Accreditation & Authorization
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The University of Louisville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, doctorate, and first-professional (D.M.D., J.D., M.D.) degrees. The University of Louisville also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of the University of Louisville 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).
SACSCOC should be contacted only for accreditation-related reasons. The UofL accreditation liaison should be consulted before any inquiries are made to SACSCOC. Contact the Office of Academic Planning & Accountability with any questions at 502-852-6169.
Institutional & Professional Accreditation
State Authorization
The University of Louisville has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. SARA is a voluntary agreement that allows states and institutions to offer distance education, including out-of-state field placements, in other participating states so long as the institution adheres to certain quality and consumer protection standards. See more information on SARA. Kentucky is a member of SARA, and UofL is an approved SARA institution.
Though SARA authorizes the University to offer its programs in member states, it is possible that other state requirements not covered by SARA (such as requirements from state licensing boards) could necessitate the restriction of certain programs in certain states. Students may not be able to complete field placements in their desired state if the state licensing board has additional requirements or approval processes.
Important note for relocating during the course of a program: Prospective and current students should keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements vary by state and that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether that student can continue in the course, meet the eligibility requirements of that state, and/or receive financial aid funding. Please contact your program to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements if you relocate during the course of a program.
- Online Education
- State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) (pdf)
- CPE Authorization Letter for UofL September 11, 2017 (pdf)
Student Complaints
Information about Student Complaint Processes:
- Disability
- Discrimination
- Distance Education/Online Learning
- Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education - Consumer Complaints
- Student Resources
State Authorization Resources
The following organizations have information about the national reciprocity agreement process for state authorization:
- National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
- State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) State Authorization Surveys
- SREB and the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)
- WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies State Authorization Network (SAN)
- WICHE State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement