College Grad Programs
Aug 17, 2004 | 7:08 pm
#16
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Reno, Nevada
Posts: 7,368
Originally Posted by mddolloff
Does anyone know if I can re-register as a grad student now that I have gotten finished my undergrad and gotten those miles?
They told me that there is a time limit in reporting the graduation to get the miles (IIRC, it was 90 days), but they waived it for me because I wasn't very far past that.
Mike
Aug 18, 2004 | 8:28 am
#17
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: www.percussionking.com
Programs: UA Alluminum =-D
Posts: 173
I wonder how long they will keep this wording on CollegePlus' front page:
I emailed them in June asking for details on earning miles through community service and they said they weren't doing that anymore. Still, mid-August, the front page to CollegePlus still promises miles for community service.
Originally Posted by www.collegeplus.com
Earn miles
Rewards for graduation, community service and more.
Rewards for graduation, community service and more.
Aug 18, 2004 | 8:56 am
#18
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: United Premier, American Airlines
Posts: 896
Originally Posted by nako
I think so. In fact, I've reregistered for it because I'm four months away from a second Bachelor's degree (I got my first one in December of 2002, and got the miles several months later).
They told me that there is a time limit in reporting the graduation to get the miles (IIRC, it was 90 days), but they waived it for me because I wasn't very far past that.
Mike
They told me that there is a time limit in reporting the graduation to get the miles (IIRC, it was 90 days), but they waived it for me because I wasn't very far past that.
Mike
Aug 18, 2004 | 4:17 pm
#19
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Florida - Delta Charter DM/3.3MM; Lifetime SPG Plat; HH Gold;
Posts: 1,789
Originally Posted by burgerwars
If I do this, I'll send them a copy of my diploma (no need to let UAL see my entire transcript, and what classes I did poorly in). Might be a problem, though, if they enforce a time limit. I guess I could change the year and governor's signature on the copy. Will UAL send me to Mileage Plus prison for this?
Aug 20, 2004 | 12:26 am
#21
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 894
Originally Posted by burgerwars
(no need to let UAL see my entire transcript, and what classes I did poorly in).
i thought it was pretty cool that even though i was months done with school, when they put the miles in my account, my statement said that they were credited on my grad date. it was a very small (but awesome and personal) touch that made me smile
i also remember how pissed my gf at the time was she didnt know about collegeplus, and she didnt know that you could send your diploma in if you were a regular MP member
Aug 20, 2004 | 6:28 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SEA
Programs: UA 1P
Posts: 1,191
Hmm.. if UA allows someone to get miles a couple years after graduation will you let us know? I got my BA in 2002 so I doubt they're going to give them to me now. Thankfully even if they won't fork them over (and quite rightfully not, but I can hope) I can get miles when I get my JD in 2005.
Aug 25, 2004 | 6:21 am
#24
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: usually DCA
Posts: 1,839
Originally Posted by TakeMeToEZE
Hmm.. if UA allows someone to get miles a couple years after graduation will you let us know? I got my BA in 2002 so I doubt they're going to give them to me now. Thankfully even if they won't fork them over (and quite rightfully not, but I can hope) I can get miles when I get my JD in 2005.
Aug 25, 2004 | 8:21 am
#25
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: United Premier, American Airlines
Posts: 896
Originally Posted by mapsmith
Wonder if they have a limit to the number of times you can qualify? Seems that there might be a booming business in $29.95 Diploma Mill diplomas (my calculation is approx 3cents per mile. )
But something tells me the folks at UAL might get suspicious after you say you received 10 bachelors and masters degrees and also throw in a few Ph.D's, unless you can prove you're the smartest person in the world (providing Mensa membership credentials, etc.).
Aug 26, 2004 | 6:56 pm
#26
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: Delta GM
Posts: 37
Graduated years ago too!
Originally Posted by burgerwars
If I do this, I'll send them a copy of my diploma (no need to let UAL see my entire transcript, and what classes I did poorly in). Might be a problem, though, if they enforce a time limit. I guess I could change the year and governor's signature on the copy. Will UAL send me to Mileage Plus prison for this?
Aug 27, 2004 | 9:34 am
#27
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: NTTB
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat
Posts: 4,656
Originally Posted by Lilz1717
I agree....sending them an entire transcript will certainly make me feel stupid especially letting them see my poor grades in my goof off classes. Anyone can confirm if they've actually able to recently receive miles from a graduation date of years ago? I graduated in 2000 so I'll try to sneak by if I can.
Aug 27, 2004 | 4:07 pm
#28
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 431
Originally Posted by burgerwars
Nothing there to indicate a date. Worth trying, even if you graduated decades ago.
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,3106,00.html
"* Copy of official transcript must be received within 12 months of graduation."