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AZ SARA Council Meetings and Review Cycle Timeframes

The Arizona SARA Council meets three times a year in January, May and September. 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 MEETINGAPPLICATION WINDOW OPENSAPPLICATION SUBMISSION DUE
JanuaryLate September/Early OctoberEarly/Mid November
MayEarly/Mid FebruaryEarly/Mid March
SeptemberEarly/Mid JuneEarly/Mid July

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

NOTE: Meeting dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances and will be updated on the website and communicated to institutions at that time. 

JANUARYMAYSEPTEMBER

January 14, 2027

12:00PM

May 6, 2027

12:00 PM

September 9, 2027

12:00 PM

January 13, 2028

12:00PM

May 4, 2028

12:00 PM

September 14, 2028

12:00 PM

January 11, 2029

12:00PM

May 3, 2029

12:00 PM

September 13, 2029

12:00 PM

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 one 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. 

Arizona SARA Forum