State Authorization
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Valdosta State University is proud to offer fully online and hybrid degree programs and certificate courses. Designed by expert faculty in the field of online learning and eLearning's Instructional Designers, you can expect personalized and quality education and programming with the flexibility of distance learning.
Professional Licensure Disclosures
Valdosta State University 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 relevant licensing entity for further information and guidance.
VSU has evaluated all of its professional licensure programs. Each program has been assigned one of the following disclosure statuses for a state/U.S. territory:
- Meets Requirements - (a student attestation is not required)
- Does Not Meet Requirements - (a student attestation is required)
In order for students to enroll in a program that has the status of "Does Not Meet Requirements" for a state/U.S. territory, they must go through the university's attestation process and attest to seek employment in a state that meets the educational requirements.
College of Education
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Professional Licensure Directory
NC-SARA has worked with the SARA State Portal Entities (SPEs) and regional compacts to create the Professional Licensure Directory, which provides contact information for five programs that lead to a professional license:
- Counseling
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social work
- Teacher Education
This directory does not contain specific information regarding regulations or requirements, but rather provides general contact information. NC-SARA updates this directory twice annually.
Click the program links below to be directed to the NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory**
PROGRAM | LAST UPDATED |
Counseling | July 2024 |
Nursing | July 2024 |
Psychology | July 2024 |
Social Work | July 2024 |
Teacher Education | July 2024 |
**Information found here has been linked directly to NC - SARA's Professional Licensure Directory |
Complaints/Grievances Process
Valdosta State University is committed to providing the best student experience and we strive to provide student policies and procedures that are reasonable, fairly administered, and well-publicized. Our Student Concerns and Complaints/Grievances page provides details about the student complaint and grievance process and procedures.
Should the situation arise, students have the right to file a complaint concerning SARA-related regulations of online degree and certificate programs. Below, review the process for filing that complaint as well as specific contact information for each state.
*Note: Student complaints about grades or student conduct may not be appealed to the portal agency. Additionally, home state portal agencies report the status of complaint(s) to NC-SARA on a quarterly basis.
Center for eLearning
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Converse Hall
Suite 3200
Email Address
blazeview@valdosta.edu -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.245.6490
Office Hours
M-Th: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
F: 8 AM - 3 PM