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Adams State University

Since its cornerstone was laid in 1925, Adams State University has grown from a teachers’ college into a fine liberal arts college. Today, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in any of 16 majors, with 28 minors and emphases. Adams State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Adams State University Extended Studies delivers to students many of the same high-quality courses and programs offered on campus using the flexibility of distance delivery. Extended Studies connects with more than 12,000 students with over 22,000 enrollments, and 1,300 instructors globally to provide quality learning and teaching opportunities.

Adams State University is on a semester-based system and offers graduate-level professional development credit for all CE Credits Online courses (500 level) and the cost per credit is $55. Students must have a bachelor’s degree to be eligible. All credit requests must be submitted and paid for within two weeks upon completion of your course.

IMPORTANT NOTE: As of August 1, 2024, Adams State University switched to a new operating system. With the implementation of the new system, there may be potential delays in processing times across all departments. This means that transcripts for Fall 2024 and later are also delayed.

As they transition to the new process, they are recommending that students register and pay for credits at least one month prior to needing their transcripts. They are adding new courses to their registration page daily and plan to have all courses added for the Fall 2024 semester within the next month. If you don’t see the course you are registering for, please check back again frequently. Thank you for your patience as they make this transition!

To Register for Adams State University Credits:

1. If you are completed with your course and included an Adams State University credit request with your course purchase, begin your registration payment at https://adams.augusoft.net/.
2. Click “LOGIN/CREATE ACCOUNT” (in the top navigation bar). If you haven’t already created an account, you will need to do so by clicking “Create New Profile”. If you already have an account, select “Student” as the User Type and sign in with your username and password.
3. Once you are logged in, select the “Professional Development Credit Through Our Educational Partners” option from the left side of the screen and then choose CE Credits Online from the drop-down options.
4. Find the course you are purchasing credits for and click “Add to Cart”. If you are registering for multiple courses, you can add them all to the cart before checking out. The Registration fee is $55 per credit.
5. Once your registration and payment are complete, you will receive an email confirming the purchase.
6. Once your grade has been reported and processed, you will have access to an Unofficial Transcript on your Adams State University account. When you see this, it’s an indicator that you can now order your Official Transcripts from Parchment at https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/32182/institution. You should receive transcripts from Parchment within 24 hours.
   Adams State University will no longer be providing initial complimentary paper copies of transcripts.
7. If you need assistance or require an invoice, please contact Adams State University at pdcustomerservice@adams.edu.

You must check with your district to ensure the credits received will meet your specific requirements. We will not be held responsible if your school, district or state does not accept the credits issued.

Adams State University Sample Transcript

Augustana University

Augustana is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Founded in 1860, Augustana is a comprehensive university affiliated with the Lutheran Church. With its graduate and continuing education programs, the University is committed to enriching lives and fostering development by combining a foundation in the liberal arts with professional skill and advanced study. Augustana serves students from 29 states and 36 countries. Its graduate and continuing education programs are online and during times that are convenient for adult learners.

Upon completion, your paperwork will be submitted to Augustana University on or about the 1st or the 16th of the month. Augustana University allows participants to complete a total of 15 credits per semester.

Once your completion information has been sent, Augustana University will email instructions for ordering transcripts. A PDF transcript will be available through Parchment. There is a $5 (+tax) charge. Transcripts may be ordered on the same day they receive your grades, and they will be mailed out the following business day.

Cal Poly Humboldt

California State University System – Cal Poly Humboldt is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, American Chemical Society, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Council on Social Work Education, National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, National Association of School Psychologists, National Association of Schools of Art & Design, National Association of Schools of Music, National Association of Schools of Theatre, National League of Nursing and the Society of American Foresters. The California State Board of Education, US Immigration & Naturalization and the Veteran's Administration have approved Humboldt State.

Cal Poly Humboldt is on a semester-based credit system. Cal Poly Humboldt offers post baccalaureate, graduate-level professional development credits, x701 Extended Education courses designed specifically for credentialed teachers which do not require admission to a graduate program.

• Step 1: Purchase a CE Credits Online Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit Course (Selecting Cal Poly Humboldt). CE Credits Online is the course provider and Cal Poly Humboldt is the accrediting institution. Cal Poly Humboldt issues the university credit. Upon completion of your course, your completion paperwork will be submitted to Cal Poly Humboldt for processing on or about the 1st or the 15th of each month.
• Step 2: Register and Pay for your Cal Poly Humboldt Credits. After you’ve completed your course, you will receive instructions, via email, to register and pay for your Cal Poly Humboldt credits on their website. They charge $85 per credit.
• Step 3: Confirming Your Cal Poly Humboldt Credit Request Has Been Processed. It can take Cal Poly Humboldt 4 to 6 weeks to process your request once they have received it. You will know that you have been processed when Cal Poly Humboldt emails you a "Confirmation of Registration" letter detailing how to access your student records
• Step 4: Ordering an Official Transcript. Transcripts should be ordered after you have received confirmation from Cal Poly Humboldt that all classes for the current semester have been processed. You can find more information on transcripts at the Office of the Registrar.
• If you did not request your credits at the time of enrollment, you may request them upon completion by emailing us at support@cecreditsonline.org. Credits must be requested within 30 days of completion.

You must check with your district to ensure the credits received will meet your specific requirements. We will not be held responsible if your school, district or state does not accept the credits issued.

Valley City State University

Valley City State University (VCSU) has served the state and region for nearly 120 years. Founded in 1890 as a teacher’s college, VCSU is widely regarded as a long-time leader in teacher education (NCATE approved school). Over the years, VCSU has also developed innovative programs in business, information technology, health, and science, plus an outstanding portfolio of programs in the liberal arts. More recently, VCSU has established an impressive national reputation for being a leader in implementing technology into our teaching delivery methods. Every VCSU student and faculty member has a laptop computer, and technology is embedded in everything we do.

VCSU is accredited through The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation and one of two commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), which was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission accredits, and thereby grants membership in the Commission and in the North Central Association, degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region.

VCSU offers graduate-level professional development credits, 2000 level Professional Development courses designed specifically for credentialed teachers.

• Step 1: Purchase a CE Credits Online Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit Course (Valley City State University) CE Credits Online is the course provider and Valley City State University is the accrediting institution. The VCSU Office of Extended Learning issues the university credit. Upon completion of your course, your completion paperwork will be sent to Valley City State University for processing on or about the 1st or the 15th of each month.
• Step 2: Confirming Your VCSU University Credit Request Has Been Processed It can take VCSU 4 to 6 weeks to process your request once they have received it. Accessing Grade Reports (Transcripts) Through Parchment. Follow the onscreen directions.
• Step 3: Ordering an Official Transcript Transcripts should be ordered after you have confirmed your unofficial transcript is available from VCSU.
  A copy of the academic transcript may be obtained through the Office of the Registrar. Only the student may request the transcript. You can find more information on official transcripts.
• If you did not purchase your credits at the time of enrollment, you may request them upon completion by emailing support@cecreditsonline.org. Credits must be requested within 2 weeks of completion

You must check with your district to ensure the credits received will meet your specific requirements. We will not be held responsible if your school, district, or state does not accept the credits issued.

Valley City State University Sample Transcript