(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 its name or in any other manner, the designation of "college," "university" or "seminary" in such a way as to give the impression that it is an educational institution conforming to the standards and qualifications prescribed by the State board. Nothing is this chapter shall be construed to expand the powers of the State board with respect to any institution heretofore existing.
(b) Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), this chapter does not apply to any:
(1) Incorporated or unincorporated theological seminary without power to confer degrees.
(2) Public instrumentality subject to the policy supervision and direction of the State board.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 65 - Private Colleges, Universities and Seminaries
Section 6501 - Applicability of chapter
Section 6502 - State board to prescribe standards
Section 6503 - Certification of institutions
Section 6503.1 - Change of designation to university
Section 6504 - Fundamental changes
Section 6505 - Power to confer degrees
Section 6506 - Visitation of institutions and revocation of authority
Section 6507 - Institution names to be approved by department
Section 6507.1 - Change of designation to college
Section 6508 - Restraining use of term "college," "university" or "seminary."