If a distance learning student resides outside the state of Connecticut while taking a course or program, UConn must be authorized by that state or U.S. territory. This “state authorization” may be obtained on a state by state basis or via the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

UConn is a SARA Institution, and is authorized to deliver distance learning to students in all SARA states including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. UConn has permission from the California (non-SARA state) regulators to deliver distance learning to students residing in California. UConn is currently not authorized to deliver distance learning to students residing in Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.