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By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press Writer CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) A Cheyenne-based online university that at one point had nearly 2,000 students has announced it will close at the end of March.

Warren National University says it has not been accepted as a candidate for nationally recognized accreditation. A state law enacted in 2006 requires all colleges and universities operating in Wyoming to at least be candidates for accreditation.

In a statement on its Web site, Warren National says the Wyoming Department of education has revoked its registration. The statement says Warren National is appealing that decision.

However, the statement says March 31 will be the school's last day of instruction and students need to turn in all remaining work by then if they wish to graduate.

A phone message left at Warren National wasn't immediately returned Monday.

On the Net: Warren National University, http://www.wnuedu.com/ (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 02-02-09 1125CST | save this article / add to your favorites list