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Welcome to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) State Authorization website.

Information about State Authorization

The States and Territories Listing below provides information on each state regarding status of state authorization, programs available (with any current restrictions), and complaint information. The Office of Learning Technologies at UAB is working with all campus departments to allow students from all states to enroll in our online programs. Progress is ongoing and will be updated regularly on this website.

UAB Complaint Process

UAB strives to ensure that all students, whether face-to-face or online, have access to information regarding the university's complaint process. To view this process, visit the Complaint Process page.

UAB State Authorization Contact

UAB Office of Learning Technologies:
(205) 934-7217
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UAB is a SARA Institution

Alabama is a member of NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) and UAB is an approved SARA institution. For students, the SARA initiative seeks to provide greater access to academic programs, lead to better resolution of student complaints, increase the quality of distance education, and increase opportunities for student clinicals, practicums, and internships outside of Alabama. View the States and Territories Listing to see how UAB is authorized in your state.

States and Territories Listing

  • Alabama

    Complaint Information: Alabama Commission on Higher Education

  • Alaska

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

  • American Samoa

    Authorization: N/A

    Program Availability: N/A

    Complaint Information: State Department of Education

    Complaint Information: State Higher Education Agency

    American Samoa Community College

  • Arizona

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education

  • Arkansas

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Arkansas Department of Higher Education

  • California

    Authorization: Not a member of NC-SARA

    Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from California into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from California into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nurse Midwifery; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

    Complaint Information: California Department of Consumer Affairs Consumer Information Center

  • Colorado

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing cannot accept students from Colorado at this time.

    Complaint Information: Colorado Department of Higher Education

  • Connecticut

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Connecticut Office of Higher Education

  • Delaware

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently not accepting students from Delaware.

    Complaint Information: Delaware Department of Education, Higher Education

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    • Phone: (302) 735-4120
    • Fax: (302) 739-5894
  • District of Columbia

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from Washington, DC into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from Washington, DC into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nurse Midwifery; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

    Complaint Information: Washington D.C. – State Board of Education

  • Florida

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Florida Department of Education

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    • Phone: (850) 245-0505
  • Georgia

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

  • Guam

    Authorization: N/A

    Program Availability: N/A

    Complaint Information: Guam Department of Education

    State Higher Education Agency: University of Guam

  • Hawaii

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program (HPEAP)

  • Idaho

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from Idaho into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from Idaho into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

    Complaint Information: Idaho State Board of Education

  • Illinois

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Illinois Board of Higher Education

  • Indiana

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Indiana Commission for Higher Education

  • Iowa

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from Iowa into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from Iowa into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

    Complaint Information: Iowa College Aid

  • Kansas

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: The Kansas Board of Regents

  • Kentucky

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Education cannot accept students at this time.

    Complaint Information: Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

  • Louisiana

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Louisiana Board of Regents

  • Maine

    Authorization: NC-SARA

    Program Availability: All programs available

    Complaint Information: Maine Department of Education

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    • Phone: (207) 624-6600
    • Fax: (207) 624-6700
    • Maryland

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: Maryland Higher Education Commission

    • Massachusetts

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently not accepting students from Massachusetts.

      Complaint Information: Massachusetts Board of Higher Education

    • Missouri

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from Missouri into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from Missouri into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

      Complaint Information: Missouri Department of Higher Education

    • Montana

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: Montana University System, Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education

    • Nebraska

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

    • Nevada

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from Nevada into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from Nevada into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

      Complaint Information: Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education

    • New Hampshire

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: New Hampshire Division of Educator Support and Higher Education

    • New Jersey

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education

    • New Mexico

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is not accepting students from New Mexico.

      Complaint Information: New Mexico Commission of Higher Education

    • New York

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently not accepting students from New York.

      Complaint Information: New York State Education Department, Office of College and University Evaluation

    • North Carolina

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from North Carolina into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from North Carolina into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nurse Midwifery; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

      Complaint Information: North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints

    • North Dakota

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from North Dakota into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from North Dakota into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

      Complaint Information: North Dakota University System

    • Northern Mariana Islands

      Authorization: N/A

      Program Availability: N/A

      Complaint Information: State Department of Education

      • Phone: (670) 237-3027
      • Fax: (670) 664-3711
      • Address: CNMI Public School System
        Bwughos Street, Susupe
        PO BOX 501370
        Saipan, MP 96950

      State Higher Education Agency: Northern Marianas Department of Education

      • Phone: (670) 237-3027
      • Fax: (670) 234-1270
      • Address: CNMI Public School System
        Bwughos Street, Susupe
        PO BOX 501370
        Saipan, MP 96950
    • Ohio

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently not accepting students from Ohio.

      Complaint Information: Ohio Department of Higher Education

    • Oklahoma

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

    • Oregon

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently not accepting students from Oregon.

      Complaint Information: Oregon, Higher Education Coordinating Commission

    • Pennsylvania

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from Pennsylvania into:

      • the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD);
      • Post MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives;
      • Post-MSN to DNP Pathway;
      • Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester);
      • Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP);
      • Prelicensure BSN Pathway;
      • RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway

      The School of Nursing is currently NOT accepting students from Pennsylvania into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nurse Midwifery; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

      Complaint Information: Pennsylvania Department of Education – Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education

    • Puerto Rico

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from Puerto Rico into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from Puerto Rico into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

      Complaint Information: Puerto Rico Council on Education

    • Rhode Island

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner

    • South Carolina

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, Academic Affairs

    • South Dakota

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from South Dakota into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from South Dakota into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

      Complaint Information: South Dakota Consumer Protection

    • Tennessee

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Division of Postsecondary State Authorization

    • Texas

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

    • US Virgin Islands

      Authorization: N/A

      Program Availability: N/A

      Complaint Information: State Department of Education, U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education

      St. Croix:

      • Phone: (340) 773-1095
      • Address: 21-33 Hospital St.

      St. Thomas

      State Higher Education Agency: Virgin Islands Department of Education

    • Utah

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently not accepting students from Utah.

      Complaint Information: Utah System of Higher Education, Office of Commissioner

    • Vermont

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: Vermont Agency of Education

    • Virginia

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

    • Washington

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently not accepting students from Washington.

      Complaint Information: Washington Student Achievement Council

    • West Virginia

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently not accepting students from West Virginia.

      Complaint Information: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

    • Wisconsin

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: All programs available

      Complaint Information: Wisconsin Distance Learning Authorization Board

    • Wyoming

      Authorization: NC-SARA

      Program Availability: Most programs available. The School of Nursing is currently accepting students from Wyoming into the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD); Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Anesthesia (must be in an approved state during the first semester); Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP); Prelicensure BSN Pathway; RN to BSN Pathway; and RN to BSN Joint Pathway AND is currently NOT accepting students from Wyoming into the Post-BSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Practitioners; MSN Nurse Practitioner Pathway; MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway; Post-MSN Subspecialty Options; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway; Post-MSN to DNP Pathway for Nurse Executives; and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate.

      Complaint Information: Wyoming Department of Education

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