Licensed professionals move, like any other members of the workforce. Licensure creates additional barriers and challenges when relocating or working across state lines.

Some people believe that reciprocity is a simple answer to this barrier—that one state will recognize another state’s license. In reality, it isn’t simple at all!

Colleges and universities are constantly weighing the risks and benefits of new initiatives, process changes and budget allocations. With finite resources and time, we can't do everything at the same time!

However, many institutions are not aware of all of the risks associated with licensure. This could lead to bad decisions for the institution and students.

Read on to learn more about the biggest risks.

Knowing requirements for licensure or certification in the state you plan to work in after graduating is so important! You should know before you start a degree program—but it’s never too late to get the information you need.

Has your institution researched state requirements and analyzed all of your licensure-related programs?

Are you providing the right disclosure to prospective students and students?

Most importantly, are you providing students with what they need to succeed after graduating?

It’s not too late — yet.