All Purdue Online Degrees
State Authorization of Online Programs
The Higher Education Act requires colleges and university to obtain authorization to offer educational activities in states where they are not physically located. NC‐SARA was created as an agreement among members to establish national standards for online courses and programs that are offered outside of the institution’s home state. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online classes outside of the home state of their college or university.
The state of Indiana, along with Purdue University Fort Wayne, are members of the National Council for State Authorization for Reciprocity Agreements (SARA).
- The Higher Learning Commission approves and regulates Purdue Fort Wayne’s programs in Indiana, where Purdue Fort Wayne is physically located and in which it has legal authorization to operate.
Online Course Survey
Each semester, Purdue Fort Wayne is required to confirm where our students are residing while taking their online course(s).
Complaint Resolution
Information about filing a complaint can be found at the Complaint Resolution website.
Questions
If you have questions about whether Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to conduct educational activities in your state, please email online@pfw.edu.
Professional Licensure
If your program leads to a professional license or certification, authorization may be required from a state professional licensing board prior to beginning a clinical or field experience in that state. Check with your program's internship or clinical coordinator with questions about state professional licensing board requirements prior to beginning an internship or field experience in another state.
Purdue University Fort Wayne’s academic programs are designed to prepare students to apply for applicable licensure or certification in Indiana and are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
Purdue Fort Wayne has not made a full and final determination whether each of its on-campus programs meet all current education requirements for a license or certification in another state. For example, particular state requirements may change from time to time with little notice to Purdue.
Also, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience and other similar additional steps to preparatory education. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Indiana, please contact the program director/advisor to discuss if you will need to satisfy additional requirements to practice in that state. You can also contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program..
Disclosures
Alabama
Licensing Agency – Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Alabama under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Alaska
Licensing Agency – Alaska Commission on Post-secondary Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Alaska under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Arizona
Licensing Agency – Arizona State Board for Private Post-secondary Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Arizona under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Arkansas
Licensing Agency – Arkansas Department of Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Arkansas under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
California
Licensing Agency – California Bureau for Private Post-secondary Education
As an out-of-state public institution, Purdue Fort Wayne is not under the purview of the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary educations, thus Bureau approval for Purdue Fort Wayne to offer its online programs to residents of California is not required. Therefore, Purdue Fort Wayne is in compliance with California regulations concerning postsecondary distance education.
Professional Board Licensure
Colorado
Licensing Agency – Colorado Department of Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Colorado under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Connecticut
Licensing Agency – Connecticut Office of Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Connecticut under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Delaware
Licensing Agency – Delaware Department of Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Delaware under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
District of Columbia
Licensing Agency – District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in District of Columbia under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Florida
Licensing Agency – Florida Commission for Independent Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Florida under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Georgia
Licensing Agency – Georgia Nonpublic Post-secondary Education Commission
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Georgia under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Hawaii
Licensing Agency – Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Hawaii under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Idaho
Licensing Agency – Idaho State Board of Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Idaho under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Illinois
Licensing Agency – Illinois Board of Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Illinois under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Indiana
Licensing Agency – Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Professional Board Licensure
Iowa
Licensing Agency – Iowa College Student Aid Commission
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Iowa under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Kansas
Licensing Agency – Kansas Board of Regents
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Kansas under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Kentucky
Licensing Agency – Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Kentucky under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Louisiana
Licensing Agency – Board of Regents, State of Louisiana
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Louisiana under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Maine
Licensing Agency – Maine Department of Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Maine under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Maryland
Licensing Agency – Maryland Higher Education Commission
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Maryland under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Massachusetts
Licensing Agency – Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Massachusetts under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Michigan
Licensing Agency – Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Michigan under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Minnesota
Licensing Agency – Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Minnesota under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Mississippi
Licensing Agency – Mississippi Public Universities
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Mississippi under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Missouri
Licensing Agency – Missouri Department of Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Missouri under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Montana
Licensing Agency – Montana University System
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Montana under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Nebraska
Licensing Agency – Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Post-secondary Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Nebraska under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Nevada
Licensing Agency – Nevada Department of Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Nevada under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
New Hampshire
Licensing Agency – New Hampshire Department of Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in New Hampshire under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
New Jersey
Licensing Agency – New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in New Jersey under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
New Mexico
Licensing Agency – New Mexico Higher Education Department
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in New Mexico under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
New York
Licensing Agency – New York State Education Department
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in New York under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
North Carolina
Licensing Agency – University of North Carolina Board of Governors
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in North Carolina under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
North Dakota
Licensing Agency – North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in North Dakota under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Ohio
Licensing Agency – Ohio Department of Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Ohio under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Oklahoma
Licensing Agency – Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Oklahoma under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Oregon
Licensing Agency – Oregon Office of Degree Authorization
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Oregon under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Pennsylvania
Licensing Agency – Pennsylvania Department of Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Pennsylvania under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Puerto Rico
Licensing Agency – Puerto Rico Council on Education
Professional Board Licensure
Rhode Island
Licensing Agency – Rhode Island Office of the Post-secondary Commissioner
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Rhode Island under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
South Carolina
Licensing Agency – South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in South Carolina under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
South Dakota
Licensing Agency – South Dakota Secretary of State
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in South Dakota under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Tennessee
Licensing Agency – Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Tennessee under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Texas
Licensing Agency – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Texas under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Utah
Licensing Agency – Utah State Board of Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Utah under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Vermont
Licensing Agency – Vermont Agency of Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Vermont under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Virginia
Licensing Agency – Virginia State Council of Higher Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Virginia under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Washington
Licensing Agency – Washington Student Achievement Council
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Washington under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
West Virginia
Licensing Agency – West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in West Virginia under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Wisconsin
Licensing Agency – Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Wisconsin under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure
Wyoming
Licensing Agency – Wyoming Department of Education
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Wyoming under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) on April 16, 2015.
Professional Board Licensure