Eastern Oregon University > Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs > State Authorization Regulations

State Authorization Regulations

Eastern Oregon University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

SARA States Authorization

Since January 2015, Eastern Oregon University has been a continuing participant institution in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) which has resulted in increased access to online learning at Eastern Oregon University.

Eastern Oregon University accepts online students from any SARA-approved state; updates are made as soon as defined states are accepted and can be verified by checking: http://www.nc-sara.org/.

As a member of the NC-SARA agreement, Eastern Oregon University is authorized to offer courses and programs within 49 of the 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories (American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) via online, distance and/or out-of-state learning placements. Visit the following link to the SARA directory to learn more https://nc-sara.org/directory.

Non-SARA States Authorization

Eastern Oregon University has been granted authorizations, exemptions, waivers, and/or is not otherwise required to seek authorization for these states (as defined by the U.S Department of Education):

California

  • While California is not currently a member of the NC-SARA agreement, based on California regulatory requirements, Eastern Oregon University is exempt from obtaining authorization from California to offer courses and programs via online, distance or out-of-state learning placements in California based on EOU’s status as a public, nonprofit institution, with accredited programs, and a lack of activity that would establish a physical presence as defined by California state law.

Republic of Marshall Islands

  • Authorization Not Required (2025), Dr. Elizabeth Switaj, Vice President, College of the Marshall Islands

Republic of Palau

Federated States of Micronesia

  • Authorization Not Required (2025), Ms. Joyleen Siene, Post-Secondary Specialist, office of the Secretary of the National Department of Education

Online Students in Non-SARA States

Eastern Oregon University is unable to offer online programs to online students in states that do not participate in SARA at this time or have not otherwise authorized EOU to offer online programs to students located in those states.

Internships

Please note that online students residing in certain states may be ineligible to apply for programs with required internship components and current online students who wish to participate in internships may face restrictions.  If you are a current student, check with your faculty advisor before arranging an internship for credit in another state.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This information is provided in compliance with 34 CFR 668.43 and CFR 668.14(b)(32) and the requirements for participation in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). Students considering an academic program as a pathway to professional licensure or certification in any field should be aware that:

  1. State reciprocity for distance education has no effect on professional licensure or certification requirements; and
  2. General Disclosure Information for Professional Licensure Programs:

Please visit the College of Education (https://www.eou.edu/college-of-education/) Additional College Information for further details on professional licensure and disclosure information related to the Undergraduate Elementary Education, Special Education, Master of Art in Teaching (Elementary or Secondary), and Master of Social Work Programs. Please visit the College of STMHS (https://www.eou.edu/cstmhs/) Additional College Information for further details on professional licensure and disclosure information related to the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Eastern Oregon University is committed to providing additional and updated information in this area as it becomes available.

Eastern Oregon University aims to resolve all student complaints in a fair and expedient manner. Students wishing to file a formal complaint may seek resolution through institutional grievance procedures.

============================= 
EOU Authorization Contact:
Tressa Seydel, M.Ed.
Director, Enrollment Support Services
Enrollment Support Services
tseydel2@eou.edu
541.962.3378 
=============================