Terms and Conditions

Acacia University World Teachers’ Day Promotional Campaign: Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: October 5, 2026

Applicable Session: 2026 Fall Session 2 (Academic Year 2026-2027)

Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

Session Start Date: October 25, 2026

1. Promotion Overview

In celebration of World Teachers’ Day, Acacia University is offering a special, one-time promotional tuition rate for two specific 3-credit, graduate-level courses:

• EDC550: Child and Adolescent Development
• EDA549: School Leadership & Management

Eligible applicants may enroll in either course at a promotional flat-rate tuition of $390.00 per course. In strict compliance with Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) standards regarding tuition discounts, this promotional rate represents an actual reduction of $109.98 per course from the standard Acacia University graduate course tuition rate of $499.98 per 3-credit course. This discount is offered for the specific and bona fide purpose of celebrating World Teachers’ Day. It is exclusively valid for a specified period (the 2026 Fall Session 2) and cannot be applied retroactively to past sessions or deferred to future sessions.

2. General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the World Teachers’ Day promotional courses, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Proof of Identity: Submission of a valid passport or government-issued ID.
• Academic Prerequisites: Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The degree must be verified via an original transcript, duly signed and certified by the Registrar (or other responsible officer) of the awarding institution, and sent directly to Acacia University via mail or secure electronic delivery. Applicants with degrees from non-US institutions may be required to submit a transcript evaluation by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency.
• English Language Competency: Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not hold a bachelor’s degree from a university where instruction was conducted in English, must provide evidence of English proficiency. Accepted exams and minimum scores are:
  • TOEFL (PBT): 60
  • TOEFL (iBT): 71
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 50
  • Duolingo English Test: 100
  • Michigan English Test (MET – 4 skill): 55
  • Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE): 650/LP
• Access to Classrooms: Applicants must confirm access to a physical classroom environment by completing the “Classroom and Connectivity Access” declaration in the university application form.
• Technology Requirements: Ongoing access to computer technology and a reliable internet connection is required to participate in Acacia University’s online learning environment.

3. Enrollment, Application Categories, and Payment Terms

Because these promotional courses are categorized under “World Teacher’s Day Promotion Campaign” and are subsequently transferable to specific Acacia graduate degree programs, applicants must navigate the admission process according to their current student status:

• Fresh/New Applicants: May apply directly and enroll via the Graduate Non-Degree Studies application portal for the World Teachers’ Day promotion.
• Current Students: Students already enrolled in any Acacia University master’s degree program during or prior to the 2026 Fall Session 1 are not eligible for this promotional campaign.
• Prospective Students (Accepted for 2026 Fall Session 2): Prospective students who have applied and been accepted for a master’s program starting in the 2026 Fall Session 2 are eligible for this promotion. However, they must submit a separate application for Graduate Non-Degree Studies to access the promotional pricing.
• Payment of Tuition: Applicants will not be charged tuition upon submission of their application. The promotional tuition charge of $390.00 per course will only be assessed and become payable after the student’s application has been formally reviewed and the student is officially accepted by the Office of the Registrar.
• Fee Transfers and Future Degree Enrollment (For Prospective Students): If you have already paid the application fee and/or tuition for a 2026 Fall Session 2 master’s program, your payments are secure. Here is how your previously paid fees will be handled:
  • No Application Fee Now: The World Teachers’ Day promotion does not charge an application fee, so your previously paid funds will simply remain credited to your student account.
  • Transferring Back to Your Master’s: After successfully completing this promotional course, you must re-apply to your master’s degree program to transfer your credits and resume your degree track from 2027 Spring Session I and onwards.
  • No Double Charging: When you re-apply, you will not have to pay the application fee again. Additionally, the master’s tuition you already paid will automatically be counted toward your future master’s tuition fees.

