Section 9. Types Of Licensure

The department will determine the type of license an institution is eligible to receive based on standards set by the department. An institution with a provisional license or license holds state authorization to operate in New Mexico: A. Provisional License: An institution that has never applied for licensure or a degree granting institution seeking accreditation status is required to submit an annual application for a provisional license to the department. The department will review the annual application to ensure the institution satisfactorily meets the application requirements in 5.100.7.10 NMAC. An institution may be required to keep the provisional license status if the institution fails to meet the requirements for full licensure or receives unsatisfactory audits by the department within the first full academic year. The outcome of a triggered site visit of any licensed institution as stated in Subsection E of 5.100.7.6 NMAC may be a recommendation for a provisional license. B. License: After successful completion of the provisional license period, an institution is required to submit an application for a license to the department. The department will review the application to ensure the institution satisfactorily meets the application requirements in 5.100.7.10 NMAC. A renewal application must be submitted annually to the department on forms created by the department within deadlines set by the department.