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.
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.