State Regulatory Authorization

Virginia University of Lynchburg is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which allows online delivery of distance education to other member states. VUL continues to monitor developments in the relevant laws in every state. If authorization is necessary or becomes necessary, Virginia University of Lynchburg will obtain the necessary approvals.

State Contact Information

Pursuant to the United States Department of Education’s Program Integrity Rule, each institution of higher education is required to provide all prospective and current students with the contact information of the state agency or agencies that handle complaints against postsecondary education institutions offering distance learning within that state. Students are encouraged to use Virginia University of Lynchburg’s internal complaint policies and procedures prior to filing a complaint with a state agency.

Accreditation

Virginia University of Lynchburg is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; email: info@tracs.org] having been awarded Reaffirmation II as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission at its meeting in April 2021. This status is effective for up to a period of ten years (July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2031). TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).