practicum experience.

Licensing Agency

Connecticut Office of Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Connecticut under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) The Office of Higher Education does not approve/regulate clinical placements, externships or internships.

Professional Board Licensure

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
West Virginia University meets the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing requirements to offer online Nursing programs to students located in Connecticut.

Connecticut State Department of Education
The Connecticut State Department of Education does not require approval of an out-of-state online program if the program is approved in the institution's home state and the institution is regionally accredited.

Licensing Agency

Delaware Department of Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Delaware under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Delaware Board of Nursing
The Delaware Board of Nursing does not require approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

Delaware Department of Education
Online Degrees may be accepted for Delaware teacher certification if they are NCATE accredited or state approved programs. If you are seeking distance education for graduate coursework from an online school, please make sure they are part of SARA. Institutes of higher education that desire to offer online degrees or courses to residents of Delaware, must have approval from the State of Delaware to offer those courses or degrees. Be aware that institutes located outside of Delaware may not offer programs that will fulfill Delaware licensure and certification requirements. Visit the Delaware Department of Education Higher Education Office for additional information.

Licensing Agency

District of Columbia State Education Office
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in the District of Columbia under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

District of Columbia Board of Nursing
The District of Columbia Board of Nursing does not require approval of out-of-state online nursing programs.

District of Columbia State Education Office
The District of Columbia State Education Office does not require approval of out-of-state online teacher preparation programs.

Licensing Agency

Florida Commission for Independent Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Florida under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Florida Board of Nursing
Prospective students who reside in Florida and who enroll in academic programs requiring internships, practicums, on-ground, or field experience are required to arrange those experiences themselves. WVU is not authorized to facilitate or enter into any agreement to place students with sites located in Florida.

Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education does not require programmatic approval of online Educator programs that do not lead to a license. Prospective students who reside in Florida and who enroll in academic programs requiring internships, practicums, on-ground, or field experience are required to arrange those experiences themselves. WVU is not authorized to facilitate or enter into any agreement to place students with sites located in Florida.

Licensing Agency

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Georgia under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Georgia Board of Nursing
The Georgia Board of Nursing does not require approval of programs that do not lead to initial licensure.

Georgia Professional Standards Commission
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission does not require approval of online Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Hawaii Postsecondary Education Authorization Program
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Hawaii under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Nursing)
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs does not require programmatic approval of out-of-state online Nursing programs.

Hawaii Teacher Standards Board
The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board does not require approval of programs that do not lead to licensure in Hawaii.

Licensing Agency

Idaho State Board of Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Idaho under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Idaho Board of Nursing
The Idaho Board of Nursing does not require programmatic approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

Idaho State Department of Education
The Idaho State Department of Education does not require approval of out-of-state online Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Illinois Board of Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Illinois under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (Nursing)
The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation does not require approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

Illinois State Board of Education
The Illinois State Board of Education does not require approval of online Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Indiana Commission for Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Indiana under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Indiana State Board of Nursing
The Indiana State Board of Nursing does not require approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

Indiana Department of Education
The Indiana Department of Education does not require approval of Educator programs that do not lead to a license in Indiana.

Licensing Agency

Iowa College Student Aid Commission
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Iowa under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Iowa Board of Nursing
WVU Online meets Iowa Board of Nursing requirements to offer online Nursing programs to students located in Iowa.

Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners does not require approval of Educator programs that do not lead to a license in Iowa.

Licensing Agency

Kansas Board of Regents
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Kansas under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Kansas State Board of Nursing
The Kansas Board of Nursing does not regulate RN to BSN programs. WVU Online meets Kansas Board of Nursing requirements to offer the online MSN and DNP Nursing programs to students located in Kansas.

Kansas State Department of Education
The Kansas State Department of Education does not require approval of online Educator programs offered by an out-of-state university.

Licensing Agency

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Kentucky under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Please be advised that students completing an internship, practicum, clinical, or field experience in Kentucky for which the institution is awarding college credit is a trigger for licensure per 13 KAR 1:020 Section 1 (9)(b). This is true whether the rest of the program is taught online, or whether the rest of the program is taught face-to-face outside of Kentucky.

Professional Board Licensure

Kentucky Board of Nursing
The Kentucky Board of Nursing does not require approval of out-of-state Nursing programs. Please be advised that students completing an internship, practicum, clinical, or field experience in Kentucky for which the institution is awarding college credit is a trigger for licensure per 13 KAR 1:020 Section 1 (9)(b). This is true whether the rest of the program is taught online, or whether the rest of the program is taught face-to-face outside of Kentucky.

Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board
Kentucky does NOT recognize teaching credentials which were gained in another state only by the passage of an assessment, and applicants must meet the requirements of KY regulations regarding out-of-state preparation as seen at 16 KAR 4:030. Please be advised that students completing an internship, practicum, clinical, or field experience in Kentucky for which the institution is awarding college credit is a trigger for licensure per 13 KAR 1:020 Section 1 (9)(b). This is true whether the rest of the program is taught online, or whether the rest of the program is taught face-to-face outside of Kentucky.

