NC-SARA State Authorization Information and Complaint Processes

State Authorization

State authorization makes it possible for students outside of Texas to participate in UT Tyler’s online courses. In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education State Authorization Regulations in Section 600.9 of the Oct. 29, 2010, final program integrity rule, The University of Texas System on behalf of The University of Texas at Tyler has made a "good faith effort" in pursuing state authorization from all 50 states, the district of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For UT Tyler to offer online courses in a state other than Texas, UT Tyler must comply with that state's requirements. These requirements differ from state to state. The following is the current list of states where we are authorized to offer online courses.

States Authorized for Distance Education by The University of Texas at Tyler

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
U.S. Virgin Islands
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Programs with Professional Licensure/Certification

UT Tyler has been approved by the State of Texas to participate in the National Council for State  Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Institutions that join NC-SARA are held to the national standard in each member state rather than the individual state’s regulations, thus making authorization of distance education more streamlined.  

 Student Non-Grade Appeal Academic Complaint Form

The University of Texas at Tyler is committed to providing the highest quality of service for all of our students regardless of the delivery mode of their courses (e.g. face-to-face, hybrid, or online). If you have a complaint about, students should follow the UT Tyler Complaint policy as noted in the UT Tyler Catalog.

If the complaint is unresolved, the student may file a complaint with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the designated agency in the state where the student is receiving instruction. UT Tyler is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) and thus recognizes reciprocity with all students who are members of the SARA organization. Students in SARA states may file a complaint with the agency in their state, or with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Contact information for both agencies follows.

For Students Within Texas Enrolled in UT Tyler Programs:

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Complaint website.

For Our-of-State Students Enrolled in UT Tyler Programs:

Students within SARA sates may file a complaint with the SARA Portal Agency in the home state of the institution. Students should then select their state for information on how to file a complaint.

Statement of Accreditation

The University of Texas at Tyler is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of The University of Texas at Tyler may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org)

Complaint Against SACSCOC Accredited Institutions Policy Statement