Frequently Asked Questions

Register for ASCA Specialist Trainings

Counselors must first register with ASCA for the course or conference. You may then apply to Lindenwood for graduate credit any time during or after the ASCA training or conference. To avoid delays with transcripts, we encourage you to apply with Lindenwood at least ONE month prior to course completion.

How do I register at Lindenwood for graduate credit?

You may apply to Lindenwood for graduate credit any time during or after the ASCA specialist training or conference. To avoid delays with transcripts, we encourage you to enroll with Lindenwood at least ONE month prior to course completion.

To earn graduate credit, please complete the following steps:

• Complete the Lindenwood K-12 PD Graduate Credit application and pay $80 per credit hour with a credit card each time you start or complete K-12 professional development.
• Allow two weeks for your application to be processed (graduate credit fees are non-refundable).

Unofficial Transcripts

• Unofficial transcripts are available through the Student Portal in My Lindenwood. To access them, select “Academics” on the left side of the screen, then choose “Unofficial Transcript.” A PDF will appear for you to open, view, or print.
• Your portal remains accessible for one year after your last attended course. During that time, you can review your information and print your unofficial transcript at no cost. If the time limit has expired, then you will need to place an order for an official transcript.
• If it has been more than one year since your last attended course and you would like information about your previous coursework, please reach out to [email protected].

Official Transcripts

• Once you’ve reviewed your unofficial transcript and confirmed that all courses and final grades are posted, you may request an official transcript through our vendor, Parchment.

For detailed information about ordering an official transcript for your district, state board, or other agencies, visit Lindenwood Official Transcripts.

How are grades processed for Lindenwood graduate credit?

We work directly with ASCA to verify your coursework completion. If you registered with Lindenwood and completed the ASCA course this month or prior, the course and grade will reflect on the transcript approximately by the third week of the next month.

Note: We highly encourage you to check unofficial transcript prior to ordering an official copy. If you have registered and paid and  any course or grade is missing on the unofficial transcript, it means your grade transfer is currently underway.

Students are encouraged to register for graduate credit well before the semester ends. Courses available in one semester may not be available in the next, unless they are rolling courses like ASCA, LETRS, and Credit4Teachers which are open for registration all year long.

• Spring 2026: January 12 – May 8, 2026
• Summer 2026: May 18 – August 9, 2026
• Fall 2026: August 24 – December 11, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 11 – May 7, 2027
• Summer 2027: May 17 – August 8, 2027

**Advance registrations for a new term are open once the prior term ends. Register for courses completed or courses that will be completed in the current semester. 

** Grades & transcripts are available approximately by the third week of each month for ASCA Specialist training and for ASCA and regional conferences approximately two weeks after the term ends.

Register for Credit4Teachers Course

Participants must first register with Credit4Teachers for the course. You may then apply at Lindenwood for graduate credit any time during the Credit4Teachers course. Graduate credit tuition is included in your Credit4Teachers course fee; select “3rd Party Payment” option when registering for credit with Lindenwood. To avoid delays with grades and transcripts, we encourage you to apply to Lindenwood at least ONE month prior to course completion.

How do I register at Lindenwood for graduate credit?

Participants must first register with Credit4Teachers for the course. You may then apply at Lindenwood for graduate credit any time during the Credit4Teachers course. To avoid delays with transcripts, we encourage you to enroll with Lindenwood at least ONE month prior to course completion.

To earn graduate credit, please complete the following steps:

• Complete the Lindenwood K-12 PD Graduate Credit application and select  ‘3rd party payment’ as your payment option since you already paid Credit4Teachers in full.
• Allow two weeks for your application to be processed (graduate credit fees are non-refundable).

Unofficial Transcripts

• Unofficial transcripts are available through the Student Portal in My Lindenwood. To access them, select “Academics” on the left side of the screen, then choose “Unofficial Transcript.” A PDF will appear for you to open, view, or print.
• Your portal remains accessible for one year after your last attended course. During that time, you can review your information and print your unofficial transcript at no cost. If the time limit has expired, then you will need to place an order for an official transcript.
• If it has been more than one year since your last attended course and you would like information about your previous coursework, please reach out to [email protected].

Official Transcripts

• Once you’ve reviewed your unofficial transcript and confirmed that all courses and final grades are posted, you may request an official transcript through our vendor, Parchment.

For detailed information about ordering an official transcript for your district, state board, or other agencies, visit Lindenwood Official Transcripts.

