Southeastern University delivers a high-quality education to students nationwide. As we expand our distance education programs, we ensure full compliance with state regulations so we can legally offer online degrees and provide in-person instruction at our partner sites.
Every state sets its own rules for how out-of-state schools can operate, covering both online classes and face-to-face learning. Review our specific state compliance statements below.
Arizona
Under A.R.S. §32-3022 (E), Southeastern University is exempt from regulation by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and would not be regulated pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-3001 et.seq. to offer religious degrees.
* These courses may be included in your current Foundational Core. See Advising Worksheet and advisor for assistance.
American Institutions - 3 Credit Hours
HIST 2123 - CRITICAL ISSUES IN AMERICAN HISTORY Credits: 3
Literature - 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 2133 - INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Credits: 3
Arkansas
Southeastern University has been granted a religious exemption by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related courses and degree programs. The State of Arkansas does not evaluate these programs for academic quality or transferability of credits to other institutions.
California
Southeastern University is determined to be in compliance with the requirements of Title 5, California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 71390. Therefore, Southeastern University: Nor Cal Campus is granted approval to operate under the terms of California Education Code (CEC) section 94890(a)(1) until December 5, 2022 per CEC section 94890(b). This approval is coterminous with the institution’s term of accreditation granted by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Florida
Southeastern University has received Florida licensure exemption from the Florida Department of Education.
Minnesota
Southeastern University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
In compliance with Minnesota regulations and degrees standards, Southeastern University (SEU) will ensure that Minnesota residents, graduating from its programs, will meet the required degrees standards before receiving their diplomas. The Associate of Arts degrees must have a minimum of 40 general education hours, including at least five credits in communication studies and a minimum of eight credits in each of the following categories: humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. The SEU Associate of Arts program requires less hours in these categories, but Minnesota students are required to comply with their state standards, so they must include the additional credits as part of their 12 general electives. Records are maintained by the university to track the courses completed by Minnesota students. Students should consult the JICS website or their academic advisor for details.
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is located at 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108. Additional information may be found at www.Ohe.state.mn.us or by calling 651.642.0567.
Nevada
Southeastern University is licensed by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education.
North Carolina
Degree programs of study offered by Southeastern University-Exempt have been declared by the appropriate state authority exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15(d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
Tennessee
Southeastern University’s Lakeland, FL campus is exempt from Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20 of the Tennessee Code and the regulations contained in Rule Chapter 1540-01-02 by the Division of Postsecondary School Authorization of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and may offer, advertise and recruit for online programs offered within the State of Tennessee. This exemption must be renewed annually.
SEU at The Belonging Co., an extension site of Southeastern University, is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning quality education, ethical business practices, and fiscal responsibility.
Texas
Southeastern University is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission on Career Schools and Colleges (Austin, TX).
Student complaints which cannot be resolved by direct negation with the school in accordance to its written grievance policy, may be filed with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), 101 East 15th Street, Rm 226&, Austin, TX 78778-0001. Students should go to TWC website to download the student complaint form. Students can also send a written complaint to the Coordinating Board at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Academic Affairs and Research, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, TX 78711.
Virginia
SEU at Crosswalk Community Church is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Main campus address: SEU at Crosswalk Community Church, 7575 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188. The Williamsburg extension is approved to offer three programs: the Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership, the Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership, and the Associate of Arts.
Washington
Southeastern University is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Southeastern University to specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.