Zane State College, established in 1969, values people through our commitment to quality, equity, and stewardship. Zane State College has campuses in Zanesville and Cambridge, Ohio, and offers eight less than one year certificates, five one year certificates, 29 programs that lead to an associate degree, and one baccalaureate program focused on regional workforce needs.
As a comprehensive community college, students can reduce their bachelor’s degree costs through 2+2 and 3 +1 transfer options to a wide selection of public and private universities.
Zane State College is a public college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission,
Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(800) 621-7440
hlcommission.org
American Association of Community Colleges
Council of North Central Community Junior Colleges
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development
Ohio Association of Community Colleges
League for Innovation in the Community College (League), an international nonprofit organization dedicated to catalyzing the community college movement: https://www.league.org/
National Association for Developmental Education
P.O. Box 963, Northport, AL 35476
(205) 331.5997
email: office@thenade.org
web: https://thenade.org
Culinary Arts is accredited by:
American Culinary Federation, Inc. Accrediting Commission
10 San Bartola Drive St.
Augustine, FL 32086
(800) 624-9458
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
Health Information Management is accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM)
233 N. Michigan Ave. 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-5800 (312) 233-1100
www.cahiim.org
Medical Assisting is accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
http://www.caahep.org
Medical Laboratory Technology is accredited by:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
(773) 714-8880
http://www.naacls.org
Occupational Therapy Assistant is accredited by:
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
c/o Accreditation Department of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852-4929
telephone: 301-652-6611
website: www.acoteonline.org
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
(703) 706-3245
accreditation@apta.org
http://www.capteonline.org
Radiologic Technology is accredited by:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
Fax: (312) 704-5304
www.jrcert.org
Wildlife Conservation is accredited by:
North American Wildlife Technology Association Jim Westerhold, Executive Director Horry
Georgetown Technical College
4003 South Fraser Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
www.nawta.org
Zane State College is a member of Achieving the Dream (ATD). Made up of 300+ colleges committed to advancing equity and supporting student success at their institutions and throughout their communities, Zane State College has been a member of the ATD Network since 2005 and has held Leader College status since 2009 and Leader College of Distinction since 2024.
Zane State College is one of 35 colleges and universities that is participating in Foundations of Excellence® in the First College Year.
Zane State College proudly partnered with the United Way of Muskingum, Perry, & Morgan Counties to help make a difference in the lives of our students… for those times when it matters most. Funding is available for utilities, housing/rent, food/meals, medical/dental expenses, personal auto expense, personal transportation/bus pass, child care, gas, and other qualifying needs.
Zane State College offers courses, associate degree and certificate programs that may lead to professional licensure and/or certification. Successful completion of the programs listed below may potentially lead to professional licensure, registration or certification. Licensure, registration or certification may be global, national, or state-specific. The following programs meet requirements for the State of Ohio. Requirements for other states may vary. If you currently live in a state other than Ohio or intend to move to a state other than Ohio and use the education completed at Zane State College to sit for such an exam, be aware there may be additional requirements. Please contact the appropriate administering body and/or the college contact for the program to discuss your intentions.
Institutions are only allowed to enroll students in rare circumstances where the institution obtains a written attestation/acknowledgement from the student that the student understands the program does not meet licensure requirements in the student’s home state.
Professional Licensure
Out-of-state students who are seeking a professional license program through online courses at Zane State College should first contact their home state licensing agency. Ohio license requirements may not apply in those states. NC-SARA, which regulates interstate online education, does not cover license programs.
Notice from the Registrar’s Office to Students
As a part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring high-quality education and compliance with state and federal regulations, we are pleased to inform you that Zane State College is a participating member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
What is NC-SARA?
NC-SARA is a national initiative designed to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions across state lines. As an NC-SARA member, Zane State College meets a set of rigorous standards designed to ensure a quality educational experience for students, no matter where they are located.
How Does This Benefit You?
What Should You Do Next?
There is no immediate action required on your part. However, if you are an out-of-state student enrolled in online courses, please take a moment to review NC SARA Webpage for more details on how NC-SARA membership affects you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@zanestate.edu or 740-588-1280. We are here to support your educational journey and ensure that you have the resources needed to succeed.
Thank you for being a valued member of our academic community.
Federal and state regulations require institutions of higher education to determine the State in which a student is located at the time of the student’s initial enrollment and/or upon formal receipt of a change of location from the student. The College must determine student location in order to disclose to the student state-specific professional licensure/certification information for their state of location and discuss whether the educational programs and curriculum at Zane State College, which satisfy licensure/certification in the state of Ohio, meet the requirements for the student’s state of location.
Zane State College is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which permits the College to enroll out-of-state students in online educational programs. Acceptance into an educational program or enrollment in course(s) is based on where the student is physically located while taking the course(s). This policy (per Ohio Admin Code Policy 3357:15-18-13) applies to all students taking credit-bearing courses at Zane State College including in-person, online, and military students.
Zane State College recognizes the student address on file in the student information system (SIS) as the student’s physical location. A student’s physical location is recorded in the SIS at the time of enrollment and will remain in effect unless and until the student provides official notification of change to the College.
Student Complaint Resoulution (SARA)
Student Complaint Resolution Policy (SARA)
State Authorization/Student Location Determination
Zane State College offers courses, associate degree and certificate programs that may lead to professional licensure and/or certification. Successful completion of the programs listed below may potentially lead to professional licensure, registration or certification. Licensure, registration or certification may be global, national or state-specific. The following programs meet requirements for the State of Ohio. Requirements for other states may vary. If you currently live in a state other than Ohio or intend to move to a state other than Ohio and use the education completed at Zane State College to sit for such an exam, be aware there may be additional requirements. Please contact the appropriate administering body and/or the college contact for the program to discuss your intentions.
Determination of student location
Federal and state regulations require institutions of higher education to determine the State in which a student is located at the time of the student’s initial enrollment and/or upon formal receipt of a change of location from the student. The College must determine student location in order to disclose to the student state-specific professional licensure/certification information for their state of location and discuss whether the educational programs and curriculum at Zane State College, which satisfy licensure/certification in the state of Ohio, meet the requirements for the student’s state of location.
Zane State College is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which permits the College to enroll out-of-state students in online educational programs. Acceptance into an educational program or enrollment in course(s) is based on where the student is physically located while taking the course(s). Policy 3357:15-18-13 applies to all students taking credit-bearing courses at Zane State College including in-person, online, and military students.
Zane State College recognizes the student address on file in the student information system (SIS) as the student’s physical location. a student’s physical location is recorded in the SIS at the time of enrollment and will remain in effect unless and until the student provides official notification of change to the College.
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