State Authorization

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)

The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is a national initiative to provide more access to online courses while maintaining compliance standards with state regulatory agencies. SARA allows institutions to provide online courses outside of their own state borders by seeking and maintaining state approvals via a streamlined process. To learn more about SARA, please visit: nc-sara.org (link is external).

On November 1, 2016, the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) approved the State of Pennsylvania to join SARA. On December 19, 2016, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) approved institutional participation for Moravian University. The State of Pennsylvania approved Moravian University to participate in NC-SARA on January 18, 2017. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.

Current authorized SARA member states include 49 member states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (link is external).

NC-SARA Complaint Information can be found at on the NC-SARA website (link is external). 

Professional Licensure

Important Note for Students: If you are considering an online academic program that leads to a professional license, it is highly recommended you contact the appropriate licensing agency where you plan to receive instruction before beginning your academic program. SARA does not provide reciprocity for state professional licensing requirements.  Academic programs and individual graduates must meet standards set by that state’s licensure requirements in order for a graduate to be eligible for a license.