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State Authorization

Enrollment in Online Courses for Students Who Live Outside the State of NC

Wilson Community College is seeking participation in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and through this participation will be authorized to offer online courses to students located in NC-SARA member states and territories.

Currently, Wilson Community College reserves the right to refuse enrollment in distance learning courses to any applicant who is not a North Carolina resident, if that applicant resides in a state where the College is not authorized to provide distance learning courses (excerpt from the Admissions section of the WCC catalog).

 

State Authorization is a legal issue dealing with a college's adherence to state requirements for colleges to secure authorization to offer instruction in that state. Compliance with individual state requirements is now part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, Amended 2010. 

Institutions offering distance education courses or programs must provide current and prospective students with the contact information for filing a complaint with the college, its accrediting agency, and with state agencies that handle complaints in the students' location. 

In compliance with state and federal regulations, Wilson Community College is working towards state authorization in states where its students are located.

If you wish to enroll in one of our online offerings and are located in a state other than North Carolina, please inquire before enrolling to determine if we are exempt or have authorization to offer online courses in your state. The college is unable to enroll students in an online course from a state for which it does not have authorization.

Wilson Community College offers programs that lead to a license or certification in the state of North Carolina. To adhere to U.S. Department of Education regulations regarding distance education and professional licensure, WCC is required to make the following disclosures regarding professional licensure outside the state of North Carolina. 

Disclosures are provided for all states and indicate whether the program meets licensure requirements, does not meet licensure requirements, or has not yet been determined for that state.

General Disclosure seeks to identify whether the Wilson Community College program meets the specific state, province, or territory educational requirements for licensure. Each program listed below contains a link to this information with professional licensure board contact information for each state, province, or territory. For questions concerning your program, please see the contact listed at the top of each disclosure.

Institution Complaint Information

Wilson Community College desires to resolve student complaints in an expeditious and fair manner. Students who desire to resolve a grievance should follow the College's Student Complaint Procedure which is outlined in the College Catalog. Please try to exhaust all possible avenues of complaint resolution before going outside of the college. For assistance with the grievance procedure, please contact the Vice President of Student Development.

Dr. Jennifer Gonyea
Interim Vice President of Student Development
Wilson Community College
902 Herring Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
252-246-1275
Email: jgonyea@wilsoncc.edu
Website: www.wilsoncc.edu

State Agency Complaint Process

If the complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the grievance procedure at Wilson Community College, the individual may file a complaint with the state in which they are located.

In North Carolina, the University of North Carolina System Office (UNC-System Office) is the agency that handles such complaints. The Student Complaint Process (PDF) and the Student Complaint Form may be found at the NC Post-Secondary Education Complaints website. Please review their policy, print and complete the form, and mail it to:

North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
c/o Student Complaints
223 S. West Street, Suite 1800
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-962-4550
Website: North Carolina Post Secondary Education Complaints

State Authorization Liaisons per State

In compliance with federal Department of Education regulations, Wilson Community College has provided student complaint and state agency contacts below.

State Authorization Student Complaint Agency by State
State Authorization Liaison Contact by State

SARA-NC State Portal Information

Participation in SARA-NC Pending

Students not located in North Carolina and enrolled in a North Carolina institution that operates under SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) North Carolina may submit complaints to the state portal agency, North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA), only after completing the Wilson Community College complaint process. SARA North Carolina's Complaint Process and Complaint Form (PDF) may be found on the SARA North Carolina website. SARA North Carolina Portal Liaison Contact Information: 

Terrence R. Scarborough, M.P.A., Director of SARA North Carolina
Email: terrence@saranc.org
Phone: 919-549-8614 extension 4667
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
c/o SARA North Carolina
PO Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629
Phone: 855-SARA-1-NC (855-727-2162)
Email: information@saranc.org
Website: www.saranc.org

Accreditor Information

If, for some reason, the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved, the next step would be to file a complaint with Wilson Community College’s accrediting agency. Wilson Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Students who file a complaint with the accrediting agency should follow the SACSCOC Complaint Procedure. The contact information for SACSCOC is:

SACSCOC
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
Phone: 404-679-4500
Website: www.sacscoc.org

Professional Licensure Disclosures

To adhere to U.S. Department of Education regulations regarding distance education and professional licensure, Wilson Community College makes the following disclosure: If you live outside North Carolina and would like to pursue a program of study that leads to professional licensure, listed in the following chart, use the WCC contact information for that program to determine whether the coursework offered by WCC applies to professional licensure in your home state as well.