Licensing Agency

Board of Regents, State of Louisiana
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Louisiana under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Louisiana State Board of Nursing
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing does not regulate post licensure Nursing programs. Approval to offer Clinical Placements must be completed.

Louisiana Department of Education
The Louisiana Department of Education does not require approval of online Educator programs that do not lead to certification as a K-12 teacher in Louisiana.

Licensing Agency

Maine Department of Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Maine under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Maine Board of Nursing
The Maine Board of Nursing does not require approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

Maine Department of Education
The Maine Department of Education does not require approval of online Educator programs offered by institutions participating in NC-SARA.

Licensing Agency

Maryland Higher Education Commission
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Maryland under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Maryland Board of Nursing
WVU Online meets Maryland Board of Nursing requirements to offer online Nursing programs to students located in Maryland.

Maryland State Department of Education
The Maryland State Department of Education does not require approval of programs that do not lead to a K-12 teaching license in Maryland.

Licensing Agency

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Because West Virginia University does not have a physical presence in Massachusetts, WVU is not required by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to obtain approval to offer its programs to residents of Massachusetts. Therefore, WVU Online is in compliance with Massachusetts regulations concerning postsecondary distance education.

Professional Board Licensure

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
The Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services does not require approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

Massachusetts Executive Office of Education
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Education does not require approval of Educator programs that do not lead to endorsement for a license.

Licensing Agency

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Michigan under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Michigan Board of Nursing
The Michigan Board of Nursing does not require approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

Michigan Department of Education
The Michigan Department of Education does not require approval of Educator programs that do not lead to a license in Michigan.

Licensing Agency

Minnesota Office of Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Minnesota under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Minnesota Board of Nursing
The Minnesota Board of Nursing does not require approval of out-of-state Nursing programs.

Minnesota Department of Education
The Minnesota Department of Education does not require approval of online Educator programs offered by out-of-state institutions.

Licensing Agency

Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Mississippi under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Mississippi Board of Nursing
The Mississippi Board of Nursing does not require approval of out-of-state Nursing programs.

Mississippi Department of Education
The Mississippi Department of Education does not require approval of online Educator programs offered by out-of-state institutions.

Licensing Agency

Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Missouri under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Missouri State Board of Nursing
The Missouri State Board of Nursing does not require approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not require approval of online Educator programs that do not lead to certification as a K-12 teacher in Missouri.

Licensing Agency

Montana University System
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Montana under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Montana Board of Nursing
The Montana Board of Nursing does not require approval of post licensure Nursing programs.

Montana Office of Public Instruction
The Montana Office of Public Instruction does not require approval of out of state Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Nebraska under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Nursing)
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not require approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

Nebraska Department of Education
The Nebraska Department of Education does not require approval of Educator programs that do not lead to licensure in Nebraska.

Licensing Agency

Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Nevada under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Nevada State Board of Nursing
The Nevada State Board of Nursing does not require approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

Nevada Department of Education
The Nevada Department of Education does not require approval of Educator programs that do not lead to licensure in Nevada.

Licensing Agency

New Hampshire Department of Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in New Hampshire under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

New Hampshire Board of Nursing
The New Hampshire Board of Nursing does not require approval of post licensure Nursing programs. The New Hampshire Board of Nursing must be notified if a student is completing a clinical placement in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Department of Education Certification
The New Hampshire Department of Education does not require approval of out of state Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in New Jersey under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

New Jersey Board of Nursing
The New Jersey Board of Nursing does not regulate post-licensure nursing programs.

New Jersey Department of Education
The New Jersey Department of Education does not require approval of out of state Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

New Mexico Higher Education Department
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in New Mexico under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

New Mexico Board of Nursing
The New Mexico Board of Nursing does not require approval of post-licensure Nursing programs.

New Mexico Public Education Department
Students seeking initial educator licensure in the State of New Mexico after earning their degree from West Virginia University must first earn their educator license from the State of West Virginia. Following such West Virginia licensure, students can then complete New Mexico’s educator reciprocity process to be eligible to teach in New Mexico. For more information on New Mexico’s educator reciprocity process, please visit New Mexico’s Public Education Department, Professional Licensure Bureau website at https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us

Licensing Agency

New York State Education Department
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in New York under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

New York Office of the Professions (Nursing)
Clinical Placements in the licensed professions in New York are not covered under SARA pursuant to 5.13(a) of the SARA policies and standards. Nursing program clinical placements are not permitted in NYS.

New York State Education Department Certification
The Office of Teaching Initiatives does not endorse, pre-approve, or accredit programs or coursework completed at institutions located outside the State of New York.

New York State does not pre-approve teacher preparation programs completed in other U.S. States or Territories.

Licensing Agency

University of North Carolina Board of Governors
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in North Carolina under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

North Carolina Board of Nursing
WVU Online meets North Carolina Board of Nursing requirements to offer online Nursing programs to North Carolina residents.

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction does not regulate post licensure programs. Please note that North Carolina does NOT have 100% Reciprocity with any state and state requirements must be met for licensure.

