Registrar's Office
The Office of the Registrar: A Central Hub for Student Academic Lifecycle Management
The Office of the Registrar at our institution plays a pivotal role in supporting students throughout their academic journey, from admission to graduation and beyond. This office is responsible for a wide array of services and processes designed to ensure a seamless and efficient academic experience.
One of the key functions of the Registrar's Office is to coordinate the enrollment and registration processes each semester, helping students manage their course schedules and academic progress. The office also offers advice and support on academic regulations to ensure students are well-informed and prepared for their academic journey.
In addition to enrollment and registration support, the Registrar's Office processes applications for various programmes, including non-degree programmes, tuition waivers, dual enrollment, international studies, and other special programmes.
The office is also tasked with the maintenance and protection of academic records. This includes certifying and maintaining the integrity of student academic records, such as grades, transcripts, class ranks, and degree audits, while adhering to institutional, state, and federal standards like FERPA. The Registrar's Office also oversees the grade submission process and administers exam scheduling and recording academic achievements and awards.
Another important role of the Registrar's Office is verifying that students meet all academic standards and degree criteria before awarding diplomas upon graduation. The office also supports enrollment certification and case management to ensure timely and accurate service levels for students.
Post-graduation, the Registrar's Office continues to provide essential services to alumni, ordering diplomas and offering ongoing customer service and support for obtaining transcripts and verifying graduation status.
In summary, the Registrar’s Office acts as a central hub for student academic lifecycle management — from initial enrollment through degree completion and post-graduation record maintenance. The office's dedicated staff are always ready to assist students with changes of name, major, address, and other important matters throughout their academic careers. Students can also view their grades in Banner Self Service at any time.
Education and self-development are integral aspects that the Registrar's Office at our institution supports, as they offer learning opportunities beyond the classroom through various special programs.
The Registrar's Office ensures that students have access to learning resources and advice, such as academic regulations, to facilitate their continuous learning and personal development throughout their academic journey.