Wilson Community College’s Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check with the corresponding State Agency for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the Nurse Licensure Compact page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Automotive Systems Technology program meets requirements for licensure through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact the ASE for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Beginner Beekeeping 101 program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements through the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please contact the American Beekeeping Federation for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Basic Life Support/CPR program meets requirements for licensure through the American Heart Association. North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact the AHA for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s Cardiovascular Technician program meets the requirements for licensure through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact the NHA for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking program meets requirements for licensure through CISCO. This is a nationally recognized certification, North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact CISCO for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s Cosmetology program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the Associated Hair Professionals Cosmetology and Barber State Board Requirements page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Electrical Contractor License Renewal program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors Reciprocity page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) AEMT, EMT, and Paramedic programs meet North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Emergency Medical Responder program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the State Agency page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s EPA – Refrigerant Certification Exam Prep program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the State Agency page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s FAA Remote Pilot Certification program meets requirements for licensure through the Federal Aviation Administration. This is a nationally recognized certification, North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact the FAA for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s FBA OpTIC Path Certificate program prepares students with industry-recognized knowledge and skills for careers in fiber broadband. The OpTIC Path Certificate is an industry credential developed and maintained by the Fiber Broadband Association and is not a state-issued or state-regulated professional license. Because the credential is industry-based rather than state-licensed, the competencies taught through the program are applicable nationwide and may be used to support employment opportunities in any state. Students seeking information regarding specific employer requirements should consult prospective employers directly.

Wilson Community College’s Fire and Rescue Training program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the U.S. Fire Administration page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Forklift Operation Training program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the Occupational Safety and Health Administration page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Information Technology – IT Support Track program meets requirements for licensure through CompTIA. This is a nationally recognized certification, North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact your employer or CompTIA for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s Information Technology – Networking and Cybersecurity Track program meets requirements for licensure through CISCO and CompTIA. These are nationally recognized certifications, North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact your employer, CISCO or CompTIA for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s LPN-RN Transition program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the Nurse Licensure Compact page for your state’s licensing requirements.

Wilson Community College’s Medical Assistant program meets the requirements for licensure through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact the NHA for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s Medical Coding – Certified Professional Coder (CPC)  program meets the requirements for licensure through the American Academy of Professional Coders. North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact the AAPC for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s Medical Office Administration – Medical Billing/Coding program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the State Agency page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s National Career Readiness Certification program meets requirements for licensure through ACT WorkKeys. This is a nationally recognized certification, North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact ACT WorkKeys for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s Natural Hair program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the Associated Hair Professionals Cosmetology and Barber State Board Requirements page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s NC Safety Inspection program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the State Agency page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Notary program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the State Agency page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II programs meet North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the My CNA Jobs page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s OBD Emissions Inspection program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the State Agency page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s OSHA 10 program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the Occupational Safety and Health Administration page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s OSHA Safety Certification program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the Occupational Safety and Health Administration page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Pharmacy Technician program meets the requirements for licensure through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Please check the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Phlebotomy program meets the requirements for licensure through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact the NHA for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s Practical Nursing program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the Nurse Licensure Compact page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Real Estate Provisional Broker (Pre-licensing) program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the State Agency page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s ServSafe Food Service program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the State Agency page for licensing requirements for your state.

Wilson Community College’s Surgical Technology program meets the requirements for licensure through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact the NBSTSA for licensing requirements in your state.

Wilson Community College’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I & II program meets North Carolina’s licensing requirements but may not fulfill requirements in other states. Please check the State Agency page for licensing requirements for your state.

Programs

WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

902 Herring Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 291-1195

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