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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ.1. Is this a diploma mill?
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Q.14. Can I purchase PUSIUC college rings? A. Yes, but we suggest you order them directly from our preferred supplier in order to save on the purchase price. |
Q.15. I don't see your phone number listed
A. PUSIUC has several telephone numbers. They are for internal
administration and so are unlisted and they are not publicised. As a global
citizen, it is impossible for our institution to have telephone operators
available 24 hours a day answering questions from enquirers living in many
different time zones around the world. This is why we request you to only
contact us by e-mail, fax or letter.
Q.16. What are PUSIUC degrees and transcripts like?
A. Both the diplomas and the transcripts adhere strictly to ISO standards as
laid down by the International Standards Organization. We do not distribute
'samples' of the institution's credentials to our enquirers.
Q.17. How many signed/sealed graded transcripts will I receive, and
who else will get to see them?
A. Two original transcripts are included in your graduation package. Anyone
you authorize may verify them from us with a request in writing. We do not,
however, distribute extra copies of your confidential records to anyone.
Q.18. Does this mean that no additional transcripts will be available
to my future employers and enquirers!?
A. No. No. Once you have received your transcripts, you can scan and upload them here or send a copy by mail to the Official
Transcript Archive Center in Washington DC. This fully automated archive service will, for a small fee, forward your sealed
or unsealed PUSIUC transcripts by mail or fax to anyone who will ever require them. Yet we strongly recommend our graduates
to NEVER give away original transcripts to third party enquirers. Enquirers requesting original transcripts should be
presented a notarized certified copy of your original transcripts instead. You can create these extra 'originals' by simply
copying your PUSIUC transcripts and having your copies certified to their authenticity by any Public Notary.
Q.19. Are you associated with any religious organization? Do you claim any
association with a 'church'?
A. No. We are a privately owned for profit corporation.
Q.20. Will University of PUSIUC ever make phone calls to my home or
office, or to my employer's?
A. No. Our policy is to put everything in writing only, and to consult our
graduates by fax or e-mail when third parties send us their verification
requests.
Q.21. In which format should I submit my CV/resume for assessment?
A. You can either include your resume directly upon enrollment, or send it
to PUSIUC by e-mail or fax. We
do NOT open e-mail attachments other than Microsoft Doc and Acrobat Pdf. Our
assessment of your resume is free of charge.
Q.22. I sent in my resume, and never received the results of my
assessment.
A. This may indicate that we received your resume in a wrong format or that
you did not specify which degree/major you are seeking. Logically we cannot pass
your resume to our appropriate assessor in such case.
Q.23. What guarantees do I have that you will verify my degree?
A. Verification is the most important question addressed by our applicants.
Since we provide a sealed Letter of Recommendation on our letterhead with our
U.S. contact numbers and addresses to the student, usually turning over a copy
of that letter is sufficient: we never hear from the third party for
verification. In addition, the student has a complete transcript. If however we
are contacted, as long as the contact is authorized by the student and in
writing, we will verify by e-mail, within 48 hours of receipt of that request
via e-mail, fax or regular postal mail. Every request for verification, whether
sent in by fax, postal mail or e-mail, should contain a valid and verifiable
e-mail address for PUSIUC to reply to. Your degree, major and
graduation date are already verifiable from us on the very day of your
enrollment. 'Dates of attendance', obviously, are not since our program has
no residency requirements.
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Q.25. How does the degree program actually work?
A. The degree program has been specifically developed by PUSIUC to
provide a legal way for people to gain their academic qualifications by using
their previous experience and accomplishment. The minimum requirements needed to
qualify for a degree are provided in the "degree requirements"
section. Applicants who believe they qualify for a degree complete an online
application for a free evaluation. Once their application is approved, an
applicant can then decide to proceed by paying the appropriate fees. After the
fees are paid, the diploma and documents are prepared. The whole process can be
completed within 30-45 days for approved applicants.
Q.26. How do you make application?
A. Application must be made using the application form. Please follow
instructions inside application form.
Q.27. Is the application free?
A. Your application and evaluation is free! There is no charge for any
service unless you place an order for your documents.
Q.28. How much does the degree cost?
A. Please refer to fees web page.
Q.29. Who is Sierra Business Corporation?
A. Sierra Business Corporation (SBC) is a Corporation registered in
accordance with law in 1997.
Q.30. What does Sierra Business Corporation do?
A. Sierra Business Corporation operates the portfolio assessment degree
program for PUSIUC. They are authorized to evaluate an applicant's application,
accept payment, complete all documents, and ship those documents.
Q.31. Who is Glob Star Club?
A. Glob Star Club is Polish limited liability company registered in
accordance with Polish law in 1988.
Q.32. What does Glob Star Club do?
A. Glob Star Club only is making promotion of PUSIUC into international
market.
Q.33. Is this a legal degree?
A. PUSIUC is licensed and registered to issue degrees for distance
learning and portfolio assessment. This is a legal degree. You may include it on
your resume, business card, letterhead, passport, web site, job application, or
any other official document you fill out.
Q.34. What can I use my degree for?
A. Some people want the degree to assist them in getting a better job.
You might have the experience and the knowledge to do the job but often times
they will pick the person with the degree over the person without it. Getting
your degree will level up the playing field and improve your prospects
considerably.
Of course, there are those who aren't concerned about employment prospects. They might be self employed, retired, or even happy being at their current employment level. But they want the personal satisfaction of knowing that their knowledge can be transferred to a degree. They want to hang their diploma on the wall and feel proud at their accomplishment.
Q.35. How long will it take to get my degree?
A. In most cases the whole process can be completed within 30-45 days.
Q.36. Can you speed up the assessment and/or graduation process?
A. No. We already offer the fastest legitimate graduation program as it is.
Q.37. What does the diploma look like?
A. The diploma is professionally produced and of very high quality. It is
printed on a fine quality parchment paper and bears the seal of University. The
diploma is of the same (or better) quality and style that you would find at most
traditional universities. The diploma does not indicate how the degree was
earned.
Q.38. If I get a bachelor degree can I get into a graduate school?
A. Our program is not for those who are still continuing their education.
This program is targeted at those who have achieved the requirements to earn
their degree and want that validation of their accomplishment. If your desire is
to attend a traditional graduate school you should first check with them to see
if an PUSIUC under graduate degree is accepted.
Q.39. I think I would qualify for two degrees?
A. Accomplished individuals might qualify for two degrees. This could be
a bachelor/master or master/doctorate. If you wish to apply for a combination
degree please note that on your application. It is actually two separate degrees
and two separate evaluations will need to be done.
Q.40. I don't see my major listed on the degrees available?
A. You may apply for any major by making note of it on the application
form. If that major cannot be approved an alternative might be suggested.
Q.41. What location is stated on the degree?
A. No location is stated on the degree. Not being a State College we
don't have any requirement to show a location.
Q.42. Do I get transcripts?
A. Yes, transcripts are included with your graduation
package. The
transcripts will show a full course of study to meet the requirements of your
degree.
Q.43. What graduation date will be on my degree?
A. You can have any graduation date you want as long as your application
can verify that you achieved the minimum requirements for that degree on or
before that date.
Q.44. Can I get into trouble with this degree?
A. Your degree is legal. How you choose to use it might not be. If you
misrepresent how your degree was earned, it could land you in hot water. For
this reason we tell people that they should always be truthful about how their
degree was earned. Be proud that you were able to earn it by an independent
evaluation process. You worked for this degree no less than someone who sat in a
classroom. In many cases you degree represents years and years of work,
knowledge, and accomplishment.
Q.45. Can I contact PUSIUC or their University directly?
A. During the evaluation and document preparation stage your contact will
be SBC. After your degree has been issued, you are considered alumni and may
contact University directly.
Q.46. Is the degree verifiable?
