Penn State Office of the University Registrar
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The Office of the University Registrar will be closed for Winter Break, beginning at 4:30 p.m. (EST) on Dec. 23, 2025. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. (EST) on Jan. 5, 2026.

Please note: many transcript orders placed via Parchment will be fulfilled automatically, but paper transcript orders, and any orders requiring manual review by Registrar staff, will be processed in the order received when the University reopens on Jan. 5, 2026. Requests for reissued diplomas, minor certificates, and certificates must be received by Dec. 16 in order to be processed before the end of this year.

Information for Faculty and Staff

Forms

Registrar Service Center

OUR Contacts

The Office of the University Registrar is dedicated to providing the requisite information, tools, and services to faculty and staff to meet the needs of the University community.

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Activity Calendar

View key dates and deadlines for Registrar-related processes and functions.

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Scheduling

Walkthrough of the class and classroom scheduling process, including step-by-step instructions, important deadlines, and announcements.

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FERPA Tutorial

Faculty and staff with access to student education records are obigated to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

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Certificate Processes

Learn the process of offering undergraduate, non-degree, graduate, and post-baccalaureate certificate programs for students.

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University Bulletins

Information about the policies, processes, and timelines for updates to the University Bulletins.

Additional Resources