State Authorization
Salve Regina University is authorized to offer online education under the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which covers 52 states and U.S. territories and is administered by four regional education compacts.
NC-SARA allows Salve to provide distance learning programs (both online and in the form of supervised field experiences) and coursework to residents of states other than Rhode Island. The state authorization reciprocity agreement is an ongoing evaluation process, with institutions reaffirmed annually.
The University's membership in NC-SARA does not address online/distance education programs leading to professional licensure. Please see the information regarding professional licensure programs.
Complaint Process
The compact requires that Salve initially work directly with students toward resolution of complaints. As a first step, all students should seek resolution to their complaints by notifying the relevant department chair or program director in their area of study. Concerns may often be resolved to the student's satisfaction after meeting and communicating with the department chair or program director. Students whose complaints remain unresolved at this level are encouraged to contact the academic office of the level in which they are enrolled:
Dean of Undergraduate Studies
undergradstudies@salve.edu
(401) 341-2216
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
gradoffice@salve.edu
(401) 341-2338
Should that process not satisfy any request, complaints may be directed to the agencies listed as appropriate.
NC-SARA Participating States
For submission of a complaint relating to a Rhode Island-based institution participating in the NC-SARA, please contact:
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
80 Washington St., second floor
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 736-1100
States Not Included Under NC-SARA
California: As an accredited nonprofit institution, Salve is not required to register with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and therefore may offer online distance education to students located in California.
Complaints should be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
States Included Under NC-SARA With Additional Information Requirements
Texas: As an accredited nonprofit institution, Salve is not regulated in Texas under Section 132.001(1)(B). Salve meets the four criteria in Tex. Educ. Code §132.001(1)(B). Please see our professional licensure page for more information.