Free Unofficial Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Prior to your admission in a degree program, the program advisor will do a free preliminary, unofficial evaluation of your previous college work if you make the request.
You must submit a request for the unofficial evaluation and include copies of your transcripts for review. Also provide your current contact information. For purposes of this review, the transcripts may be unofficial, but must be legible. The transcripts and letter should be sent to:
Prison Education Program (PEP)
Adams State University
208 Edgemont Blvd.
Suite 3000
Alamosa, CO 81101
The unofficial evaluation is subject to change based on the formal evaluation and acceptance of previous college transfer course work by the Admissions Office and appropriate academic departments. We can not do unofficial evaluations over the telephone.
Official Evaluation of Credit and Admission
After you decide to become a degree-seeking student at Adams State, you must provide a completed Admission Application form, and (if applicable) official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. You may use this Transcript Request form to have your transcripts sent to Adams State. The official transcripts, and Admission Application should be sent to:
Prison Education Program (PEP)
Adams State University
208 Edgemont Blvd.
Suite 3000
Alamosa, CO 81101
Shortly after you will be notified of your admissions status and will be assigned as advisor (if applicable) will complete a new, detailed plan which will list the requirements satisfied by any transfer work, and will show which areas need to be completed. A copy of the degree plan will be sent to you and a copy will be kept in the file with your advisor. Your advisor serves as your primary point of contact for all questions related to the Prison Education Program (PEP).
Continuous Enrollment
After you are accepted to Adams State, you must enroll in at least one Adams State course each year (fall/spring or spring/fall) to maintain your current status. Failure to enroll in at least one new Adams State course each year will result in the following:
- You will be required to apply for re-admission.
- You will be subject to changes in the curriculum which could lead to the changes in your degree plan and requirements.
Courses Not Offered Through Adams State
To satisfy program requirements using courses not offered by Adams State, you are advised to seek pre-approval from the department chair of your major and your adviser prior to enrolling in a non-Adams State course. Transfer credit pre-approval forms may be requested from your advisor. After completing a course (or courses) at another school, you must send transcripts of completed work to have your records updated. regular correspondence with your adviser is recommended.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and any course fees are listed in the course schedule or on the Adams State Prison Education Program (PEP) webpage. Tuition and Fees are subject to change without notification.
Financial Aid
Company-sponsored tuition and military tuition assistance programs may be used for Adams State courses. We also encourage students to seek scholarship aid from local civic groups that may sponsor such study. Adams State courses are approved for the DANTES program. Eligible military personnel should process DANTES applications through their education office.
Students receiving Federal Financial Aid, military tuition assistance, company sponsored tuition assistance, or any other type of private funding may be required to complete independent study courses in less than one year. Please check with your funding source for specific requirements.
Awarding of Degrees
Degrees are awarded at the end of the semester in which final courses are completed. An Application for Graduation must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. The application deadlines are August 31st for fall, January 31st for spring, and June 1st for summer. Incarcerated students should work with their advisor to complete the graduation application. Degree plans and completion of all requirements will be verified by the Office of the registrar prior to awarding of degrees.
Student Complaints
Complaints related to instructors, instructor feedback and courses should be addresses in writing directly with the instructor. If a resolution is not reached, the complaint should be directed to the department chair. Complaints about operations such as admissions, course scheduling, registration, payment should be addresses in writing to your advisor. Your advisor will convey the information to the appropriate Adams State staff to reach a resolution to your complaint. If your advisor is unable to resolve your complaint please submit your complaint to the Director of the Prison Education Program (PEP). Submit complaints to:
Prison Education Program (PEP)
Adams State University
208 Edgemont Blvd.
Suite 3000
Alamosa, CO 81101
If the student’s complaint is not resolved at the Executive Director of Extended Studies level, the written complaint will be forwarded to Academic Affairs and will follow the procedures outlined in the Adams State Student Handbook. Students may also submit a formal complaint directly to Academic Affairs.
