Skip to main content
Default Hero Image

State Authorization of Online programs

online learning

National standards and authorization.

The state of Indiana and Purdue Fort Wayne, are members of the National Council for State Authorization for Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). 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 to establish national standards for online courses and programs that are offered outside the institution’s home state. It is intended to make it easier for you to take online classes outside the home state of your college or university.

Accent texture
SARA seal.
Students studying together.

Professional Licensure

Review the process.

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 a field experience in another state.

Purdue 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 the university.

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 your program director or 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 by state

Find the licensing details you need.

ALABAMA
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.

Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

ALASKA
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.

Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

ARIZONA
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.

Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

ARKANSAS
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.

Arkansas Division of Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

CALIFORNIA
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.

California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

COLORADO
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.

Colorado Department of Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

CONNECTICUT
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.

Connecticut Office of Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

DELAWARE
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.

Delaware Department of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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.

District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

FLORIDA
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.

Florida Commission for Independent Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

GEORGIA
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.

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

HAWAII
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.

Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

IDAHO
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.

Idaho State Board of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

ILLINOIS
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.

Illinois State Board of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

INDIANA

Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

IOWA
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.

Iowa Department of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

KANSAS
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.

Kansas Board of Regents
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

KENTUCKY
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.

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

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.

Louisiana Board of Regents
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

MAINE
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.

Maine Department of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

MARYLAND
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.

Maryland Higher Education Commission
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

MASSACHUSETTS
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.

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

MICHIGAN
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.

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

MINNESOTA
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.

Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

MISSISSIPPI
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.

Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

MISSOURI
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.

Missouri Department of Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

MONTANA
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.

Montana University System
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

NEBRASKA
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.

Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

NEVADA
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.

Nevada Department of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

NEW HAMPSHIRE
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.

New Hampshire Department of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

NEW JERSEY
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.

New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

NEW MEXICO
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.

New Mexico Higher Education Department
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

NEW YORK
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.

New York State Education Department
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

NORTH CAROLINA
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.

University of North Carolina System Board of Governors
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

NORTH DAKOTA
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.

North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

OHIO
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.

Ohio Department of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

OKLAHOMA
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.

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

OREGON
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.

Oregon Office of Degree Authorization
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

PENNSYLVANIA
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Pennysylvania 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.

Pennsylvania Department of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

PUERTO RICO
Purdue Fort Wayne is authorized to operate in Puerto Rico 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.

Puerto Rico Council on Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

RHODE ISLAND
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.

Rhode Island Office of Postsecondary Commissioner
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

SOUTH CAROLINA
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.

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

SOUTH DAKOTA
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.

South Dakota Secretary of State
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

TENNESSEE
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.

Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

TEXAS
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.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

UTAH
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.

Utah State Board of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

VERMONT
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.

Vermont Agency of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

VIRGINIA
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.

Virginia State Council of Higher Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

WASHINGTON
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.

Washington Student Achievement Council
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

WEST VIRGINIA
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.

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

WISCONSIN
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.

Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

WYOMING
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.

Wyoming Department of Education
Counselor Education Licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Teacher Education Licensure

Student online studying with a friend.

Spring 2025

Online Course Survey

Each semester, Purdue Fort Wayne is required to confirm where our students are residing while taking their online course(s). If you are taking an online course in Spring 2025, please fill out the survey below.

Black background texture

Complaints and resolutions.

We’re committed to providing an exceptional educational experience to all our Dons. If something isn’t right during your time as a prospective or current student, we want to hear about it.

Learn More