Academic Regulations

Creighton is committed to helping potential students understand where the University is authorized to operate when it comes to online programs. Similarly, we know it’s important for potential students to understand how degrees related to occupations governed by professional licensure/certification requirements may or may not meet those requirements in U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Learn more about both topics below. 

States in which Creighton University is Authorized to Operate

If you are not a resident of the state where your online program is based, you should ensure that the program and institution are authorized to operate in your state.    

Nebraska is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), and Creighton is a participating institution. This means we are part of a group working together to make it easier for students to take online courses offered in other states. We are committed to complying with all states’ regulations for distance learning programs.

SARA is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state.  

Creighton University is offering online courses to all 50 states and Washington D.C. Forty-nine (49) states and D.C. operate under SARA policies and procedures.

California is not yet a member state of SARA, but it currently does not require authorization or registration from Creighton to offer online courses or supervised field visits/externships.  

Potential Nursing Graduate Students: Due to regulatory requirements in the following states, the Creighton University College of Nursing is unable to accept or enroll students who intend to reside in any of these states while pursuing a MSN or DNP nursing program, or Post-Graduate Certificate: Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Tennessee.

Doctor of Nursing Practice students residing in the state of Washington or intending to pursue clinicals in that state may only enroll in the following DNP tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, or Pediatric Primary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

The College of Nursing is currently unable to accept or enroll students in the Master of Science in Nursing Program who reside in the state of Washington or intend to pursue clinicals in that state.  

Registration Required

The following states require registration:  

Arizona*: Creighton University has been granted licensure for its Doctor of Medicine Program at the Creighton School of Medicine and College of Nursing second-degree BSN Program at the Regional Campus at St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. All other online programs are operating under SARA.

Field Experience  

Please note: SARA and non-SARA states have different requirements for internship/externship/field experience and/or clinicals and must be clarified prior to engaging in such. Programs should contact Patty Spawn – Office of General Counsel.  

Licensure  

Although Creighton University accepts out-of-state students in its distance education programs involving licensure or certification, it does not imply or guarantee recognition, or equivalency, and/or transfer to another state. Before seeking admission or beginning study in a distance education course or program involving licensure or certification, please find your program in the listing below on this page for information on the state in which you intend to pursue licensure. 

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosures

In compliance with federal regulations (specifically 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v)), Creighton University is required to disclose information about programs that prepare graduates for occupations governed by professional licensure/certification requirements in U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

We’ve listed the academic programs that lead to professional licensure or certification in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia below. See the linked PDF documents to learn how each academic program aligns with licensure requirements across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

How We Update Our Information

Professional licensure requirements are determined solely by each state and may change without notice to Creighton. While our information is updated annually, Creighton cannot guarantee continuous accuracy.

Creighton also cannot guarantee that any student will attain state-established licensure or certification in any field or jurisdiction. Current and prospective students in any of the programs listed below should consult the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice to confirm updated requirements and ensure program compatibility.

Additionally, federal law prohibits Creighton University from enrolling students located in states where a program is marked as “does not meet” requirements.

Notice Regarding International Requirements

Creighton University makes no guarantees regarding whether its programs meet the requirements for professional practice, certification or licensure outside of the United States. Prospective students living or working outside the U.S., or those planning to work internationally, should confirm with the appropriate certifying agency if completing a degree at Creighton will meet the academic credential requirements of the country where they intend to seek employment. 

No programs lead to licensure at this time.

No Programs lead to licensure at this time.

Creighton University School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312.988.6738.

According to the ABA, “Law schools that are ABA-approved provide a legal education that meets a minimum set of standards promulgated by the Council and Accreditation Committee of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Every U.S. jurisdiction has determined that graduates of ABA-approved law schools are eligible to sit for the bar exam in their respective jurisdiction.”

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