4. Transferability of Credits

Internal Transferability (Acacia University Programs):

Credits earned through this World Teacher’s Day promotion course/s are transferable and will be fully applied toward specific Acacia University degree and certificate programs, provided the student successfully completes the promotional course and subsequently processes a formal application for the designated programmatic pathway.

Transferability is administered following the university policy for general use as outlined in the University Catalog AY2026-2027 section Transfer Credits and Experiential Learning Credits pg.16. While the Registrar of the University retains general discretion over the granting of transfer credits, with oversight by the respective Dean and the Provost, Acacia University confirms that credits for these specific promotional courses will be recognized and applied upon the student’s formal acceptance into one of the designated programmatic pathways. Transferability maps strictly to the following programmatic pathways:

• EDC550: Child and Adolescent Development transfers to:
  • Master of Arts in Elementary Education
  • Master of Arts in Secondary Education
  • Master of Education in Educational Administration
  • Master of Education in English as a Second Language
  • Master of Education in Special Education
  • Special Needs Certificate
  • Customized Teaching Preparation Certificate
• EDA549: School Leadership & Management transfers to:
  • Master of Education in Educational Administration
  • School Administration Certificate

External Transferability (Other Institutions): Students should be aware that credits earned at Acacia University may or may not be accepted by another institution, depending upon its own programs, policies, and regulations. Students planning to use credits earned from these promotional courses at Acacia University as transfer credits for a degree at another institution should contact the Admissions Office of that receiving institution in advance of applying.

5. Regulatory and Compliance Disclosures

The applicants agree to and acknowledge the following terms:

• DEAC Discount Disclosure: In accordance with DEAC standards for institutional advertising and promotional pricing, this tuition reduction is classified as a discount. It is offered exclusively to a well-defined group (eligible educators) for a specific and bona fide purpose (World Teachers’ Day celebration) during a specified period (2026 Fall Session 2). The actual cost reduction is fully disclosed as $109.98 USD off the standard tuition rate of $499.98 per 3-credit course.
• Clear Academic Designation: Admission into these courses is strictly for “World Teacher’s Day Promotional Campaign.” Successful completion of these courses does not guarantee admission or full matriculation into an Acacia University degree program. A separate degree application process and academic evaluation are required for full degree enrollment.
• Standard Institutional Policies: While the tuition rate is promotional, all other standard Acacia University policies remain in full force and effect. This includes, but is not limited to, the university’s standard refund and cancellation policies, academic integrity standards, and student grievance procedures as published in the current Acacia University Catalog for AY 2026-27.
• Advertising & Consumer Protection: This promotion is executed in compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding promotional pricing and truth-in-advertising. The stated promotional price of $390.00 per course is free of hidden fees; however, standard technology, textbook/s, or material requirements applicable to all courses remain the responsibility of the student.
• Non-Discrimination Policy: Acacia University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex in any of its admissions policies, educational programs, or practices.
• Right to Modify or Cancel: Acacia University reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel this promotion at any time prior to the application deadline (October 23, 2026, 11:59 PM Arizona Time), should unforeseen circumstances arise, without incurring liability. In the event of program or course cancellation prior to the session start date, any tuition paid toward the promotional courses will be fully refunded in accordance with university refund policy.

6. Professional Licensure Disclosure (US Students)

• Licensure Requirement: Acacia University offers graduate degrees and courses designed for current teachers to achieve their professional goals. Prospective and current students residing in the United States must be licensed teachers in the state in which they are employed.
• Not a Pathway to Licensure: Acacia University programs are strictly NOT a pathway to initial teacher licensure or certification in the United States.
• Regulatory Compliance: This information is provided pursuant to U.S. Federal Regulations, 34 CFR § 668.50 (2016 Rules), 34 CFR § 668.43 (2019 Rules), and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Manual version 19.2.
• NC-SARA Approval: Acacia University is an approved institution of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). This approval allows the university to offer distance learning programs and coursework to students located in states other than Arizona. However, NC-SARA approval does not grant reciprocity or exemption from state professional licensing requirements.