Licensure Disclosures
Marshall University's Participation in NC-SARA
Marshall University is authorized by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
NC-SARA is a voluntary agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs.
Participation in NC-SARA allows Marshall University to offer online programs to students located in other SARA member states without seeking individual state authorization.
Marshall University is located in West Virginia and operates under the authorization of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
Professional Licensure & Experiential Learning
Marshall University must disclose whether programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet educational requirements in each state. This applies to all formats: on-campus, online, and hybrid.
Students may enroll in a licensure program only if they are physically located in a state/territory where the program meets requirements or attest they will reside there upon graduation.
For out-of-state internships, clinicals, or residencies, Marshall must comply with state laws and obtain authorization before placement. Some states impose restrictions that may prevent participation. Before accepting an assignment outside West Virginia, your college will confirm eligibility and provide details.
If you live outside West Virginia and plan to enroll in a licensure program, contact the licensing board in your state or the state where you intend to work to confirm current requirements before enrolling. Marshall strives to keep licensure information current, but regulations may change at any time.
Look up your state’s licensure or certification requirements and licensure board contacts.
Read more from NC-SARA about professional licensure.
Programs & Licensure by College
- Business Administration (MBA) & Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) – Combined Program
- Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) – Combined Program
- Counseling (MA)
- Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Visual Impairments MA or endorsements
- Early Childhood Education (BA, MA or Endorsement)
- Elementary Education (BA)
- Literacy Education (MA or Endorsement)
- Mathematics through Algebra I (Endorsement)
- Pre-school Special Needs (Endorsement)
- School Library Media Specialist (Endorsement)
- School Principalship (Licensure or MA)
- School Psychology (EdS)
- Secondary Education (BA)
- Music
- Math
- Art
- English
- Social Studies
- General Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Wellness
- Special Education Multicategorical (MA, or Endorsement)
- Teacher Education Graduate Level (MAT or Certificate for initial licensure)
- Teaching English as a Second Language licensure (MA or Endorsement)
- Athletic Training (BS and MS)
- Communication Disorders (BS and MS)
- Dietetics (MS, and Internship)
- Exercise Science (BS and MS)
- Medical Technology (AAS, BS)
- Nursing (ASN, RN, BSN, MSN)
- Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Physical Therapy, Doctorate
- Respiratory Therapy, Medical Imaging, BS
- Social Work (BSW and MSW)
- Social Work, BS, and MS
- Speech Language Pathologist, MS
- Psychology (PsyD)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Physicians Assistant
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Student Physical Location Policy
Student Location & Authorization
Marshall University’s authorization for distance education is based on your current physical location, not your permanent location.
What You Need to Know
- You must notify Marshall University if you move to another state while you are a student at Marshall.
- Some states or territories restrict participation.
- As of July 2021, Marshall University does not offer programs in China.
If You Relocate
- If you enrolled in a program that leads to professional licensure and move to another state before graduation, we need to know.
- We can help you confirm licensure requirements in your new state or intended home state.
Action Required
Complete the Marshall University Location Disclosure Form if you have relocated
Marshall University Complaint Resolution for Distance Students
According to U.S. Department of Education guidelines, public institutions offering distance education must provide clear complaint procedures.
Always start with Marshall’s internal process before contacting external agencies. Marshall University is committed to resolving student concerns promptly and fairly. If you are a distance student, please follow these steps:
- Submit your complaint through the Student Complaint Form.
- Indicate:
- That you are a distance student.
- Your physical location.
- If your issue involves non-WV professional licensure.
- Internal complaints are processed through Student Affairs and the relevant department.
If your complaint is not resolved internally:
- West Virginia SARA State Portal Entity
- WV HEPC Student Complaint Process
- Phone: 304-558-2101
- Email: sara@wvhepc.edu
- NC-SARA Complaint Page
If you live in California or the Northern Mariana Islands, NC-SARA does not apply. File complaints with:
California:
California Department of Consumer Affairs
Consumer Information Center
165 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112
Sacramento, CA 95834
Website: https://www.dca.ca.gov/consumers/complaints/oos_students.shtml
Northern Mariana Islands:
Office of the NMC President
P.O. Box 501250, Saipan MP 96950
Email: nmc@marianas.edu
The U.S. Department of Education requires Marshall University to provide contact information for state agencies that online students living outside West Virginia may reach if they have a complaint. Please visit this page for a list of state contacts for online student complaints.
Consumer Protection Under NC-SARA
Students enrolled in distance education programs at Marshall University are protected under NC-SARA policies, which ensure fair treatment and clear complaint resolution processes.
Read more about SARA Student Consumer Protections here.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Accreditation
Marshall University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Contact Information for State Authorization Questions
For questions about state authorization or NC-SARA participation, please email licensure@marshall.edu.
Additional information about NC-SARA can be found at https://nc-sara.org/.