Distance Education at Underwood University

Underwood University’s Distance Education (DE) program offers the same high-quality education as our in-person programs—delivered in a flexible, accessible format. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or other commitments, our online courses allow you to pursue your degree from wherever you are.

Underwood University is a member of the National Council for State Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), and Georgia – State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (GA-SARA). Information about NC-SARA and the role of a SARA-participating institution may be found at https://nc-sara.org/sara-students/.

 For complaints regarding Underwood’s Distance Education program offerings, students may consult the NC-SARA Student Complaints Policy page at https://nc-sara.org/sara-student-complaints-0/. Students wishing to file a complaint should contact Georgia – State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (GA-SARA), via the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) webpage. The official GA-SARA Complaint Policy may be found at https://gnpec.georgia.gov/student-resources/complaints-against-institution/ga-sara-student-complaint-rules, and the GA-SARA Student Complaint form may be found at https://gnpec.georgia.gov/student-resources/student-complaints/ga-sara-online-student-complaint-form.

 Underwood University’s Grievance policy may be found here: https://underwood.edu/grievance-policy/ and in the UU Catalog and Student Handbook, which may be downloaded from the UU website here: https://underwood.edu/catalog-student-handbook/.

Why Choose Underwood University’s Distance Education Program?

• Flexible Learning – Access course materials anytime, anywhere.
• Approved – Approved by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) and by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS).
• Nationwide Reach – Authorized through the National Council for State Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), allowing students to enroll from 49 states (excluding California), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Interactive Online Learning – Engage with instructors and classmates through live discussions, message boards, and multimedia content.
• Secure & Reliable – Courses are delivered via Populi, a leading Learning Management System with strong security protocols.

Technology Requirements

UU’s Distance Education Program requires students to have regular access to a PC or Mac with high-speed internet, preferably using the latest OS updates (Windows 10 or 11; or MacOS 10.14 Mojave or later).

Get Started Today!

If you are interested in Underwood’s Distance Education Program, please contact:
Main Office: 770-831-9500
Email: info@underwood.edu