How are grades processed for Lindenwood graduate credit?

We work directly with Credit4Teachers to verify your coursework completion. If you completed your Credit4Teachers course this month, your grades will be available approximately by the third week of next month.

Note: We highly encourage you to check unofficial transcript prior to ordering an official copy. If you have registered and paid and  any course or grade is missing on the unofficial transcript, it means your grade transfer is currently underway.

Students are encouraged to register for graduate credit well before the semester ends. Courses available in one semester may not be available in the next, unless they are rolling courses like ASCA, LETRS, and Credit4Teachers which are open for registration all year long.

• Spring 2026: January 12 – May 8, 2026
• Summer 2026: May 18 – August 9, 2026
• Fall 2026: August 24 – December 11, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 11 – May 7, 2027
• Summer 2027: May 17 – August 8, 2027

**Advance registrations for a new term are open once the prior term ends. Register for courses completed or courses that will be completed in the current semester. 

** Grades & transcripts are available approximately by the third week of each month for Credit4Teachers courses registered and completed in the prior month.

How do I register at Lindenwood for graduate credit?

You may apply to Lindenwood for graduate credit any time during or after the K-12 Professional Development delivered by the school district, RPDC, ROE, or educational organization. To avoid delays with transcripts, we encourage you to enroll with Lindenwood at least ONE month prior to course completion.

To earn graduate credit, please complete the following steps:

• Complete the Lindenwood K-12 PD Graduate Credit application and pay $80 per credit hour with a credit card each time you start or complete K-12 professional development.
• Allow two weeks for your application to be processed (graduate credit fees are non-refundable).

Unofficial Transcripts

• Unofficial transcripts are available through the Student Portal in My Lindenwood. To access them, select “Academics” on the left side of the screen, then choose “Unofficial Transcript.” A PDF will appear for you to open, view, or print.
• Your portal remains accessible for one year after your last attended course. During that time, you can review your information and print your unofficial transcript at no cost. If the time limit has expired, then you will need to place an order for an official transcript.
• If it has been more than one year since your last attended course and you would like information about your previous coursework, please reach out to [email protected]

Official Transcripts

• Once you’ve reviewed your unofficial transcript and confirmed that all courses and final grades are posted, you may request an official transcript through our vendor, Parchment.
• For detailed information about ordering an official transcript for your district, state board, or other agencies, visit Lindenwood Official Transcripts.

How are grades processed for Lindenwood graduate credit?

We work directly with your school district, RPDC, ROE, or educational organization. Grades are available approximately 2 weeks after the term ends. See our academic terms for more information. 

Students are encouraged to register for graduate credit well before the semester ends. Courses available in one semester may not be available in the next, unless they are rolling courses like ASCA, LETRS, and Credit4Teachers which are open for registration all year long.

• Spring 2026: January 12 – May 8, 2026
• Summer 2026: May 18 – August 9, 2026
• Fall 2026: August 24 – December 11, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 11 – May 7, 2027
• Summer 2027: May 17 – August 8, 2027

**Advance registrations for a new term are open once the prior term ends. Register for courses completed or courses that will be completed in the current semester. 

** Grades are available approximately 2 weeks after the term ends.

Lindenwood University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 

Visit Lindenwood’s accreditation and affiliations for more information. 

Teachers, counselors, and administrators can earn graduate credit by completing Lindenwood approved professional development delivered either by the school district or ASCA. Any graduate credit hours earned through these classes will NOT be suitable for transfer into any graduate degree program at Lindenwood, nor is it intended to satisfy academic requirements for new state licensure or certification. These may be applied, in most cases, to satisfy CEUs or professional development requirements (plus hours) for salary advancement or licensure renewal. It is up to individual school districts and state certification renewal requirements as to whether they will approve these graduate credits for teachers to move up the pay scale (plus hours). It is up to individual universities if they want to accept these graduate level credits for their graduate degree programs.

Graduate credits are nonrefundable, so participants are strongly encouraged to verify with their own state education boards, human resource/professional development coordinators, or academic institution to determine if this graduate credit is applicable.

Anyone who has completed a bachelor’s degree is eligible for continuing education. This program is designed for educators who seek additional graduate credit to meet state recertification requirements, increase knowledge in a specific subject area or enhance your earning power.

K-12 Professional and Continuing Education courses/credits are not eligible for financial aid. The cost of continuing education credits is substantially reduced to $75 per credit hour and must be paid online with a credit card.