Mission Statement

The Office of the University Registrar is dedicated to assisting students and their families, campus partners, alumni, and community members with the utmost integrity, accuracy, and efficiency. We are committed to upholding university policies and state and federal laws, including FERPA and confidentiality of academic records, all while supporting the vision and mission of the university as outlined in Educate, Connect, and Elevate.

The Office of the University Registrar provides management and oversight of the following:

• Publication of the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs
• Curriculum submission process in collaboration with the University Curriculum Committee
• Academic course and room scheduling including final exams and textbook reporting
• Course registration and University withdrawal assistance
• Maintenance of students' academic records including awarding of transfer and exam credit, awarding of degrees and certifications
• Verification of academic eligibility for Teacher Licensure and NCAA, enrollment status, and degree completion
• Administration of various entrance, placement, and credit exams
• Collection and reporting of grades
• Data and compliance reporting
• Issuing transcripts, diplomas, and Apostille documents
• Veteran & Military Services and Veteran’s Study Center
• Management of the Illinois Articulation Initiative and iTransfer Portal for the State of Illinois
• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) compliance
• Free notary services to Illinois State University faculty, staff, and studentsThe Office of the University Registrar supports the mission of Illinois State University by providing the management and oversight of the following processes:

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