Online Learning and State Authorization

Online Learning

Online students are working professionals, parents, veterans and active members of the military who earn their degrees while successfully balancing other responsibilities. Spalding offers evening and online courses in a supportive environment, making higher education both accessible and attainable. Spalding currently offers 16 programs that can be completed in the online environment.

State Authorization

Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. Spalding University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Spalding University is licensed to operate as an independent institution in Kentucky by the Kentucky Council on Post-Secondary Education (CPE).

Online Program Disclosures

General Notification for Professional Licensure Program Students

Spalding University strongly recommends that you inquire with your applicable licensing board to determine all of the educational and other requirements for licensure, before enrolling in the program. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. To inquire as to other requirements, or ask any other questions regarding licensure, please contact the licensing board in your state by clicking on the link to the agency in the disclosures on the Professional Licensure Disclosures page.

Please note that relocating while completing your program will remove your eligibility for student financial aid (Title IV funding) if your academic program at Spalding does not meet the educational requirements for initial licensure for your new state or territory of residence’s licensing board. Please check with the state where you will be seeking licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.

Student Complaint Procedure

Students seeking to resolve a complaint regarding their online program should see our complaint policy listed here in the university catalog.

Office of Admissions

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00 PM