You may have seen the term “state authorization” floating around Ohio State’s websites, especially if you’re in a licensed field, like nursing or teaching. But what is state authorization and how does it impact you as a prospective or current student?
The day-to-day work of state authorization can be tedious, but it protects the value of each student's education.
Maintaining state authorization for The Ohio State University requires constant work. The state authorization team regularly reviews regulations, submits information to regulators, shares disclosures with current and prospective students, and reports collected student location data. This diligence helps maintain Ohio State's authorization to offer online and on-ground activities nationwide.
Revisions to Ohio State’s Out-of-State Educational Activities Policy, first issued in 2016, took effect September 15, 2018. The state authorization team revised the policy to add clarity and to better align with National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement ( NC-SARA ) requirements.