Student Records Links
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Student Records Common Questions?
- Q. What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript?
- A. An unofficial transcript is printed on plain white paper, and includes your course history, grades, and GPAs during your academic career at UConn. The Student Services Center help desk can print unofficial transcripts immediately for you. An official transcript contains the same information as an unofficial transcript, but is printed on university watermarked paper. Official transcripts are also placed in sealed envelopes. Some insurance agencies, colleges and universities, and employers require an official transcript.
- Q. How do I transfer credits from another college or university?
- A. To transfer credit to UConn, visit the Student Services Center or the transfer admissions office to pick up a transfer credit evaluation form. It's recommended that you check with transfer admissions to make sure the course is transferable before taking it.
- Q. Where can I get a copy of my bill?
- A. Checking account balance: To check account balance, go to the relevant Bursar Services page. You can also request your latest fee bill statement in printed form from the Student Services help desk in Wilbur Cross Building.
- Q. How do I declare a major?
- A. To declare a major, you need to consult the academic department in which you would like to major. Some majors, including Communications, require students to be admitted into the program. Others require admission to the associated school or college. For example, if you want to declare a major in marketing, you will need to apply and be admitted to the School of Business.
- Q. Where can I get a copy of my financial aid award letter?
- A. Student Financial Aid Services will begin sending award notification letters to eligible applicants by e-mail in early March. Award letters for new students will be mailed. Award letters for continuing students will be sent to university HuskyMail e-mail accounts. It is important to check your university HuskyMail regularly. The award letter contains information on the amount and types of aid that is being offered to you. To ensure the timely crediting of funds to your account, review the award notification letter, sign and return the reply copy to the Financial Aid office as soon as possible.
- Q. Who can track my degree progress?
- A. Several people can help you ensure your are on track toward earning your degree. Your academic advisor will be able to help guide you to the right classes, course sequences. Degree auditing is a service of the Registrar's Office. Degree auditors will ensure that you have fulfilled all requirements for your degree. This process is normally done in the semester before planned commencement.
- Q. Who has access to my academic & financial records?
- A. Federal law restricts access to student financial and academic records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act prevents anyone other than the student from accessing his or her academic records. The law helps to ensure the privacy of student records, grades, and financial transactions. Under the law, student records will only be released to individuals holding a waiver signed by the student or a person who is a power of attorney designee of the student.
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