TESU and DEAC

[wow]

I know this has been discussed before, but I can't find the posts.

TESU transfer policy seems to indicate it will take transfer credits from DEAC institutions: https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/current/...er-credit/

But an advisor today told me they won't.

I am talking about a situation where I already have 24 Credits from a regionally accredited institution. I thought if I had those, that DEAC would potentially be transferable. (I thought people on this board said that they'd had some DEAC credits transfer.) Can someone clarify the policy for me?

(I haven't taken the classes yet, so don't worry about that.)

[ss20ts]

DEAC isn't RA. I don't see anything about DEAC specifically listed on the link you shared. There is this:

Thomas Edison State University may accept in direct transfer college-level credits earned at institutions accredited by other accreditation agencies recognized by the US Department of Education that have developed formal articulation agreements with Thomas Edison State University.

The key word there is MAY. There is zero guarantee. The word MAY leaves the doors wide open for them to say no.

Just because you read something on here about transfer credit does not mean that is the policy today or that the institution is transferable today. Things constantly change.

Also keep in mind that many advisors aren't up to speed on all of the transfer policies at TESU. The registrars office will have far more info that is up to date than an advisor. The registrars office is the one who makes the determination on the credits.

[wow]

DEAC isn't RA. I don't see anything about DEAC specifically listed on the link you shared. There is this:

Thomas Edison State University may accept in direct transfer college-level credits earned at institutions accredited by other accreditation agencies recognized by the US Department of Education that have developed formal articulation agreements with Thomas Edison State University.

The key word there is MAY. There is zero guarantee. The word MAY leaves the doors wide open for them to say no.

Just because you read something on here about transfer credit does not mean that is the policy today or that the institution is transferable today. Things constantly change.

Also keep in mind that many advisors aren't up to speed on all of the transfer policies at TESU. The registrars office will have far more info that is up to date than an advisor. The registrars office is the one who makes the determination on the credits.

It may not be your intent, but this feels like a lecture. I know everything you wrote above. That's exactly why I made the post—because the policy on the site is unclear and advisors are sometimes wrong. I am looking to see if anyone has any information to the contrary of what my advisor told me. If they don't? That's fine. I didn't think it would hurt to ask until I saw your answer.

P.S. Where did I say DEAC was RA? Nowhere.

[bjcheung77]

Previously they did not accept DEAC (NA credits), having said that, it really depends on where you're going to get the credits from. Genesis University has courses that are NCCRS, Penn Foster has classes that are ACE, if you go either route, TESU will accept them, this is true for other ACE/NCCRS recommended for credit classes provided by various colleges that are NA... Having said that, you really want to email 3 specific advisors, Chrystal (my backup option), and my two go-to options Don or Patricia, and also the registrar. Which advisor was providing you the info they don't accept DEAC or NA institutions?

[ss20ts]

DEAC isn't RA. I don't see anything about DEAC specifically listed on the link you shared. There is this:

Thomas Edison State University may accept in direct transfer college-level credits earned at institutions accredited by other accreditation agencies recognized by the US Department of Education that have developed formal articulation agreements with Thomas Edison State University.

The key word there is MAY. There is zero guarantee. The word MAY leaves the doors wide open for them to say no.

Just because you read something on here about transfer credit does not mean that is the policy today or that the institution is transferable today. Things constantly change.

Also keep in mind that many advisors aren't up to speed on all of the transfer policies at TESU. The registrars office will have far more info that is up to date than an advisor. The registrars office is the one who makes the determination on the credits.

It may not be your intent, but this feels like a lecture. I know everything you wrote above. That's exactly why I made the post—because the policy on the site is unclear and advisors are sometimes wrong. I am looking to see if anyone has any information to the contrary of what my advisor told me. If they don't? That's fine. I didn't think it would hurt to ask until I saw your answer.

P.S. Where did I say DEAC was RA? Nowhere.

Nothing I said was intended to be a lecture. TESU is notorious for being difficult. 

You stated that you thought because you had RA credits that meant TESU would accept DEAC credits. 

Advisers at TESU are often wrong. There's a long history of that happening on here. Many of TESU's policies are written purposely to be ambiguous so they can change their mind easily.

[wow]

Previously they did not accept DEAC (NA credits), having said that, it really depends on where you're going to get the credits from.  Genesis University has courses that are NCCRS, Penn Foster has classes that are ACE, if you go either route, TESU will accept them, this is true for other ACE/NCCRS recommended for credit classes provided by various colleges that are NA...  Having said that, you really want to email 3 specific advisors, Chrystal (my backup option), and my two go-to options Don or Patricia, and also the registrar.  Which advisor was providing you the info they don't accept DEAC or NA institutions?

Amy.

I have been sending all my questions to academicadvising@... because that's the address Don gave me. Interesting about the registrar. Do you copy the registrar, or do you email them separately? They won't just tell me to contact academic advising?

[Jonathan Whatley]

I know this has been discussed before, but I can't find the posts.

TESU transfer policy seems to indicate it will take transfer credits from DEAC institutions: https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/current/...er-credit/

But an advisor today told me they won't.

Discussed before here:
TESU Wording Newly Friendly to DOED-Recognized Institutionally Accredited Credit

[wow]

I know this has been discussed before, but I can't find the posts.

TESU transfer policy seems to indicate it will take transfer credits from DEAC institutions: https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/current/...er-credit/

But an advisor today told me they won't.

Discussed before here:
TESU Wording Newly Friendly to DOED-Recognized Institutionally Accredited Credit

Thank you!

[jch]

The registrar is going to be a much more accurate source of information on how a specific credit transfers. Advising is often incorrect. Contact registrar@tesu.edu

[wow]

The registrar is going to be a much more accurate source of information on how a specific credit transfers. Advising is often incorrect. Contact registrar@tesu.edu

Thank you.