W. Va. Code R. § 133-20-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 133-20-2 - Purpose

2.1. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission is responsible for the authorization of any institution, association or organization external to or within the state which desires to offer programs or credit-bearing academic courses of higher learning in the State of West Virginia. Authorization is required for all postsecondary providers including: non-profit private institutions, proprietary institutions, out-of-state public institutions, degree-granting entities that offer degrees at the baccalaureate level or above, and entities that use the term "academy," "college," "institution," "university" or similar title, hereafter referred to as institution.

2.2. Prior to offering any course or degree program above the associate level in the state as specified in section 6 of this rule, the entity shall apply to the Commission for authorization to operate in the state. The provisions of this rule shall also apply to any course or programs delivered in the state by an out-of-state institution via distance education-based instruction if the institution will have a physical presence in the state.

2.3. This rule is designed to protect consumers and to ensure consumers are offered quality education by postsecondary education providers within the State of West Virginia.

W. Va. Code R. § 133-20-2