302-3 - Diploma, Transcripts and Other Documents
| Title: |
Diploma, Transcripts, and Other Documentation |
| Owner: |
Executive Director, Registrar Operations and Academic Compliance |
| Last Update/Revised: |
02/25/2021 |
Policy: Diplomas are issued only to students in good financial standing with the University. Diplomas are printed and mailed after all requirements have been completed, and all financial obligations to the University have been fulfilled. They are mailed to the address of record approximately two months after the degree has been awarded.
Students may request transcripts by following the directions on the Transcripts and Documentation Requests Web Page. Official transcript requests will be processed online through the transcript ordering services. Students must use the Transcript Request Form (available online) for any unofficial transcript request or through their student portal. Please refer to the Tuition and Fees section for costs associated with transcript requests.
Students that require documentation other than transcripts may complete the Document Request Form. This form is required before any information is released as student’s written consent is needed. The form is available from the Office of the Registrar or email registrar@usuniversity.edu. Example of documents may consist of enrollment verification, copy of student ledgers for tuition reimbursement, etc.
Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to disclose to students and employees how to request documents and transcripts from the university. It is also to disclose that all financial obligations must be met in order to receive certain official documents like diplomas.
Scope: This policy applies to all university employees, former, current and future students.
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