Out-of-State Online Students
If you live outside Nevada or plan to move while enrolled, the information below explains how 麻豆影院 (麻豆影院) is authorized to offer online education, how professional licensure may be affected, and what to do if you have questions or concerns.
Authorization to Offer Online Programs
Colleges and universities must be authorized to offer online courses and programs to students who live outside their home state.
麻豆影院 is authorized to deliver online classes and programs to students in all U.S. states.
麻豆影院 participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), a national initiative that allows approved institutions to offer distance education across state lines while complying with state regulations.
-
Nevada became a SARA member on May 14, 2014
-
麻豆影院 is an approved institutional member of SARA
-
麻豆影院 may offer online courses to students located in all SARA member states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico
-
California is not a SARA member, but it does not require authorization for public higher education institutions like 麻豆影院
To learn more about SARA, visit .
Keep Your Address Information Current
Your physical location matters for state authorization and licensure disclosures.
If you have recently moved or your address has changed, please update your information as soon as possible:
-
Log in through the My麻豆影院 link on the 麻豆影院 homepage, or
-
Submit a Student Information Change Form to the Admissions and Records Office
Professional Licensure Programs
If you are enrolled in 鈥� or considering 鈥� an online program that leads to professional licensure (such as healthcare or education programs), licensure requirements may vary by state.
Important things to know:
-
SARA does not provide reciprocity for professional licensing
-
Completing a program at 麻豆影院 does not automatically guarantee licensure eligibility in another state
-
Each state sets its own licensing requirements
You are strongly encouraged to:
-
Contact your academic department or program directly
-
Review licensure requirements in the state where you plan to work
View information about 麻豆影院 programs that lead to professional licensure.
Federal and State Regulations
Distance education is regulated at both the federal and state levels.
-
Federal regulations are issued by the U.S. Department of Education
-
Individual states may have additional requirements that apply to institutions and programs
For reference, federal regulations regarding distance education can be found through the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Student Complaints (SARA Students)
麻豆影院 is committed to providing high-quality online education. If you are a student living in a SARA member state and have concerns about your online educational experience, you may submit a complaint for review.
Examples of complaints that may be considered under SARA include:
-
Accuracy of tuition or fee information
-
Accreditation status
-
Whether a program meets licensure requirements
-
Course transfer information
The following are not covered under SARA:
-
Grade appeals
-
Student advising appeals
These appeals should be directed to the appropriate administrator at 麻豆影院.
麻豆影院 Student Complaint Procedures
Details for various types of complaints are given in the 麻豆影院 General Catalog.
Page 37: Discrimination or sexual harassment. Complaints are initiated through the academic department chair or director of an administrative unit. Alternately, any department chair, dean or director may serve as the recipient of a complaint.
Page 42: Instructor conduct or other non-grade injustice. Student Grievance Procedure: complaints are initiated through the vice president of academic affairs.
Page 47: Violation of rules of conduct by a student. Complaints are initiated through the college president or the student conduct officer.
Page 77: Grade appeals. Complaints are initiated through the instructor. If satisfactory resolution is not reached, additional steps are detailed on page 77 of the catalog.
Deceptive Trade Practices and Fraud
Deceptive trade practices and acts of fraud are strictly prohibited. This includes false or misleading representations related to:
-
Recruitment or marketing
-
Tuition, fees, or admissions information
-
Accreditation or approvals
-
Transferability of credits
-
Facilities, faculty qualifications, or institutional size
-
Testimonials or endorsements that mislead prospective students
Complaints related to deceptive trade practices are handled according to SARA Board Policy and must first be initiated at the institutional level.
At 麻豆影院, these complaints are submitted through the:
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Appeals Beyond 麻豆影院
If a SARA-related complaint is not resolved at the institutional level, students may file an appeal with the Nevada State SARA Portal:
Ren茅e Davis
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Student Affairs
Nevada System of Higher Education
Phone: 775-784-3447
The decision of the Nevada State SARA Portal is final.
Contact
For any questions or concerns, please contact:
Karl Stevens
Dean of Online Education
麻豆影院
1500 College Parkway, HTC 115
Elko, Nevada (USA) 89801
775-327-2184
karl.stevens@gbcnv.edu
Continue exploring 麻豆影院 Online programs
