The U.S. Department of Education regulation 600.9(c) requires that if an institution is offering distance education in a state where it is not physically located, the institution must meet individual state requirements for offering distance education to students within that state.
Randolph Community College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. National Council for State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is a voluntary agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate postsecondary distance education. As a result of participation in NC-SARA, RCC is authorized to offer online/distance education courses to students located in 49 states (all except California), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Complaint Process for In‑State and Out‑of‑State Students
Randolph Community College desires to resolve student grievances, complaints and concerns in an expeditious, fair and amicable manner. Students residing outside of North Carolina while attending RCC who desire to resolve a grievance should follow the College's Student Grievance Procedures.
If an issue cannot be resolved internally, you may file a complaint with your State by using the Directory of State Authorization Agencies and Lead Contacts.
Professional Licensure & Certification Disclosures
NC-SARA does not deal with professional licensing board approval for any courses or programs leading to professional licensure. Although RCC strives to connect you with the best information possible, we cannot confirm whether a particular program meets requirements for professional licensure and/or certification outside of the State of North Carolina.
If you are considering a program at RCC that leads to licensure or certification and you do not live in North Carolina, please contact the individual below and the appropriate licensing board in your state that corresponds to your desired program before enrollment to determine whether the program will meet licensure requirements.
The mailing address for all program contacts is:
629 Industrial Park Avenue
Asheboro, NC 27205
You may view the disclosure information for each licensure or certification below to know which program:
- meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification;
- does not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification;
- has not made a determination.