Important Notice
Out-of-State Students Interested in an Online Degree from Tennessee State University
State and federal laws require colleges and universities to be authorized to offer online degree
programs in states other than their own. Below is a list of states where Tennessee State
University is authorized to offer online degrees. If you do not see your state listed below, you will
be unable to enroll in any online programs offered by Tennessee State University.
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Vermont
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Out-of-State Master of Science in Nursing Students
The following states have approved the online Master in Science in Nursing Program offered by
Tennessee State University. If you do not see your state listed, you will be unable to enroll for
this degree.
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado (must show
proof of worker’s comp)
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Maine
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin