UMass Dartmouth becomes member of online degree program network

DARTMOUTH — The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth recently became a member of a national network that allows the university to offer its degree programs and courses to students in any state or territory in the United States.

Currently, states have their own online education regulations, which can make it difficult and expensive for universities to offer online programming outside their own state. 

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) works with institutions to ensure that their online education programs meet strict, uniform quality standards that are recognized nationwide.

The university is the first UMass campus and one of just three research universities in Massachusetts to join this network.