Postsecondary Institutions seeking approval to operate as a degree granting institution in Delaware must participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) or obtain a Certificate of Approval from the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) through the Delaware Higher Education Office (DHEO).


Visit Approved Colleges & Universities to view the current list of approved degree-granting institutions.

DDOE Approval

Institutions that are not participating in SARA and seeking an application to apply for approval/renewal of approval to offer postsecondary courses, postsecondary programs of courses, or postsecondary programs that lead to a certificate or degree in the State of Delaware can complete an initial inquiry on EDvera.

Access the EDvera user manual for more information.


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