FAQs

You may register for up to 15 semester credits at any time during a semester. You do not need to complete these courses prior to registering for additional credits during subsequent semesters.

Semester end dates when coursework is due:

• Last day of Fall Semester: January 31st
• Last day of Spring Semester: May 31st
• Last day of Summer Semester: August 31st

You may file an appeal for additional time to complete your courses.

University policy states that Professional Development Courses cannot be refunded or exchanged. This is a policy you must acknowledge before placing your registration. Prior to enrollment, it is important to verify with your district or state that our courses will be accepted. District and state requirements change regularly. We are available to address any questions or concerns about our courses, and we strongly encourage students to request course syllabi before completing their registration.

Each school district and state has its own policies regarding course approval. Before enrolling in a course, you should check with your school district and department of education in your state.

This is critical to do as the Professional Development Courses cannot be refunded or exchanged.

No, we do not offer early registration. The semester that will appear on your transcript is based on the date you register for your course, not the date you complete your course. For example, if you register on May 31, you will be registered during the Spring Semester.

Semester Dates for Registration

Fall Semester: September 1 through January 31

Spring Semester: February 1 through May 31

Summer Semester: June 1 through August 31

The cost of each course is $140 per semester credit, which includes all course materials. For most courses, you can choose between an eBook or a textbook. If you need a replacement or would like to receive both the eBook and the textbook, please contact us at 833-858-7327 to make your request. Please note that book replacements or additional copies will incur a fee of $25-$50 per text.

You may download a detailed course syllabus instantly within each course description. Click here for more detailed instructions. Our syllabi contain a course description, course materials, and a percentage breakdown of each assignment. You can also contact a PDC Specialist at lavernepdc@laverne.edu for more in-depth questions. Please note that courses do go under revision to remain relevant, so please be sure you have the most current version of the syllabi prior to enrollment.

Our Professional Development Courses are designed to earn graduate-level semester credits. These courses aim to provide educators with the credits needed for salary advancement, PDPs, professional development hours or credits, or to renew their licensure or certification in accordance with state requirements. Please note that these courses are not applicable toward, nor transferable to, a degree program.

Yes! The University of La Verne is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Click here for more information.

Online format: Students that elect to enroll in the online format can work on their assignments directly within their My Courses account. The online format is easy to use and allows students to go back into their course at any time to view and print completed work for their records. All books and materials will ship within one business day. To view all our online course options, click here.

PDF format: Students that elect to enroll in the PDF format will download their course work from their My Courses Portal. All books and materials will ship within one business day. Assignments can be printed to complete, or you can key your answers and projects in a separate Word document. Completed PDF format courses are uploaded electronically for grading through your My Courses account or mailed to the university.

To access your My Courses account - New and Current Online Students:

• • Click on Login from the top of our website.
• • Enter your 8-digit ULV Student ID into the Student ID field within the My Courses section.

To create a My Courses account - PDF Format Only Students:
• • Click on Login and enter your Name, ULV ID, and Email into the PDF format courses section.
• • Once created, you will download your coursework from the My Courses section.

If you cannot locate your PIN, please select I forgot my PIN. If you do not receive a PIN in your email, please check your spam folder. If you need additional assistance please contact us via Chat, Phone 838-858-7327, or Email at lavernepdc@laverne.edu.

Course Submission Timeline:

• First Course: You can submit your first course for grading 10 days after your registration date.
• Additional Courses: Each additional course cannot be submitted until 7 days after the submission of the previous course.

Example:

If you register for five courses on January 1st, the earliest you can submit each course is as follows:

• Course 1: Submit by January 11th
• Course 2: Submit by January 18th
• Course 3: Submit by January 25th
• Course 4: Submit by February 1st
• Course 5: Submit by February 8th

After the 38-day submission timeline for five courses has passed, you may submit any or all remaining courses at any time.

Total Submission Timeline by Course Enrollment:

Once the following amounts of time have passed, any or all courses may be submitted at any time:

• 1 Course: 10 days
• 2 Courses: 17 days
• 3 Courses: 24 days
• 4 Courses: 31 days
• 5 Courses: 38 days

Important Notice: If you are a new student, please allow 1 business day for your student ID to be generated.

For 24/7 academic support, please visit the discussion board on your course page. It's a great place to ask questions, find helpful resources and connect with your peers and instructors. Please utilize the discussion board for all course related questions.

• • Courses are typically graded within 48 hours. You will receive an email when your course has been graded.
• • Your letter grade will post to your unofficial transcript up to three business days after it is graded. During the summer semester, this may vary. You can view your grade on your unofficial transcript in your My La Verne Portal.
• • A completion letter will be available in your My Courses Portal 5-7 business days after your course is graded.
• • For instructions on how to access the My La Verne Portal, please click Login on the top right corner of the website. Scroll to the bottom and the instructions are posted within the My La Verne Box.
• • My La Verne Portal utilizes a username and password (first.lastname). Your My Courses Portal utilizes your student ID and PIN. If you need assistance with accessing these portals, please contact the PDC office via Chat, Email us at lavernepdc@laverne.edu, or Call 833-858-7327.

