Q:  What counts as professional Development for graduate credit?

A:  The professional development training must be over and above your regular job responsibilities and it must add to your professional growth.  See our "What Counts" chart for more clarification.

Q:  Is there a deadline for registering?

A:  Yes, you must register within two weeks of beginning the professional development training.  You may register ahead of time for any anticipated professional development that you plan to attend in the upcoming months.  However, hours accrued prior to two weeks before the date that registration is submitted will not be counted.

Q:  How do I register?

A:  You have two choices: 1.  Download our registration form at http://www.madonna.edu/pages/PDPFrmDoc.cfm, fill it out, and mail it back to our office along with a check or money order for your full tuition. 2.  Register online at https://ww4.madonna.edu/mucfweb/ssl_forms/ProDevelopment/clients/MainForm.cfm Q:  Will I receive a letter grade for my PD course? A:  No, the PD courses are recorded as pass/fail.  They are not part of a planned program of graduate work, and therefore they do not generally receive a letter grade for your transcript.  If your school district or state requires a letter grade, you must notify our Program Director in writing at PDP@madonna.edu prior to registration and submitting your assignment.

Q:  Is it possible to withdraw from a PDP course?  May I get a tuition refund?

A:  If it is necessary, you can withdraw from a PDP course.  However, the PDP course tuition is non-refundable.  Before withdrawing, please contact us to discuss your options.  Remember, you have two academic semesters to complete your PD hours and assignment.

Q:  How do I register online?

A:  Go to our website and click on the link to register online:  https://ww4.madonna.edu/mucfweb/ssl_forms/ProDevelopment/clients/MainForm.cfm Fill out the registration form and click on "Submit."  You will then be taken to the payment screen.  Sorry, Visa is not accepted.  When registering online, you must pay at the same time as you register.  You cannot register online and then mail in payment.

Q:  How do I get a User ID and PIN for online payments? A:  Once you register for the first time with Madonna University, then your ID and PIN will be created and sent to you via U.S. mail.  If you don't receive this information, please contact the Registrar's office at 734-432-5400. Q:  How do I make payment online after leaving the registration site?

A:  As a returning student, you may use your Madonna Student ID and PIN.  Go to www.madonna.edu/ and click on Current Students.  Go to Online Payment.  You can log in here with your Madonna University ID and PIN. This is where you will make payment and access your grades.  You will not be able to register here, though. As a new student, go to http://parents-friends.madonna.edu/.  If you would like to pay by credit card, choose Smart Pay (credit Card).  We accept MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Diner's Club, and you will be charged a 2.9% fee on the balance that you charge.  Next you will need to create a new account.  Please do not use any spaces or special characters when creating this account.  Once you are in the system, follow the prompts to make your payment.  Please apply your payment to the "Professional Development Program."  If you would like to pay by electronic check, which takes the money directly from your checking account and has no service fees attached, go to http://parents-friends.madonna.edu/  and click on ACH e-check. On the next page, click on the sentence, “Click here to login if you know the ID# but do not have the PIN/Password.”  On the next page, you can login with your student ID# and your last name.  Or you can contact Lori Gatt at 734-432-5697 for an ID# and PIN/Password.

Q:  When is my assignment due?

A:  All work must be submitted by the end of the second semester after registration.  For example, if you register for a Fall Madonna course, you will have to submit your work no later than the end of the Winter semester (April 1) to receive credit.  If you need an extension due to an ongoing program you are attending that covers more than two university semesters, you will need to make arrangements by contacting Anne Morris, Program Director, at pdp@madonna.edu.

Q  Should I submit each training session's assignment as I complete it?

A:  No, keep all of your assignments together and submit them as one package when you have completed all hours necessary for your course completion requirements.

Q:  May I fax or e-mail my completed assignments?

A:  No, completed assignments must be mailed to our office. The cover sheet of the assignment must have an original signature.

Q:  Where do I submit my completed assignments?

A:  Send all materials to:      The Graduate School Madonna University 36600 Schoolcraft Road Livonia, MI  48150

Q:  How soon after I submit my assignment will I receive a grade?

A:  Please allow 4 weeks for the processing and grading of all papers before inquiring about the status of your grade. You will not receive a grade report in the mail. All grades can be viewed online.

Q:  My training instructor/facilitator indicated that my Madonna assignment is "Waived."  What does that mean?

A:  In some cases, organizations have made arrangements with our department to use their program assignment in lieu of our PDP assignment. In such cases, the organization's assignment has been evaluated and determined to be of sufficient quality to fulfill the requirements of graduate level work. When you receive notice that your Madonna PDP assignment has been waived for your course, you must submit a copy of your program assignment to our department for grading following the same procedures listed above.

Q:  How do I request an expedited grade for certificate renewal or employer deadlines?

A:  Contact Anne Morris, Program Director, at pdp@madonna.edu to request an expedited grading of your work.

Q:  How do I view or print out my unofficial transcripts?

A:  Go to https://register.madonna.edu/campusweb/login.asp and login with your Madonna University ID number and PIN.

Q: Where do I get my Madonna University ID number and PIN?

A:  You should have received a letter in the mail from Madonna University giving you an ID number and PIN. These numbers allow you to access your information from our website at https://register.madonna.edu/campusweb/login.asp. If you do not have your student ID and PIN, please contact the Registrar's Office at 734-432-5400. You will be sent those numbers along with instructions for obtaining your grades online.

Q:  How do I request my official transcript?

A:  Go to http://www.madonna.edu/pages/regtran.cfm and follow the directions provided.

Q:  How do I change my address, e-mail address, phone number, etc. . . .?

A:  Using your Madonna University ID number and PIN, you can make changes to your Personal Profile online at http://www.madonna.edu/pages/studentaccounts.cfm. Please allow 2 days for the changes to appear on your account.