State Authorization

DeVry University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to provide information regarding its state authorization. Institutions offering education to residents of a particular state are required to meet the requirements of that state. This includes coursework offered onsite as well as coursework offered through distance education.

State Relocation Notice, and State and Distance Education Authorizations

State authorization information for DeVry University locations and distance (online) education is provided below.

State Relocation Notice

Students may be unable to complete their program if relocating to a state in which DeVry is not authorized to operate or is not authorized to offer the program in which they’re enrolled. Students should contact Student Central if considering relocating during their course of study or transferring to a different DeVry program.

Applicants may be unable to enroll in their program if relocating to a state in which DeVry is not authorized to operate or is not authorized to offer the program in which they’re interested. Applicants should contact their admissions advisor/representative to discuss how relocation could affect their ability to enroll in certain programs.

Students and applicants should note there may be consequences, such as ineligibility for financial aid, when relocating to a state in, or transferring to a program for, which DeVry University is not authorized.

State and Distance Education Authorizations

DeVry University is approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which provides a voluntary, regional approach to state authorization of postsecondary distance (online) education. With that approval, and with approval from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, DeVry’s distance (online) education programs are considered approved by reciprocity with other SARA member state higher education agencies. Visit the SARA website (www.nc-sara.org) for the most current list of participating states and a detailed description of SARA.

DeVry University holds the following state authorizations to offer distance (online) education and to operate in states in which it has locations. States have varying requirements governing postsecondary distance (online) education.

Arizona:

DeVry is authorized to operate and grant degrees by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, 1740 W. Adams, 3rd Flr., Phoenix, AZ 85007, 602.542.5709.
California:

DeVry is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. DeVry also holds Registration of Out of State Institution for distance education from the Bureau. For additional information, please visit the Bureau’s website, http://www.bppe.ca.gov.
Florida:

DeVry is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 W. Gaines Street, Ste. 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399, toll-free telephone number 888.224.6684.
Georgia:

DeVry is authorized under the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990, by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, 2082 E. Exchange Pl., Ste. 220, Tucker, GA 30084, 770.414.3300.
Illinois:

DeVry is authorized to operate and grant degrees by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Ste. 333, Springfield, IL 62701, 217.782.2551. To report unresolved complaints to the Illinois Board of Higher Education visit their webpage at https://complaints.ibhe.org.
New Jersey:

DeVry is licensed by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, P.O. Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625, 609.292.4310.
New York:

DeVry has received permission to operate its academic programs in New York from the University of the State of New York Board of Regents/The State Education Department, 89 Washington Ave., 5 North Mezzanine, Albany, NY 12234, 518.474.2593.
Ohio:

DeVry holds Certificate of Authorization by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, 25 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215, 614.466.6000.
Texas:

DeVry is authorized to grant degrees by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, TX 78711, 512.427.6101, 512.427.6127 fax. DeVry is granted exemption as a private university by the Texas Workforce Commission. Exemption status means DeVry is not approved or regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Virginia:

DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th St., Richmond, VA 23219, 804.225.2600. Associate degree programs are considered terminal and credits earned in these programs are generally not applicable to other degrees.

More information on applicability of credits earned in associate degree programs to bachelor’s degree programs is available from DeVry admissions representatives.

DeVry University’s Board of Trustees and the provost and chief academic officer have approved all degree programs and certificate programs offered by DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management in the State of Virginia.

DeVry’s associate of applied science programs are technical programs; credits earned may not be applicable to degree programs offered at other institutions.

Requesting Documentation

DeVry will provide, upon request, a copy of the documents describing the institution's accreditation and its State or Federal approval or licensing. Written requests should be sent to [email protected].
Bankruptcy Statement

DeVry University does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years and has not had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.