AZ SARA Council Meetings and Review Cycle Timeframes
The Arizona SARA Council meets three times a year in September, January and May. All Initial and Renewal institutional applicants are reviewed at one of these annual meetings. Initial Applicant institutions must work with the AZ SARA Executive Director on determining one of the below review cycle's for it's initial application prior to submission. Please review the Apply/Renew page for a detailed explanation of the review process.
| COUNCIL REVIEW MEETING | APPLICATION WINDOW OPENS | APPLICATION SUBMISSION DUE |
|---|---|---|
| September | Early/Mid June | Early/Mid July |
| January | Late September/Early October | Early/Mid November |
| May | Early/Mid February | Early/Mid March |
Note: The above cycle timeframes are listed for general reference. The exact dates are provided each year to institutions in direct communications from AZ SARA as institutions move through the initial and renewal review cycle.
Upcoming Council Meetings
| JANUARY | MAY | SEPTEMBER |
|---|---|---|
January 16, 2025 10 AM to 2:30 PM | June 12, 2025 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | September 9, 2025 Time: TBD |
Virtual Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86251555598pwd=L2gwenJWTjlkbHZQcHJ5c1ZWRGcrQT09
Meeting ID: 862 5155 5598
Passcode: wDbVB1
OR Dial:
+16699006833,,86251555598#,,,,*559254# US (San Jose)
+17193594580,,86251555598#,,,,*559254# US
Arizona SARA Council Forum
The Arizona SARA Council holds an annual 1 day Forum for participating Arizona SARA institutions. The main goals of the Forum are:
- To create collaboration and networking opportunities.
- To provide AZ SARA, NC-SARA and federal distance education regulatory updates.
- To facilitate professional growth for distance education authorization professionals.
Note: 2020 and 2021 No Forum