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.
State authorization
The University of Louisville participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). SARA allows member states and participating institutions to offer distance education in other member states and U.S. territories so long as the institution adheres to SARA's quality and consumer protection standards.
Except for California, all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are members of SARA. Although California is not a SARA member, UofL is not subject to the regulations of the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education due to our out-of-state public institution status. Therefore, UofL can offer programs to individuals located in California without seeking additional institutional authorization. More information on SARA can be found by visiting nc-sara.org.
Program Availability
Although the University of Louisville is authorized to offer distance education in other SARA member states, program-specific considerations may affect program availability. These restrictions are typically due to state licensing board requirements or other state agency requirements and often impact the availability of field placements in these locations. Participation in SARA does not exempt the University from these requirements. Please review additional information about state authorization and program availability on the State Authorizations tab of the Online Learning site.
Relocating
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 and/or meet the eligibility requirements of that state. Please contact your program to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements before you relocate during the course of a program.
Professional Licensure
If you are considering a program that leads to licensure or certification, it is essential that you understand the regulations and requirements for your home state prior to enrolling in any academic program. The fact that a given program may be authorized to be offered in your state does not indicate or guarantee your eligibility for professional licensure or certification in that state. All of the University of Louisville’s programs designed to lead to professional licensure meet the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Kentucky.
To determine whether our programs meet educational requirements for licensure in other U.S. states and territories, please review our publicly available professional licensure disclosures at https://louisville.edu/oapa/licensure-information for on-campus programs and at https://louisville.edu/online/About-Us?tab=disclosures for online programs.
Student Complaint Procedures
The University’s Student Complaint Procedure is outlined in detail on the Dean of Students website. Students should first seek to resolve their complaints through informal discussion and administrative channels. This is the same process for all students enrolled at University of Louisville.
Students enrolled in online programs who have complaints, grievances, or concerns regarding courses taken at the University of Louisville should contact the University’s Student Advocate in the Dean of Students office to have the issues resolved in an expeditious, fair, and amicable manner.
In the unlikely event that the issue is not resolved internally at the University of Louisville, students enrolled in online programs may file complaints with other agencies. The process will depend upon where a student resides and can be found at the Online Student Resource page.