State Authorization NC-SARA
红领巾瓜报 departments determine whether courses or programs meet the educational requirements for Professional Licensure in the State where the applicant or student is located. 红领巾瓜报 will provide that information in writing to the applicant or student. If, after making all reasonable efforts, unsuccessfully, 红领巾瓜报 may notify the applicant or student in writing that the Institution cannot confirm whether the course or program meets educational requirements for Professional Licensure in the student鈥檚 or applicant鈥檚 State, provide the student or applicant with current contact information for any applicable licensing boards, and advise the student to determine whether the program meets requirements for Licensure in the State where the student is located.
红领巾瓜报 (WSU) is a SARA participating member institution and is authorized pursuant to SARA to enroll students in online courses, including continuing education (CE), and field experiences (up to ten students per site per program) in the SARA states and territories listed below. However, please note that certain programs leading to professional licensure may be subject to additional state professional licensing requirements, which are not covered by SARA. For more information about these requirements, please see the NC-SARA website.
For more information about SARA, please visit
NC-SARA Member States, District & Territories
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, US Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin,
and Wyoming.
Non-Participating SARA states are: California.
*WSU is able to enroll students in online courses from California with limitations. See the state-by-state summary here.
SARA has no effect on state professional licensing requirements. Students that reside outside the state of Kansas who are considering a professional program should contact the appropriate board in their state of residency prior to beginning a course of study.
WSU cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in the student鈥檚 state of residence.
Course and program availability varies by state. Admission into a program is granted at the time of initial acceptance into the program and is dependent on program availability in the state where the student is physically located at the time of admission.
If a student moves to a different state after admission to the program, continuation within the program will depend on the availability of the program within the new state where the student is physically present. It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to notify the institution of a change in physical presence.
Whether military personnel stationed outside the state of Kansas may enroll or continue in a WSU distance education program or not is based on where military personnel are stationed.
红领巾瓜报 is committed to student learning and development and a campus culture of respect and responsibility. We greatly value your student experience and urge all students (on-campus and online) to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. Please refer to this website for student expectations and student rights. /studentconduct
For out-of-state students who reside in SARA States, the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) has jurisdiction over Kansas SARA-approved institutions including 红领巾瓜报 in relation to non-instructional complaints.
For information on how to determine the appropriate complaint or grievance procedure for initiating a complaint against 红领巾瓜报, please see the Distance Education/Complaint Information Page.
If grievances are not satisfactorily resolved after an internal attempt by the University, students who do not reside in a SARA state may file a complaint with an agency in the student鈥檚 state of residence.
USCIS regulations allow students residing in the United States with an F-1 visa status to count one distance learning class towards their class requirement minimum. Distance learning courses are courses that do 鈥�...not require the student鈥檚 physical attendance for classes, examinations or other purposes integral to completion of the class...鈥� Because of these regulations, students residing in the U.S. with an F-1 visa are not eligible for online programs. If you have questions regarding this definition, please contact the Office of International Education 316-978-3232 or international@wichita.edu
International Enrollment Considerations*
Some countries do not currently recognize credentials earned online
Some countries seek to tax students and institutions directly. Students should be aware of potential taxes that may be charged in addition to tuition.
Some countries may be subject to comprehensive or limited sanctions. Depending on the sanction category, providing educational services may be prohibited.
Some individuals and companies owned, controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of certain countries cannot receive services from U.S. entities. Coursework and most university activities are exempt.
Some countries (e.g., China) block or filter internet content. Use of a VPN in China is generally restricted and is not reliable.
Many countries have stronger data privacy laws than the U.S.
Similar to U.S. states, Canadian distance education regulations vary by province and territory.
Note that Canadian professional licensure agencies may have additional requirements for Ohio State to offer a licensure program to students located in Canada. Programs should contact the agency to verify requirements prior to enrolling students.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs or on-ground field experiences
in Alberta.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs. Authorization is required
to place a student in an on-ground field experience in British Columbia. University
direct advertising is restricted.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs or on-ground field experiences
in Manitoba. University direct advertising is restricted.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs or on-ground field experiences
in New Brunswick.
No information available.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs or on-ground field experiences
in the Northwest Territories.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs. Authorization is required
to place a student in an on-ground field experience in Nova Scotia.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs or on-ground field experiences in
Nunavut.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs. Authorization is required
to regularly place students in on-ground field experiences in Ontario and to directly
advertise programs to prospective students located in Ontario.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs. Authorization is required
to place a student in an on-ground field experience in Prince Edward Island.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs. Authorization is required
to place a student in an on-ground field experience in Quebec. University direct advertising
is restricted.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs or on-ground field experiences in
Saskatchewan.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs. Authorization is required
to place a student in an on-ground field experience in Yukon.
Authorization is not required to offer 100% online programs to students located in
Australia.
*Source: Ohio State University, Office of Distance Education and eLearning,
Online Nursing Program Applicants
WSU is not authorized to admit residents of the following states:
RN to BSN: MA, RI, TN, WA
MSN to DNP: LA, MA, OR, RI, TN, WA
Online TAP Program Applicants
Statement on 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v). 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 teacher education programs are accredited at the national, regional, and state level. Upon completion of all courses and program assessments, graduates of these programs will be eligible to apply for the Kansas initial teaching license for their program of study after they successfully complete the required by the State of Kansas for application for a teacher license or endorsement. 红领巾瓜报 has made no determination if this program will lead to licensure in any state other than Kansas in which a graduate may seek licensure. Because every state has different requirements that may change frequently, we recommend checking with the state education department for the state in question to determine current requirements. The nonprofit organization Education Commission of the States has compiled that provide additional information about the teacher license reciprocity agreements for each state in a searchable format. provides a list of member states of the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement who have signed reciprocity agreements with Kansas.
Master of Health Administration
CO NC-SARA State Disclosure
While WSU participates in the (NC-SARA), WSU has limited authorization to offer internship, field experience, clinical placement, or practica in the state of Colorado due to the (the 鈥淎ct.鈥�) The Act requires students to be covered by workers鈥� compensation insurance when completing an unpaid internship, field experience, clinical placement, or practica within the state of Colorado. The Act requires the institution sponsoring the student (WSU) to either: (1) insure the student through the institution鈥檚 workers鈥� compensation policy; or (2) work with the host site to negotiate a reasonable level of compensation to the host site for the host site鈥檚 expense of providing workers鈥� compensation insurance for the student. WSU is not permitted, under Kansas law, to add students to WSU鈥檚 institutional workers鈥� compensation policy. And while some Colorado host sites are willing to work with WSU and/or individual students to ensure coverage through the Colorado host site or through a private carrier, this is not guaranteed. The Act does not allow students to purchase their own insurance for workers鈥� compensation.
Students enrolled in either online or on-campus programs cannot be placed in on-ground internships, field experiences, clinical placements, or practica in the State of Colorado without the appropriate workers鈥� compensation in place. For questions please contact Dr. Amber Anderson or Dr. Brett Bruner.