WBU State Authorization Map
The map below summarizes the status of our authorization or licensure to offer our online programs to residents of the different states in the U.S. You may click on any state to view our current status. You will also be able to see which states we are currently admitting students. This map is strictly limited to our fully online programs.
NOTE: District of Columbia is authorized under SARA.
The State of Texas is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and Wayland Baptist University is one of approved SARA institutions in Texas. As such, we adhere to an established common set of standards for offering post-secondary distance education among member states, districts and territories. Participation in SARA is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state.
Wayland Baptist University also works directly with states that are not NC-SARA members to ensure that when authorization or licensure is necessary, required approvals are secured. While we monitor the laws in each state, authorization of distance education is a dynamic environment and prospective students should check this site often for updates.
It is the student’s responsibility to understand current circumstances or special requirements in their state of residence.
Student Complaint Process
Wayland Baptist University strives to provide the highest quality educational opportunities available. However, if a conflict does arise, our efforts are meant to resolve your grievances, complaints, and concerns in an expeditious, fair, and amicable manner.
The university has developed a series of policies and procedures that provide students the opportunity to file a grievance within the university. These include policies and procedures related to harassment, discrimination, grade appeals, and other academic appeals which are described in the WBU Student Handbook. Students should consult the WBU Student Handbook and follow these policies to as the first step in attempting to resolve a student grievance.
Appeals at the State Level
If an issue cannot be resolved by Wayland Baptist University's internal processes, you may choose to file an appeal with the Texas State Board of Education or with the agency in your state of residence. Please use the following to locate your state’s contact agency:
- For SARA states, see NC-SARA State Portal Agency Contacts
- For non-SARA states:
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-431-6959
Florida Commission for Independent Education
325 W Gaines Street, Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
850-245-3200
Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
One Ashburton Place, Room 1401
Boston, MA 02108
617-994-6950
Last Update 01/03/2017
Contact the Virtual Campus at 806-291-3740 or vcsupport@wbu.edu with any questions regarding the information on this page.