24 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Chapter 65 - Private Colleges, Universities And Seminaries

• Chapter Notes
• Section 6501 - Applicability Of Chapter
  (a) General rule.--This chapter applies to, and the word "institution" in this chapter means, any institution which applies to itself, either as part of...
• Section 6502 - State Board To Prescribe Standards
  (a) General rule.--The State board shall prescribe standards and qualifications for all institutions entitled to apply to themselves the designation of "college," "university" or...
• Section 6503 - Certification Of Institutions
  (a) General rule.--No person shall apply to itself, either as part of its name or in any other manner, the designation of "college," "university"...
• Section 6503.1 - Change Of Designation To University
  (a) General rule.--Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter or other law or regulation to the contrary, a private nonprofit institution, as defined under section...
• Section 6504 - Fundamental Changes
  (a) General rule.--It is unlawful for any institution holding a certificate of authority under this chapter authorizing the conferring of degrees to amend its...
• Section 6505 - Power To Confer Degrees
  A nonprofit corporation as defined in Title 15 (relating to corporations and unincorporated associations) which receives a certificate of authority under this chapter authorizing...
• Section 6506 - Visitation Of Institutions And Revocation Of Authority
  (a) General rule.--Any institution holding a certificate of authority under this chapter authorizing the conferring of degrees shall be subject to visitation and inspection...
• Section 6507 - Institution Names To Be Approved By Department
  The Department of State shall not approve any corporate name or register any assumed or fictitious or other name including the words "college," "university"...
• Section 6507.1 - Change Of Designation To College
  Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter or any other law or regulation to the contrary, a private nonprofit institution, as defined under section 501(c)(3)...
• Section 6508 - Restraining Use Of Term "College," "University" Or "Seminary."
  § 6508. Restraining use of term "college," "university" or "seminary." Upon the application of the Attorney General, any court having jurisdiction shall, in a...
• Section 6509 - Penalty For Violation Of Chapter
  A person who violates this chapter commits a summary offense.

Last modified: October 8, 2016