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 (VUL) is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) 15935 Forest Road, Forest VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; e-mail: info@tracs.org, having been awarded Reaffirmation II of its Accredited Status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 12, 2021. This status is in force through April 12, 2031. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).
Virginia University of Lynchburg was placed on Probation by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 22, 2024.This Probation ststatus will be reviewed by the Accreditation Commission not later than its April 2025 meeting.
This probation status is due to the institution, not submitting its June 2023 audit. The institution continues to maintain the highest and best financial viability score of 3.0.