A complimentary Official Transcript will be mailed to the address on file when all courses are completed for an enrolled term. Please note, if you register for multiple courses in one term, the transcript will be sent when the final course is completed.

If you require a transcript for each completed course, need an eTranscript, or need additional transcripts, you can order one by clicking here https://tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org/school/select

You must verify your grade has posted to your unofficial transcript prior to ordering a transcript. There will be no refunds on transcript orders.

You can view your unofficial transcript on your MyLaVerne Portal. For complete directions, please select Login from the home page. You can also view our how to video here https://www.pdcourses.net/tutorials.php. If you need assistance with resetting your MyLaVerne Portal Password, please contact the PDC office at 833-858-7327

The Professional Development Courses do not qualify for loan deferment as our courses do not apply to a degree.

Professional Development Courses do not qualify for Form 1098-T because these graduate-level, non-degree, semester credit courses are not applicable towards a degree. Students are encouraged to keep copies of their receipts. If you no longer have your receipt, you may download your receipt by the year or by date from the top of your My Courses account. You may also request a copy through our Contact Page located in the footer section of our website, or you may contact us through our Live Chat.

If you no longer have your receipt, you may download and print your receipt by the year or by date from the top of your My Courses account. Once you have logged in and clicked on the acknowledgement, the link is located directly below the colored banner with your name. You may also request a copy through our Contact Page located in the footer section of our website, or you may contact us through our Live Chat.

If you repeat a course, only the latest course will count towards the overall GPA as well as towards the total units completed. Please also keep in mind that School Districts or Department of Education in your state will not accept two(2) courses with the same number and title for your re-certification/re-licensing.

If you wish to drop or withdraw from a course, you must complete and submit an appeal form and pay a $75 fee. If approved, your transcript will reflect a "W" (Withdrawn) grade. Refunds for course costs are not issued under any circumstances. Before enrolling, you must verify that the course you are registering for will be accepted in your school district or department of education in your state.

Students have one year from the end of the enrolled semester, to complete any Professional Development Course(s).

Term dates are as follows:

Fall Semester: September 1 thru January 31
Spring Semester: February 1 thru May 31
Summer Semester: June 1 thru August 31

All courses will remain in IP (IN PROGRESS) status until one year from the end of the enrolled semester. If you require additional time to complete your course, you must file for an Appeal for Extension prior to the IP expiration date.

COURSEWORK SUBMISSION AND IP EXPIRATION TIMELINE
EFFECTIVE APRIL 1ST, 2025, ALL APPEALS WILL RECEIVE ONE ADDITIONAL SEMESTER TO COMPLETE THEIR COURSE.

Spring 2024 Registration

• If you registered in the Spring 2024 Semester (February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024), coursework must be submitted prior to the end of the Spring 2024 Semester (May 31, 2025)
• An appeal to receive an extension will give you an additional semester to complete your coursework with a due date of August 31st, 2025.

Summer 2024 Registration

• If you registered in the Summer 2024 Semester (June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024), coursework must be submitted prior to the end of the Summer 2024 Semester (August 31, 2025)
• An appeal to receive an extension will give you an additional semester to complete your coursework, with a due date of January 31st, 2026.

Fall 2024 Registration

• If you registered in the Fall 2024 Semester (September 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025), coursework must be submitted prior to the end of the Fall 2025 Semester (January 31, 2026).
• An appeal to receive an extension. This will give the student an additional semester to complete your coursework, with a due date of May 31st, 2026

Student Responsibilities: Appeals to standard University policies must be submitted on the Appeal for Waiver form. This form must be completed in its entirety and signed by the student. Failure to complete all sections and/or sign the completed form may delay or prevent the appeal from being processed.

If appropriate, please submit any supporting documentation for your appeal. Acceptable supporting documentation includes, but are not limited to: physician's note, accident report, verification of change of employment, etc.

Financial Implications: It is the responsibility of the student to read and understand the decision of the appeal committee and submit all necessary payments and paperwork by the given deadline. Appeals that are granted will be charged a $75 per extension or withdrawal fee. Students are given 30 days to pay this fee. Failure to do so will result in the appeal being void. It is the responsibility of the student to contact Student Accounts.

For 24/7 academic support please visit the discussion board on your course page. It is a great place to ask questions, find helpful resources, and connect with your peers and instructors.

Please, limit the use of the discussion board to academic matters related to the course. For all other matters, including questions about course materials, please contact the PDC office via phone 833-858-7327, Chat, or Email us at lavernepdc@laverne.edu.

Be brief, direct, and use proper writing style. Respect diversity: Use no language that is-or that could be construed to be-offensive toward others. Be cognitive of academic integrity: Do not share responses to assignment questions or your papers on the discussion board or any other platform. You can help other students find the answer but cannot give them the answer.

All course materials are distributed within one business day of registration.

• • Textbooks are mailed via USPS Priority and will arrive within 3-5 business days. You will be sent tracking information once they have shipped.
• • All eBooks are sent within one business day of registration. They will be sent from a laverne.edu address. Please check your spam folder if you cannot locate them.

Please note: Our office is closed on weekends and all federal holidays. Registrations and course materials will not be processed on those days.