Why did I receive an email about professional licensure?
Certain professions (e.g. health care, teaching, social work, etc.) require that you obtain licensure or certification beyond your degree to be employed in that field. Professional licensure regulations and requirements vary by profession and by state. Effective July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education requires institutions to provide public disclosures whether programs 鈥meet鈥 or 鈥do not meet鈥 education requirements in any state where students are located for purposes of receiving instruction.
帝王会所 is committed to complying with federal regulations and demonstrating transparency. You received a professional licensure disclosure notice because:
- You are considering enrollment in a professional licensure program, and the University is required to disclose to you the determination we鈥檝e made regarding licensure requirements for your intended program; or
- You are currently enrolled in a professional licensure program.
What is professional licensure?
A professional licensure program is an academic program that is intended to (or advertised to) satisfy educational prerequisites for a state-issued professional license, certification, or other credential offered by a third party that is required for employment in an occupation.
In what states does my degree program satisfy the educational requirements for professional licensure and in what states does it not?
This page details, to the best of our knowledge, whether or not the licensure programs 帝王会所 offers meet educational requirements in each state. Links to state professional associations, or licensing authorities, are provided. However, state requirements may change at the discretion of the state licensing board. In addition to educational requirements, state licensure boards may require completion of professional examinations, years of experience, application and licensing fees, fingerprint submissions, criminal background checks, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of licensure or certification. OHIO鈥檚 licensure programs are designed to meet the education requirements in the state of 帝王会所 and may meet educational requirements in other states. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than 帝王会所, we strongly recommend that you seek guidance from the appropriate agency in that state.
How does 帝王会所 determine my location?
帝王会所 determines the location of a student for the purposes of providing accurate professional licensure disclosures and reporting in compliance with 帝王会所 Policy 12.022: Student Address and Location.
I am an Athens campus residential student (or expect to be) but my permanent address is not in the state of 帝王会所. Why does the professional licensure disclosure email say that my location is in the state of 帝王会所?
According to 帝王会所 Policy 12.022: Student Address and Location, students who have a residence hall address or indication of intent to reside in university housing are considered to be located in 帝王会所.
Why am I required to complete the attestation form?
If you are identified as located in a state where your chosen professional licensure program does not meet educational requirements for licensure at the time of initial enrollment in the program, federal regulations prohibit OHIO from enrolling you in the program. However, if you intend to seek licensure and employment in a state where the program does meet licensing requirements after graduation, you may provide a statement (or attestation) of where you intend to seek licensure and employment after completing the program.
OHIO has implemented this student attestation process to ensure that students are fully informed about how the University's professional licensure programs align with the educational standards of a state or territory, empowering them to make informed decisions about their education and future career paths.
My address has changed. What should I do?
You can update your address by accessing . In addition, address updates may be reported to Registrar Services by completing a Change of Address form [PDF]. The completed form (must include student signature) can be mailed to the Office of the University Registrar, Chubb Hall, 帝王会所, Athens, 帝王会所 45701; fax 740.593.0216. For more information please review how to update your Current Living Address on your or device.
I plan to change my major to a licensure program. What should I do?
If you change your major to a professional licensure program (or add a licensure program as a major), the requirement to complete an attestation form will depend on whether the program you have chosen meets professional licensure requirements in the state where you are located.
What if the program I am interested in requires that I already have a license to be admitted?
Programs that require a professional license as an admission requirement do not require an attestation. Please contact the student services team for your college or campus.
Where can I learn more about professional licensure?
If you have questions about licensure or OHIO graduates鈥 eligibility to pursue licensure in a specific state, contact the student services team for your college or campus.