Licensing Agency

North Dakota University System
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in North Dakota under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)

Professional Board Licensure

North Dakota Board of Nursing
The North Dakota Board of Nursing does not have jurisdiction over RN to BSN programs or doctoral programs not leading to advanced practice certification.

North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
The North Dakota Education Practices and Standards Board does not require approval of online Educator programs unless the program includes face-to-face classroom instruction.

Licensing Agency

The Ohio Department of Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Ohio under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Ohio Board of Nursing
The Ohio Board of Nursing does not regulate post licensure programs. A nurse practitioner student would be practicing under the "exemption from licensure" found in Ohio Revised Code 4723.32(F) (assuming the NP student meets all the requirements stated there).

Ohio Board of Education
The Ohio Board of Education does not regulate post-licensure Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Oklahoma under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Oklahoma Board of Nursing
WVU Online meets Oklahoma Board of Nursing requirements to offer the online RN-BSN and DNP Nursing programs to students located in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Board of Nursing requires advanced practice clinical faculty to be licensed in Oklahoma.

Licensing Agency

Oregon Office of Degree Authorization
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Oregon under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Oregon State Board of Nursing
WVU Online meets Oregon State Board of Nursing to offer Nursing programs to residents of Oregon through NC-SARA.

Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
The Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission does not require approval of online Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Pennsylvania Department of Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Pennsylvania under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
WVU Online meets Pennsylvania Board of Nursing requirements to offer online Nursing programs to students located in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Department of Education Licensure
The Pennsylvania Department of Education does not require approval of online Educator programs that do not lead to a license in Pennsylvania.

Licensing Agency

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Rhode Island under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
The Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education does not approve post-licensure nursing programs. The Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education must be notified if a student is completing a clinical placement in Rhode Island.

Licensing Agency

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in South Carolina under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

South Carolina Board of Nursing
WVU Online meets South Carolina Board of Nursing requirements to offer online Nursing programs to students located in South Carolina.

South Carolina State Department of Education
The Commission does not require licensure of institutions that enroll residents of South Carolina into online or distance programs unless the institution operates or solicits in South Carolina.

Licensing Agency

South Dakota Secretary of State
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in South Dakota under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

South Dakota Board of Nursing
The South Dakota Board of Nursing does not require programmatic approval of online Nursing Programs that do not lead to initial licensure.

South Dakota Department of Education
The South Dakota Department of Education does not require programmatic approval of online Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Tennessee Higher Education Commission
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Tennessee under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Tennessee Board of Nursing
Prospective students that enroll in academic programs requiring internships, practicums, on-ground, or field experience are required to arrange those experiences themselves. WVU is not authorized to facilitate or enter into any agreement to place students with sites located in Tennessee.

Tennessee Department of Education
The Tennessee Department of Education does not require approval of Educator programs that do not lead to a license in Tennessee.

Licensing Agency

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Texas under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Texas Board of Nursing
WVU Online meets Texas Board of Nursing requirements to offer online Nursing programs to students located in Texas.

Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency does not require approval of online Educator programs that do not lead to certification in Texas.

Licensing Agency

Utah Division of Consumer Protection
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Utah under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (Nursing)
West Virginia University meets Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing to offer online Nursing programs to students located in Utah. The Utah Board of Nursing requires approval prior to placement of students in a clinical or practical experience.

Utah State Board of Education
Teacher Education: Students seeking initial educator licensure in the State of Utah after earning their degree from West Virginia University must first earn their educator license from the State of West Virginia. Following such WV licensure, students can then complete Utah’s educator reciprocity process to be eligible to teach in Utah.

Licensing Agency

Vermont Agency of Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Vermont under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Vermont Board of Nursing
The Vermont Board of Nursing does not have jurisdiction over out-of-state online Nursing programs.

Vermont Agency of Education Licensure
The Vermont Agency of Education does not require approval for post licensure Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Virginia State Council of Higher Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Virginia under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Virginia Board of Nursing
The Virginia Board of Nursing does not provide oversight or approve post licensure Nursing programs.

Virginia Department of Education
The Virginia Department of Education does not require approval of out-of-state online Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Washington Student Achievement Council
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Washington under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Washington Nursing Commission
WVU Online is seeking approval from the Washington Nursing Commission to offer online nursing programs to students located in Washington.

Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
The Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction does not require approval of programs that do not lead to certification in Washington. We are authorized to do field placements by the Washington Student Achievement Council.

Licensing Agency

Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Wisconsin under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Wisconsin Board of Nursing
The Wisconsin Board of Nursing does not regulate post-licensure Nursing programs.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction does not require approval of out-of-state online Educator programs.

Licensing Agency

Wyoming Department of Education
West Virginia University is authorized to operate in Wyoming under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Professional Board Licensure

Wyoming State Board of Nursing
The Wyoming State Board of Nursing (WSBN) does not provide approval of online post-licensure nursing education programs.Clinical practicum completed in Wyoming must be approved by WSBN and can take up to two months to process.

Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board
The Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board does not require approval of online Educator programs that do not lead to a licensure in Wyoming.

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