In preparation for the start of a new school year, the State Authorization Team worked tirelessly during the hot summer months to maintain The Ohio State University’s approved status nationwide. Because of their hard work, students all over the country are able to participate in the Ohio State...
The State Authorization team is making progress researching and obtaining international approvals for The Ohio State University distance education programs. The team recently received the following Canadian approvals:
Manitoba: Ohio State is approved to offer online programs, including...
Your comments, questions, and concerns have been heard. Over the past few months, the State Authorization Team collected thoughtful feedback from faculty and staff across the university on the draft state...
Imagine a student who lives in North Carolina and wants to become a Buckeye by enrolling in one of our online programs. Or a current student who wants to intern for credit at their dream company in Washington, D.C. Or even a Buckeye who wants to pursue a field experience in South Carolina to...
The state authorization team is currently developing a new university-wide state authorization policy to better define the role colleges and units play in state authorization at The Ohio State University. The reason? State authorization needs a better handle on all activities taking place...
Today The Ohio State University was approved to offer distance education programs in Connecticut. This brings Ohio State’s total to 50 online-authorized states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This means more education...
State authorization is a complex requirement of state regulatory agencies, driving institutions like Ohio State to become authorized before offering any type of education within another state’s border. Achieving state authorization is a...
Offering distance education across the nation is no walk in the park. Teams and experts work around the clock to develop regulations and gain individual state approvals in order for students to reach expanded available programs and courses. These advocates are working together to improve the...
Ohio State’s online programs are on their way to being offered coast to coast. Through the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement , programs are available for students all over – but this is no easy task. Gaining individual state...