Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1540 - Higher Education Commission
Chapter 1540-01-02 - Authorization and Regulation Of Regularly Authorized Postsecondary Educational Institutions
Section 1540-01-02-.04 - DETERMINATION FOR REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION

(1) No postsecondary educational institution may create a physical presence unless the location is authorized by an affirmative vote of the Commission during a public meeting, is awarded provisional initial authorization, or is exempt. Authorization includes regular, provisional, and conditional authorization referred to in this Rule Chapter as well as optional expedited authorization referred to in Rule Chapter 1540-01-10.

(2) Commission staff may recommend that the Executive Director take adverse action against any unauthorized school, college, university, or other type entity requiring authorization as a postsecondary educational institution. Such entities must make an immediate good faith effort toward compliance by submitting an Initial Authorization Application or Optional Expedited Authorization Application, as provided in Rule Chapter 1540-01-10, and the applicable fee by the due date provided by Commission staff.