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Getting Credits from SDC and Sophia on a TESU or Liberty Transcript? - acamp - 06-15-2025
Hello all and Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
To begin, I am NOT trying to credit launder (or whatever that phrase is). I am attempting to take as many credits on Sophia (and possibly SDC) and get them transcribed on a TESU (preferably) or a Liberty University transcript.
After I compete as many courses as I need on Sophia or SDC, can someone explain how I would get them transcribed on an official transcript from TESU or Liberty?
Thanks all in advance!!
RE: Getting Credits from SDC and Sophia on a TESU or Liberty Transcript? - bjcheung77 - 06-16-2025
Basically, you won't be able to launder those ACE credits either, as the transcripts would show these as transferred credits. Any newer institution you want to transfer these credits to would need to know where the classes came from, thus, you'll also have to send them your ACE transcript as well...
It's pretty straightforward, you apply to Liberty and TESU, send them your ACE transcript, and that's all. There is a fee for getting your transcripts from Liberty/TESU. Some institutions may require you to have completed a class before they process it, you'll have to see what is required from each institution.
Getting Credits from SDC and Sophia on a TESU or Liberty Transcript? - acamp - 06-16-2025
(06-16-2025, 09:00 AM)bjcheung77 Wrote: Basically, you won't be able to launder those ACE credits either, as the transcripts would show these as transferred credits. Any newer institution you want to transfer these credits to would need to know where the classes came from, thus, you'll also have to send them your ACE transcript as well...
It's pretty straightforward, you apply to Liberty and TESU, send them your ACE transcript, and that's all. There is a fee for getting your transcripts from Liberty/TESU. Some institutions may require you to have completed a class before they process it, you'll have to see what is required from each institution.
Okay maybe I didn’t explain myself. I don’t mind sending an ACE transcript to TESU or Liberty. I just don’t know how I would go about getting the ACE credits that I have completed to show up on a TESU or LIBERTY transcript. Is it called credit banking? I forget the name. Do I have to apply and declare a major before they will put my Ace credits on their transcript? That’s what I was asking.
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RE: Getting Credits from SDC and Sophia on a TESU or Liberty Transcript? - Hotdogman1 - 06-16-2025
So for credit banking:
TESU Individual Learning Account $419: https://www.tesu.edu/about/leadership-departments/registrar/individual-learning-account.php
I don't think Liberty offers a similar service but EU and Frederick Community College does.
RE: Getting Credits from SDC and Sophia on a TESU or Liberty Transcript? - kt320 - 06-16-2025
(06-16-2025, 03:55 PM)Hotdogman1 Wrote: So for credit banking:
TESU Individual Learning Account $419: https://www.tesu.edu/about/leadership-departments/registrar/individual-learning-account.php
I don't think Liberty offers a similar service but EU and Frederick Community College does.
...and credits are transferred easily to TESU via credly. Its obvious how after you complete a course.
RE: Getting Credits from SDC and Sophia on a TESU or Liberty Transcript? - bjcheung77 - 06-17-2025
It's a waste of extra cash if you're doing a credit bank, I would just apply to the institution, and ask them what email address to send the transcripts to. Here's the credly instructions on the WIKI: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Ordering_Credly_Transcripts
Getting Credits from SDC and Sophia on a TESU or Liberty Transcript? - acamp - 06-17-2025
(06-17-2025, 08:46 AM)bjcheung77 Wrote: It's a waste of extra cash if you're doing a credit bank, I would just apply to the institution, and ask them what email address to send the transcripts to. Here's the credly instructions on the WIKI: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Ordering_Credly_Transcripts
Okay so for anyone out there that went to either TESU or LIBERTY after taking credits from Sophia or SDC, can you respond to explain how you went about getting your Ace credits on the TESU or LIBERTY official transcript? I am not understanding the process I guess. Thank you.
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RE: Getting Credits from SDC and Sophia on a TESU or Liberty Transcript? - jg_nuy - 06-17-2025
For TESU, my son did the following:
Sophia - Credly transcript emailed to transcripts@tesu.edu from the Credly website.
Study - Transcripts sent directly from Study to transcripts@tesu.edu via the Study website.
RE: Getting Credits from SDC and Sophia on a TESU or Liberty Transcript? - bjcheung77 - 06-17-2025
Yes, what jg_nuy typed... Pretty much what I mentioned earlier: I would just apply to the institution, and ask them what email address to send the transcripts to. Don't deviate, I'd keep it simple like that, send it off one transcript provider at a time...
Essentially, it depends where you got your credits from, if it's from a college/university or institute, it goes directly from them to the email address you gathered. The same goes for ACE/NCCRS credits as well, from Credly for ACE and direct for NCCRS.
To keep things simple, I would put all the ACE credits into Credly, and you send it once, repeat if needed for newer classes added to ACE. NCCRS goes directly from the course provider (example, Davar, LawShelf, Study.com) to the receiving institution.
Note: Study.com has NCCRS only classes, like 3-4 of them out of all 200+, the rest are all ACE+NCCRS, that's the reason you have to send the transcripts directly from Study.com and other ACE providers such as Sophia.org, StraighterLine, can all do so from Credly only.
RE: Getting Credits from SDC and Sophia on a TESU or Liberty Transcript? - Hotdogman1 - 06-17-2025
... Look, you haven't explained what you were trying to do with the official transcript. If you're searching for credit banking, open the link: https://www.tesu.edu/about/leadership-departments/registrar/individual-learning-account.php. It has step by step instructions. I'll even copy paste a portion for you.
- Complete the Nondegree Services Application. The fee for this service is $419. If you are a MicroBachelors edX student, please refer to MicroBachelors webpage for more information. Prospective ILA students must apply first to start the process: http://www.tesu.edu/apply.
- Complete the payment on the application. Fees for Individual Learning Account are nonrefundable.
- Submit official college transcripts, military documents, college proficiency examinations, documentation of college-level corporate learning or ACE Registry transcripts. All transcripts submitted for Individual Learning Account must be official transcripts mailed or delivered electronically directly from a college or university registrar’s office to transcripts@tesu.edu.
I agree that it's a waste of money but are you guys sure you can request an official transcript as an Applicant (without taking any TESU courses)? "Transcripts are provided to students who are enrolled students, graduates or were a previously enrolled student. Applicants are not entitled to a Thomas Edison State University transcript, except for courses they have taken with the University as a visiting student." https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/current/undergraduate-catalog/university-policies-and-procedures/undergraduate-academic-policies/transcript-evaluation/thomas-edison-state-university-transcripts/. If it is accurate, this is the process for applying to TESU.
- CREATE A NEW STUDENT PROFILE
Click on the “Start Your Application Now” button above.
- APPLY ONLINE
Once you have created your New Student Profile, select “Start a Degree Seeking Application” to get started.
Submit the $50 nonrefundable application fee (if applicable). Your application and fee are valid for 12 months from the date of your acceptance letter. If you have not enrolled within this period of eligibility, you must reapply to the University if you intend to pursue your degree in the future.
- SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS
Submit your transcripts and get your academic evaluation. - Include transfer credits earned at other regionally accredited schools, military and professional training (JST, ACE transcripts, etc.), CLEP and DSST scores, etc. Learn more »
- Your official academic evaluation tells you how your transfer credits will be applied to your degree, how many credits you will need to finish your degree and which courses/credits you still need to complete to earn your degree.