NC-SARA

York College is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

SARA is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for the approval of interstate postsecondary distance education courses and programs. York College online programs are approved by the New York State Education Department.

SARA Requirements: Professional Licensure Disclosure

While SARA does not address professional licensing board approval for programs leading to state licensing, SARA does require that participating institutions provide proper notification to students as to whether courses and programs will meet the professional licensure requirements in states where students are located. This is in alignment with federal regulations.

Professional Licensure

York College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Board of Regents in New York State (NYS) grants professional licensure/certificates to qualified candidates. Queens College is also an institutional member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA membership does not grant reciprocity or exempt Queens College from state professional licensing/certification requirements.

York College academic programs have been designed to meet the accreditation and licensure/certification requirements as well as prepare students to apply for licensure/certification exams in the State of New York. As a result, licensing/certification requirements in New York may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain licensure/certification in any other state.

Programs Leading to Licensure/Certification

At this time (Fall 2025-Spring 2026), York College does not offer any online programs that lead to professional licensure. As approved online programs begin admitting online students, programs and professional licensure informatin will be added to this page.

Current online programs:

• Aviation Management (MS)
• Business Administration (BS)
• Clinical Trial Management (MS)
• Community Health (BS)
• Finance (BS)
• Nursing Education (MS) 

Mandatory professional license disclosures are required.

Aviation Management

Mandatory Professional License Disclosure

The M.S. in Aviation Management is registered with the New York State Education Department. York College has designed curriculum in this online graduate-level program that, if successfully completed, is sufficient to prepare students to perform leadership roles across the aviation industry and apply aviation management strategies to real-world situations. This curriculum is guided by the standards set by the American Association of Aviation Executives (AAAE) and the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).

York College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards, and are fact-specific determinations.
This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made.

Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their state’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.

After making all reasonable efforts, York College cannot determine whether the curricula for this online graduate program, if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the licensure and certification education requirements in states and territories other than New York.

Business Administration

Mandatory Professional License Disclosure

The B.S. in Business Administration is registered with the New York State Education Department. York College has designed curriculum in this online undergraduate-level program that, if successfully completed, is sufficient to prepare students to become professional competent and socially responsible employees and managers across corporate, government or other entities that require organizational, managerial and analytical skills. 

York College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards, and are fact-specific determinations.
This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made.

Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their state’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.

After making all reasonable efforts, York College cannot determine whether the curricula for this online undergraduate program, if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the licensure and certification education requirements in states and territories other than New York.

Clinical Trial Management

Mandatory Professional License Disclosure

The M.S. in Clinical Trial Management is registered with the New York State Education Department. York College has designed curriculum in this online graduate-level program that, if successfully completed, is sufficient to prepare students to perform various roles as clinical research professionals. 

York College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards, and are fact-specific determinations.
This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made.

Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their state’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.

After making all reasonable efforts, York College cannot determine whether the curricula for this online graduate program, if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the licensure and certification education requirements in states and territories other than New York.

Community Health

Mandatory Professional License Disclosure

The B.S. in Community Health Education is registered with the New York State Education Department. York College has designed curriculum in this online undergraduate-level program that, if successfully completed, is sufficient to prepare students to engage in program planning, intervention, outreach and advocacy, while addressing barriers to health equity. 

York College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards, and are fact-specific determinations.
This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made.

Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their state’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.

After making all reasonable efforts, York College cannot determine whether the curricula for this online undergraduate program, if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the licensure and certification education requirements in states and territories other than New York.

Finance

Mandatory Professional License Disclosure

The B.S. in Finance is registered with the New York State Education Department. York College has designed curriculum in this online undergraduate-level program that, if successfully completed, is sufficient to prepare students to deploy a deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, risk management and corporate finance. 

York College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards, and are fact-specific determinations.
This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made.

Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their state’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.

After making all reasonable efforts, York College cannot determine whether the curricula for this online undergraduate program, if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the licensure and certification education requirements in states and territories other than New York.

Nursing Education

Mandatory Professional License Disclosure

The M.S. in Nursing Education is registered with the New York State Education Department. York College has designed curriculum in this online graduate-level program that, if successfully completed, is sufficient to prepare students to deploy the knowledge, skills, and values essential for the role of a professional nurse educator.

York College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards, and are fact-specific determinations.
This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made.

Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their state’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.

After making all reasonable efforts, York College cannot determine whether the curricula for this online graduate program, if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the licensure and certification education requirements in states and territories other than New York.

Complaint Resolution

NC-SARA students have an avenue for filing complaints related to consumer protections and/or NC-SARA Policy with the institution. Note: NC-SARA complaints do NOT include complaints related to grades or student conduct violations. Additional information for filing complaints related to consumer protections can be found on the SARA Student Complaints webpage.

1. Consumer protections complaints, as outlined by the SARA Policy Manual, may be filed internally with the Office of Student Affairs. Students should follow all internal processes, as guided by the Office of Student Affairs, prior to filing a complaint with a state agency. You may find complaint procedures here or may contact the Office of Student Affairs via email VPSA@qc.cuny.edu to request assistance.
   If the situation is not resolved internally, students may contact the entities below to file a complaint. You may also learn more about student complaints and NC-SARA by visiting the SARA Student Complaints webpage.
2. City University of New York
   Office of Student Advocacy and Referral
   205 East 42nd Street
   New York, NY 10017
   646-664-8800
   studentaffairs@cuny.edu
   Students enrolled in distance education must exhaust the Queens College internal complaint process and the CUNY complaint process before moving on in the SARA complaint process. Students may learn more about student complaints and NC-SARA here. Additionally, students may review New York State Education Department’s complaint procedures.
   CUNY Student Conduct, Advocacy & Referral – The City University of New York
3. New York State Department of Education (NYSED)
   New York State Education Department
   89 Washington Avenue, 960 EBA
   Albany, NY 12234
   The deadline for filing a SARA-related complaint with NYSED is two years. If a person bringing a complaint is not satisfied with the outcome of the institutional process for handling complaints, the complaint (except for complaints about grades or student conduct violations) may be appealed within two years of the incident about which the complaint is made, to the SARA Portal Entity in the home state of the institution against which the complaint has been lodged.”
   NYSED SARA-Student Complaint Process | New York State Education Department