State Authorizations
The U.S. Department of Education requires compliance with state regulations of any state in which UNG provides distance education for students. To facilitate this compliance with state regulations, UNG joined the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
NC-SARA membership allows UNG to offer distance education in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. California, not an NC-SARA state, does allow California residents to take UNG distance education courses.
Residents outside of the United States must follow the distance education rules and regulations of their country or province.
Email UNG Online Approval for assistance.
Out-Of-State Learning Placements
DETI must be notified before a student leaves Georgia for a clinical ration, student teaching, or internship for credit. Field trips and international placements are not reported. The information is used to stay in compliance with NC-SARA. Email DETI for more information.
For additional information about internships, refer to the Career Services Internships page. Once the Internship Learning Agreement Form (PDF) has been filled out, send it to DETI.
Online Learning at UNG
Visit Online Learning for details about our online programs.
Visit the UNG Admissions page to apply for admission.
State Authorizations Only
For questions about State Authorizations, contact UNG Online Approval for assistance.
All other inquiries should be addressed to the academic department offering the online program.
Complaints
Use the state-by-state contact information on this page.
NC-SARA Website
Visit the NC-SARA website to learn more about the state reciprocity agreements.
Learn more about the NC-SARA Student Complaints process.
Professional Licensure and Certification
The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that fulfill the educational requirements for students to apply for professional licensure or certification in Georgia. However, these programs may not meet the education requirements in other states.
Educational requirements vary by state or certification board, and there may be additional requirements that must be met. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program coordinator and the relevant licensing entity for further information and guidance.
Learn more about these programs and the states where educational requirements are met or not met for licensure or certification.