Evangel University is obligated to comply with other states’ laws regarding the delivery of distance education to residents of other states. For purposes of this summary, distance education includes 100% online programs, hybrid programs that require some on-the-ground experience, certificate programs, and non-credit programs and/or courses that will be delivered to students residing outside the state of Missouri.
Evangel University participated in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) until July 12, 2024, which provided authorization to offer distance education in all U.S. states except California. California does not require authorization for online courses unless Evangel University has physical presence in California. Students enrolled at Evangel University before July 12, 2024 can continue classes through December 2024. After December 2024, Evangel University will need to be approved by individual states outside Missouri to continue serving their residents, and the University is seeking those approvals. Laws regarding distance education vary state-by-state, and even program-by-program within a state. Consequently, compliance with state authorization requirements is an ongoing process and requires input and cooperation from Evangel’s colleges and academic departments.
The chart below provides a summary of Evangel’s current status with each state. Numerous applications are in process and this summary will be updated regularly as responses are received.
Licensure Issues – This information only includes state authorization information. Licensure requirements are separate and can be found on the academic program pages of Evangel’s website.
Advisors/Coordinators: Please contact Evangel’s State Authorization Coordinator for clarification prior to approving an on-ground or field experience.
| State | Status | Program Exclusions | New students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Alaska | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Arizona | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Arkansas | Authorized through December 2025. | Excludes: | Accepting new students for most programs. Exclusions include the following: |
| 1) Graduate counseling: Must file separately for counseling programs. | 1) Graduate counseling degree programs | ||
| 2) Approved for current graduate education students but not admitting additional students in graduate education programs. | 2) Graduate education degree program | ||
| 3)Undergraduate accounting programs | 3) Undergraduate accounting programs | ||
| 4) Undergraduate addiction studies | 4) Undergraduate addiction studies programs | ||
| 5) Undergraduate psychology program | 5) Undergraduate psychology program | ||
| 2) Graduate education degree programs | |||
| California | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Colorado | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Connecticut | Authorized to serve currently enrolled students through December 2025. Application in process to enroll new students. | New student application acceptance paused | |
| Delaware | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Florida | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Georgia | Authorized | Excludes: | Accepting new students for most programs. Exclusions include the following: |
| Undergraduate accounting programs | Undergraduate accounting programs | ||
| Undergraduate addiction studies programs | Undergraduate addiction studies programs | ||
| Hawaii | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Idaho | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Illinois | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Indiana | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Iowa | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Kansas | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Kentucky | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Louisiana | Authorized | Excludes: | Accepting new students |
| 1) Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | |||
| 2) Master of Science in School Counseling | |||
| 3) Master of Education in Education Leadership | |||
| 4) Doctor of Education | |||
| Maine | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Maryland | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Evangel University is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission as an out-of-state institution that can enroll Maryland students in online distance education. | |||
| Massachusetts | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Michigan | Not authorized | New student applications paused | |
| Minnesota | Not authorized | New student applications paused | |
| Mississippi | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Missouri | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Montana | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Nebraska | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Nevada | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| New Hampshire | Not authorized | New student application acceptance paused | |
| New Jersey | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| New Mexico | Not authorized | New student applications paused | |
| New York | Not authorized | New student applications paused | |
| North Carolina | Religious exemption granted for the following programs: Certificate in Bible, Certificate in Church Leadership, Certificate in Ministerial Credentialing, Certificate in Worship Arts Leadership, Bachelor of Science Church Ministries, Master of Arts Intercultural Studies, Master of Arts Theological Studies, Master of Divinity, Master of Leadership and Ministry, Doctor of Ministry, Ph.D. in Biblical Interpretation and Theology, Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Master of Theology | Excludes: | Accepting new applications in approved religious studies degree programs. |
| 1) Online Dual Enrollment program | |||
| 2) Undergraduate programs in Accounting, Addiction Studies, Allied Health, Biology, Behavioral Health, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, General Education, Humanitarian Relief & Development, Leadership, Multidisciplinary Studies, Psychology. | |||
| 3) Certificates in Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention, Lean Six Sigma, Recording Technology, Addiction Studies, Christian School Instructor. | |||
| 4) Graduate Education programs | |||
| 5) Graduate Counseling programs | |||
| 6) Graduate Leadership programs | |||
| North Dakota | Not authorized | New student application acceptance paused | |
| Ohio | Authorized | Must seek authorization for internships and practicums. | Accepting new students |
| Oklahoma | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Oregon | In Process | New student application acceptance paused | |
| Pennsylvania | Authorized | Must seek authorization for internships and practicums. | Accepting new students |
| Puerto Rico | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Rhode Island | Not Authorized | New student application acceptance paused | |
| South Carolina | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| South Dakota | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Tennessee | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Texas | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Utah | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Vermont | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Virginia | Not Authorized | New student application acceptance paused | |
| Washington | Authorized | Excludes: | Accepting new students |
| 1) Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | |||
| 2) Master of Science in School Counseling | |||
| 3) Master of Education in Education Leadership | |||
| 4) Doctor of Education | |||
| West Virginia | Authorized | Accepting new students | |
| Wisconsin | Authorized for Religious Programs. Currently enrolled students are authorized to finish degree programs. | Excludes: | Accepting new applications in approved religious studies degree programs. |
| 1) Online Dual Enrollment program | |||
| 2) Undergraduate programs in Accounting, Addiction Studies, Allied Health, Biology, Behavioral Health, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, General Education, Humanitarian Relief & Development, Leadership, Multidisciplinary Studies, Psychology. | |||
| 3) Certificates in Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention, Lean Six Sigma, Recording Technology, Addiction Studies, Christian School Instructor. | |||
| 4) Graduate Education programs | |||
| 5) Graduate Counseling programs | |||
| 6) Graduate Leadership programs | |||
| Wyoming | Authorized to serve currently enrolled students through degree completion. Filing for religious exemption. | New student application acceptance paused | |