A. Yes your degree is verifiable. You may have certified copies of your
transcript sent to anyone you authorize. Your degree can also be verified online
through your own confidential login. You can give your login username and
password to an employer or other interested party for instant verification
access through the University site.
Q.47. What is the graduation package?
A. The graduation package is what you get for your payment. Please read
web page: ‘This is What You Get for Your
Money!’
Q.48. Can I get a replacement degree if it is damaged?
A. Yes you can get a replacement degree. If the diploma or documents are
damaged in shipping to you they will be completely replaced without cost. If at
a later date you damage or lose any documents they maybe replaced. Just
reference your student number and the files can be accessed. There will be a
charge in this case for replacement documents.
Q.49. Can I get a brochure mailed to my home address?
A. One of the reasons why fees are kept so low is because we don't waste
money on administrative costs. No brochures are produced and printing and
mailing costs are saved. Everything is available on the web site. Why print up a
brochure of what you can already see online.
Q.50. How can I phone you?
A. Please no phone calls. Due to our efficient online setup and high
volume we have chosen not to engage in routine phone calls. When we did offer
phone service, we received to many calls per day and we were not able to get any
other work done. So please do not phone us or ask us to phone you. Instead, take
a few minutes to read our web site and go through the FAQ. If you have a
specific question you could not find the answer to on the web site, then email
your question.
Q.51. What countries can you ship to?
A. We will ship to any country we can accept a payment from.
Q.52. How do you ship?
A. Shipping will be by what we decide is the best air service to your
country.
Q.53. Is this a good way to get a degree?
A. For some people it is the only way they will get a degree. You must
decide for yourself if this is a good program for you. It is not our intention
to sell you on our program or to hype it up. I believe you will agree that we
have not added in any of the normal sales hype you usually see. The reason why
is because we know our program is not for everyone. We don't want to sell you on
it if it isn't right for you. There are some limitations to your PUSIUC
University degree. If you especially want a degree to enter a traditional
graduate school or if there is specific licensing requirements like in the
medical and legal field, you need to confirm if this degree would be accepted.
Of course a degree from PUSIUC University has the advantage of being very quick
and very low cost. So we ask you to consider this. Are you going to return to
college to get your degree? How long will it take you? How much will it cost? We
are not trying to compare a degree from PUSIUC to Yale, Harvard, or even your
State college. There are different roads for each of us to travel. Do you want
to have the journey or just reach your destination?
Q.54. There are other schools with similar programs that say they are
accredited?
A. There is no control on the use of the word accredited. If the school
offers a program similar to ours, they are not accredited by an agency that is
recognized by the US Department of Education. And unless that accreditation is
recognized by US Department of Education, there will be limitations as to the
acceptance of the degree. Those limitations include professional license
requirements, federal program funding, and traditional graduate school
admittance.
Q.55. What guarantee do I have that my degree will be accepted?
A. We cannot guarantee who will accept your degree. We know there is a
high level of acceptance for PUSIUC degrees. But acceptance is not up to us; it
is the decision of the other party. If you are honest about how you earned your
degree they might not accept it but they will not ignore it either. It is still
a testament to your accomplishments. And you have every reason to be proud about
it.
Q.56. Is a knowledge of English language necessary for obtain diploma of
University located in English speaking country with education process in English
language?
A. Such knowledge will be necessary only if you will request diploma of
English language translator. We are making assessment of your professional
knowledge only. Such knowledge there was obtained in your native language and
you can use translator for translate your CV or resume from your native
language.
Q.57. I have a question not answered here?
A. We ask you to first read all the information. There isn't much not
answered somewhere. If you do need to ask a question, please ask a specific
question. We are not going to attempt to answer general questions that can be
answered by reading the web site. Please send Email to Contact
Us.
Q.58. Can I enroll now?
A. You can enroll now. Please do not forget to send your CV/resume to us by
e-mail - our assessment of your resume forms the legal basis of our award to
you. Therefore we cannot award your degree without being able to formalize the
conversion of your existing knowledge, as demonstrated through your resume.
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