StraighterLine works diligently to verify student identity, ensuring that the individual who registers is the same student who completes the course, requests a transcript, and receives credit for their work. This identity verification process also demonstrates that our academic policies align with the practices of higher education, lending legitimacy and authenticity to our courses and the credits earned. This is important information for both our current and potential partners, as well as for institutions receiving a StraighterLine transcript.
Please understand that identity verification is not intended to hinder your academic progress. Rather, it is in place to provide our partners—and your future college—with confidence that you are a capable and trustworthy student who has completed the coursework.
Identity verification includes but is not limited to, processes such as out-of-band methods (like calling or texting a number to verify student information), embedded question verification (answering questions based on publicly available details about the student), biometric verification, passive activity monitoring, analysis of voluntarily-provided electronic device data, and account comparison against publicly available networks (like social networks) within StraighterLine’s authentication system or proctoring services.