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 16.02  TRANSCRIPTS

Effective: May 11, 1998

PURPOSE
To provide students with a chronological history of their coursework and certification of degrees earned at the University.

AUTHORITY/SOURCE
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

POLICY
The transcript is the complete student academic record of courses taken at the University, in addition to the previous institutions coursework. The GPA is calculated for all courses taken at the University after Fall Term 1975 whether the courses are in the major program or not. Once a baccalaureate, master's or doctorate degree is earned, the GPA calculation starts again.

PROCEDURE
Students must request their transcript in writing. There is a two to three day processing time. The transcript will not be released if the student has a University financial liability. There is a transcript fee. Students requesting transcripts by mail must provide their name, social security number, and the address to where the transcript must be sent. Students must enclose a check for the accurate amount.  Students requesting transcripts in person must fill out a transcript request form, pay either by check or provide a receipt from the cashier's office for the cost of the transcript.  Requests for transcripts cannot be accepted over the telephone or by fax.

     
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