We partner with Top-Tier Universities: Upper Iowa & Adams State – Trusted, Accredited, Respected

What is the difference between the two?

University Upper Iowa University Upper Iowa University
Is it HLC Accredited? ✔️ ✔️
Do I receive a letter grade? Yes
90-100%=A
80-89%=B		 Yes
90-100%=A
80-89%=B
Are Happy Teacher courses accepted into their Masters of Education Program? ✔️ 🚫
Can I use interest-free Shopify Payment options? ✔️ 🚫
Can I use Happy Teacher Cash, discounts, and coupons? ✔️ 🚫
How are transcripts sent? Emailed
$10 digital transcript
Order online through National Student Clearing House		 Emailed
$16 digital transcript
Order online through Parchment
When are grades sent? Within 72 hours of submitting “Course Completion” Grades sent on 1st and 15th, five additional business days for grade to post
How do I pay? When you purchase the course on Happy Teacher Professional Development
Receipt will come from Happy Teacher 		After your course is completed, you pay ASU separately.
You can request a receipt from ASU.

Please check with your Human Resources Department to verify that your course and transcript choices are accepted and approved.

How it works

  • 1. Course Completion:

    Finish your course with an 80% or higher, click "Complete Course" on your dashboard, and once you submit the feedback form, we’ll send your final grade to Upper Iowa University.

  • 2. Notification:

    You’ll receive an email from the registrar within 3 business days that your grade is available and ready your transcript is ready to order through the National Student Clearing House.

  • 3. Digital Transcript:

    Order your Upper Iowa University digital transcript for an additional $10 through the National Student Clearing House.

We Partner with Upper Iowa University

Save $2,504 on your Master's in Education Degree!

Upper Iowa and Happy Teacher now offer affordable, online master's degrees. Transfer 12 Happy Teacher semester credit into Upper Iowa's renowned master's programs!

Earn your M.Ed. in:

  • Teacher Leadership
  • English as a Second Language
  • Special Education
  • Talented and Gifted
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Learn More About Upper Iowa University

UIU’s top-notch advisors and dedicated support team are with you every step of the way. Financial aid is available, including TEACH grants of up to $4,000 for eligible educators in high-need areas.

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Adams State University

Transcripts for Advancement Hours

Adams State University is graduate-level, HLC (Higher Learners Commission) Accredited, you will receive a letter grade, and transcripts are mailed twice per month (the 1st and 15th).

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