University Partnership and Transcripts

Accreditation

Andrews University is accredited by the Andrews University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Its teacher training and school services programs are further accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the State of Michigan Department of Education. As an example of Andrew’s academic excellence, their undergraduate Teacher Education program has been designated by the Michigan Department of Education as an exemplary program several years in a row.  In addition, the high quality of the educational experience at Andrews is shown by its being selected for listing in the U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges.”

Graduate Classes

In 2019, Andrews University launched a new degree program, Masters in Learning Technologies.  We are proud to announce that some ED Technology Specialists courses can be used as part of this degree program as approved prerequisites.  Currently, the following courses qualify as prerequisites, with more coming soon:

• EDCI 639-021 Writing = Thinking: Strategies for All Content Areas (3 credits)
• EDCI 639-023 Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development (3 credits)

In addition, the rest of our classes offered through Andrews are fully accredited graduate courses. Although they are not part of a degree program at AU – if students pursue a master’s degree at AU and want to petition some courses as their electives into their program they can do so.

Transcripts

1. No more waiting for transcripts!  Within a week of you finishing your coursework, Andrews University will receive your grades.  Transcripts will reflect the semester that AU is in when they receive the grades – so check the session dates on our course listing page.
2. Within ten business days (usually sooner) after that, your official grade will be posted at Andrews University. Once grades post you will be notified via email from Andrews University that you can now order transcripts with your assigned AU ID#, which you will be given at this time as well. If your name or any other personal information has been changed, please email Andrews to let them know to avoid any issues with transcripts.
3. After you are contacted by Andrews University, the fastest and most economical way to order transcripts is https://www.getmytranscript.com/   Be sure you indicate Andrews University not Andrew college.  Please read the welcome page for extra information and any questions you may have.  You can also contact Andrews at odl@andrews.edu or records at transcripts@andrews.edu
4. If you are taking graduate credits through Andrews University, you must fill out an IRS w9 tax form and send it to Andrews University.  You can find the form here.   Instructions on how to send it are included on the form.
5.  After your grades are in the system, you can also go ahead and order your transcripts at www.getmytranscript.com. You don’t need your AU ID# but it is helpful if you have it.

Accreditation

Drake University has been on the approved list of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1913. Since the reorganization of the Association in 2000, Drake University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Drake was granted continuing accreditation in 2018. 
Statement of Accreditation Status Phone: 312-263-0456

Graduate-Continuing Education Professional Development Courses

Our mission is to provide relevant, high-quality face-to-face, online, and blended learning opportunities to PreK-12 teachers, athletic coaches, and administrators as well as provide professional learning opportunities to law enforcement agencies across Iowa and North America. There is no application process to take these courses with Drake University CEPD! Students seeking to use these courses for recertification, salary advancement, or elective credit in a graduate degree program should seek prior approval from their school district, appropriate licensing agency, or academic advisor.

Transcripts

No more waiting for transcripts! Within a week of you finishing your coursework, Drake University will receive your grades.  Within a few business days after that, Drake will post your grades to your transcripts.  Please be aware that the transcripts will reflect the term that you register in (not the term you finish in).  Students will then be notified by an automated email system when their grade has been entered. Current and former students must order their official Drake University transcripts online via the National Student Clearinghouse. Students may use this service 24 hours per day, and they may track the progress of their order. Payment is due at the time that the request is processed. Students are not required to provide a social security number at registration, so students will need to know their nine-digit Drake ID number. This number will come to the student in an email after their registration has been processed. If unable to locate that number, please call 800-768-3224 or email distancelearning@drake.edu.