Certification Looking for Graduate Credit (click here)
To become a Certified Adjunct Faculty Educator (C.A.F.E.) you need to successfully pass each of the
10-module online certification exams within 6 months* and submit your official transcript.
Here are the steps involved:
1. Complete our online application.
Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution in the United States.
To verify that the institution is accredited, click on the link below.
US Department of Education
2. Submit payment of $295
This includes:
- Access to our Member's only section for 6 months
- Candidate Handbook (Instant Download)

- Shipment of required textbooks

- 24/7 access to online certification examinations for 6 months
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal and checks.
3. Arrange for an official transcript from the institution where you earned your highest degree to be sent directly from that institution to:
SoCAFE
P.O. Box 875
West Bend, WI 53095
4. You will have 6 months to take all 10 module exams online via our online testing platform. There are a total of 200 questions divided among the 10 module exams, with the number ranging from 10 to 35 questions per exam.
A score of 70% on each module exam is required to pass. You have only two chances to pass each exam. Should you fail to pass an exam after two attempts you will have to re-register and pay the $295 certification fee. You will receive credit for previously passed modules.
5. After passing all 10 module examinations and submitting your official transcript you will earn your C.A.F.E. designation. You will receive two copies of the Certificate of Completion - one for you and one for your employing institution.
*Your certification fee is non-refundable. Should you fail to complete one or more of the 10 module exams within 6 months as required, you may extend the certification time frame for an additional 3 months by paying a $100 fee.
