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State Authorization
States have the authority to regulate out-of-state post-secondary institutions that offer or participate in activities within their borders to protect students, consumers, the general public, and state interests. State authorization involves obtaining permission to carry out certain activities in other states.
Acquiring authorization from another state to conduct business can be complex, requiring documentation, renewals, and compliance with regulations.
Staying in compliance from the state of California
Our university offers online courses, but before enrolling in an online course, ensure the following criteria are met.:
- Plan on doing your coursework in the state of California.
- If you know you will not be in California, check your intended state, listed below, to review our authorized or online-only states.
- Keep in mind that not all states are authorized for online learning.
- Before enrolling, get approval from the financial aid or the registrar's office.
Remember that taking online courses requires approval while not physically in California.
Please start with the search tool below and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
STATE | AUTHORIZATION DETERMINATION |
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Alabama | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Alaska | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Arizona | Allowed to offer online courses only |
Arkansas | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
California | Allowed to offer all online courses / programs |
Colorado | Allowed to offer online courses only |
Connecticut | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Delaware | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
District of Columbia | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Florida | Allowed to offer online courses only |
Geogia | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Hawaii | Allowed to offer programs with some restrictions |
Idaho | Allowed to offer online courses only |
Illinois | Allowed to offer online courses only |
Indiana | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Iowa | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Kansas | Allowed to offer online courses only |
Kentucky | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Louisiana | Allowed to offer online courses only |
Maine | Allowed to offer online courses only |
Maryland | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Massachusetts | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Michigan | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Minnesota | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Mississippi | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Missouri | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Montana | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Nebraska | Allowed to offer programs with some restrictions |
Nevada | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
New Hampshire | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
New Jersey | Allowed to offer online courses only |
New Mexico | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
New York | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
North Carolina | Allowed to offer online courses only |
North Dakota | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Ohio | Allowed to offer online courses only |
Oklahoma | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Oregon | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Pennsylvania | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Rhode Island | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
South Carolina | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
South Dakota | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Tennessee | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Texas | Allowed to offer online courses only |
Utah | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Vermont | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Virgina | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Washington | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
West Virginia | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Wisconsin | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |
Wyoming | La Sierra has not yet received authorization to offer any online courses / programs |