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State Authorization

Xavier University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education has authorized Xavier to offer undergraduate and graduate level certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Xavier University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements as an approved Ohio NC-SARA institution. Through this participation, Xavier is authorized to offer distance education programs to students located in all states (except California which is not currently a member in SARA). As an accredited, non-profit postsecondary educational institution, Xavier is exempt from California regulations related to the licensing of online postsecondary education offered to California residents. Therefore XU distance education programs can be offered in this state. Residents of countries other than the United States should consult the Information for International Applicants to Online Programs page.

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Exceptions

Due to state regulations regarding the delivery of distance education, as well as requirements of each individual state board of nursing, Xavier is not currently able to accept applications from all states into all of its online programs. 

Applications permitted from residents of all states.

Applications permitted from residents of all states.

While Xavier is able to offer online programs to residents of all states through its participate in SARA, the College of Nursing and all its programs are subject to the rules and regulations of the Boards of Nursing in each state/territory where its students reside. Based upon individual state/territory rules and regulations, Xavier may not be able to offer admission to residents of each US state/territory into each program. In addition, as online licensure programs, Xavier’s Nurse Practitioner programs must meet educational requirements for licensure in a state/territory in order to admit residents. Students who are located in states or territories where Xavier does not meet educational requirements for licensure may complete an attestation that they intend to apply for licensure in a state or territory where Xavier does meet educational requirements for licensure. For specific information, see this list detailing whether each state/territory meets state authorization and licensure requirements. For more information on licensure disclosure, see our Professional Licensure webpage.

Applications permitted from residents of all states.

Applications permitted from residents of all states. Please be advised that our educator preparation programs are NOT accredited in Kentucky by the Education Professional Standards Board and are NOT recognized for initial, additional or renewal of certification or salary enhancement (rank change) for K-12 educators in Kentucky. For more information, please visit the Education Professional Standards Board’s website.

At this time, Xavier University admits students to the Nursing (MSN) program from the below listed US states and territories only. 

  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Texas
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington DC
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Guam
  • Puerto Rico
  • US Virgin Islands

Applications permitted from residents of all states except for Kentucky. Please be advised that our educator preparation programs are NOT accredited in Kentucky by the Education Professional Standards Board and are NOT recognized for initial, additional or renewal of certification or salary enhancement (rank change) for K-12 educators in Kentucky. Residents of Kentucky are not permitted to enroll in Xavier’s M.Ed. in Special Education program. For more information, please visit the Education Professional Standards Board’s website.

Complaint Resolution

Xavier University strives to provide the highest quality educational experience for all of its students. However, if a conflict does arise, students are encouraged to reach out to the appropriate personnel to discuss concerns, grievances and complaints. Issues related to academic courses should be raised first with the instructor, then the instructor’s department chair and finally the instructor’s dean, if necessary. Issues related to sex discrimination should be filed with the Title IX Office.

If an issue cannot be resolved by Xavier University’s internal processes, students in online courses in SARA states may choose to file a complaint with the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Matt Exline
Assistant Director of Program Approval Operations
Ohio Department of Higher Education
25 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614.728.3095
mexline@highered.ohio.gov

Students in states not participating in SARA may appeal to their state of residence. Students located in California may file a complaint by writing to the Department of Consumer Affairs or calling DCA’s Consumer Information Center (CIC) at:

California Department of Consumer Affairs
Consumer Information Center
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112
Sacramento, CA 95834
833.942.1120
dca@dca.ca.gov

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