Frequently Asked Questions about a custom built EDAG server.

For improved readability, replace all references to "University of XYZ" with your particular school.

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? 

Yes, the University of XYZ chooses their desired institution identification scheme (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) and Transferology sends the .

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 standard identifier for the chosen identification scheme(IPEDSID, FICE, ACT or ATP) in the EntityIDCode elementinstitution code.

What value would be here? 

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