The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Many of UC’s academic programs have specialized accreditation specific to their fields. For a list of organizations that accredit programs within UC, please refer to UC Accreditation.
The University of Cincinnati has been approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) initiative. Participation in SARA grants the University reciprocity to offer online and distance learning programs to residents of other SARA states, except where noted. Additional information regarding SARA can be found at NC-SARA.
Federal regulations require that the University of Cincinnati publicly disclose whether completing certain programs, which may lead to professional licensure or certification, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in each state. This disclosure applies to all program modalities, including on-ground, online, or hybrid.
Students may enroll in a licensure program if they will be physically residing in a state or territory where the program meets the educational requirements for licensure while attending the University of Cincinnati. Students who will be residing in a state or territory where the program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure may contact the State Authorization Team at [email protected] to discuss any available options.
The following charts disclose the University’s licensure programs and indicate in which states or territories the licensure programs meet or do not meet the educational requirements for licensure.
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This program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in every U.S. State, the District of Columbia, and these U.S. Territories: American Samoa, Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Palau, US Virgin Islands.
*For states/territories where the educational requirements for licensure are designated as “Meets”, the educational requirements for this program are met through state licensing reciprocity. Students must first obtain an Ohio license. Other state licenses may then be obtained through licensing reciprocity. Please contact the College for additional information.
*Arizona meets the educational requirements for this program through state licensing reciprocity. Students must first obtain an Ohio license. An Arizona license may then be obtained through licensing reciprocity. Please contact the College for additional information.
*Alaska, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, North Dakota and Oregon meet the educational requirements for this program through state licensing reciprocity. Students must first obtain an Ohio license. Licenses for Alaska, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, North Dakota or Oregon may then be obtained through licensing reciprocity. Please contact the College for additional information.
For specific information regarding state authorization or to find out which programs are available in your state, please click on your state or territory below. While the university is authorized to operate in other SARA member states, program-specific considerations may be noted. Some professional programs, such as nursing, teacher education, and others, also fall under the jurisdiction of state professional licensing boards. If you are considering a program that leads to licensure or certification, it is essential to understand the regulations and requirements for your home state before enrolling in any academic program. As a starting point, see the Professional Licensure section above. Please note that this information is subject to change.
Please select a state to view information for by clicking it the state below:
If the online program in which you are interested is not available in your state, or you have questions regarding state authorization, approval or exemption, please email [email protected].
The University of Cincinnati is committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities. If a conflict arises, the University aims to resolve student grievances, complaints, and concerns in an expeditious, fair, and collegial manner.
For more information, visit the Student Complaint Information webpage, which provides details about UC’s student complaint process and procedures, as well as contacts for each state.
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