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Programs that lead to professional licensure or certification may have specific educational requirements that vary by state or territory. Students are strongly encouraged to:

  • Confirm educational requirements for licensure in the state or jurisdiction where they intend to work
  • Contact their academic program for guidance on licensure eligibility
  • Understand that placement opportunities and additional requirements may vary by program

Where required, Purdue provides state-by-state determinations indicating whether programs meet or do not meet educational requirements for licensure. In limited cases, a determination may not be available where the university does not enroll or recruit students in that state.

Purdue University does not guarantee:

  • Placement in specific schools, districts or clinical sites
  • That a program meets educational requirements for licensure in all states

Please review online program licensure disclosures:

Online Degrees

Purdue offers online programs to learners around the world; however, degree recognition varies by country.

  • Some countries may not recognize foreign or online degrees
  • Requirements may differ based on local regulations, including data privacy laws and applicable taxes
  • Students are responsible for confirming whether the degree will meet their academic or employment goals in their country

Professional Licensure

Licensure requirements vary by country and profession

  • A Purdue online degree may not meet educational requirements for licensure outside the United States
  • Students should contact the appropriate licensing board in their country of residence or intended employment before enrolling

Overview

Under federal regulations for distance education, Purdue University must provide students with information on how to file complaints.

Students are encouraged to first attempt resolution through Purdue University before filing complaints with external agencies.

Step 1: File a Complaint with Purdue University

Students should first contact the office or department responsible for the issue:

Most university offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and observe standard U.S. holidays.

Step 2: Escalate to the Indiana State Portal Entity (if applicable)

If a complaint is not resolved through Purdue:

  • Students located in a SARA-participating state may escalate complaints to the Indiana SARA portal agency
  • Complaints may also be reviewed by the student’s state of residence

Scope of SARA complaints:

  • Misrepresentation or misleading information
  • Accuracy of tuition, fees or financial aid information
  • Accuracy of licensure or program information
  • Marketing/recruitment practices
  • Distance education delivery practices

SARA applies to distance education students:

  • Applies to students enrolled in distance education across state lines
  • Applies to students located outside the institution’s home state

Relevant resources:

Step 3: File with External Agencies

If the complaint remains unresolved:

Students may also file complaints with the appropriate agency in their state of residence.

Accreditation ensures that institutions meet established standards of educational quality through self-evaluation and peer review.

Purdue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Review Purdue’s accreditation status and details through the Accreditation – Institutional Data Analytics + Assessment

Purdue University is committed to providing accessible educational experiences in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA).

Disability Resource Center – Purdue University (DRC) supports students with disabilities by:

  • Coordinating reasonable accommodations
  • Partnering with faculty to ensure accessibility
  • Providing guidance on available resources

Students who require accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) before classes begin.