Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about a custom built EDAG server.

Does the PartyID element of the DegreeAuditRequest identify the URL where the resulting DegreeAuditReply should be sent? 

Yes. The PartyID is the return URL or where the DegreeAuditReply must be sent. Keep in mind, after Transferology sends the RequestDocument, the external degree audit server must accept or reject the request via the <response status=“”/> xml. The open connection is immediately closed after Transferology receives the response xml. When the audit report is available, the external degree audit server must open a connection to Transferology using the URL provided in the PartyID.

Does the data in the EntityIDCode element represent the University of XYZ or the school where the student took the courses? 

Both. Prior to EDAG testing, the University of XYZ informs Shelly or Dave which one of the standard institution identification schemes to use: IPEDSID, FICE, ACT, or ATP.

In the Transferology Lab's school setup, Shelly or Dave defines the school's desired institution identification scheme so Transferology sends the expected institution codes.

Within the DegreeProgram element, the EntityIDCode element is the University of XYZ's institution code.

Within the CourseInstitution element, the EntityIDCode element is the institution code of the student's course work. It could be the University of XYZ or any school. 

Is Transferology able to provide OPEID, CEEB, or CollegeSource ID for the EntityIDCode value?

No. Transferology sends one of the standard IPEDSID, FICE, ACT, or ATP institution codes.

What values are in the EntityIDCodeQualifier element?

One of the following values are in the EntityIDCodeQualifier element:

IPEDSID

<EntityIDCodeQualifier>71</EntityIDCodeQualifier>

FICE 

<EntityIDCodeQualifier>73</EntityIDCodeQualifier>

 ACT

<EntityIDCodeQualifier>74</EntityIDCodeQualifier>

 ATP

<EntityIDCodeQualifier>72</EntityIDCodeQualifier>

Does the data in the ProgramCode element represent a University of XYZ program code value?

Yes.

Is the ProgramCode a value specified by the University of XYZ or a value that must be translated?

It is the Degree Program’s code (15 character max) defined by the school when their programs were added into the Transferology Lab. Each program should have a unique program code, although uniqueness is not enforced by the Transferology Lab. 

Since incoming course data can contain multiple courses for multiple institutions, how would a request show which courses belong to a specific institution?

There will be one CourseInstitution element and children for each school the student took courses from. 

Instead of providing a URL to the University of XYZ’s EDAG, can we provide a link to our WSDL repository?

No. Transferology does not use WSDLs. TFO POSTs the RequestDocument xml as defined in the specification to a URL defined by your school.