Registar

Responsibilities of the Registrar's Office

The Registrar's office oversees the enrollment program and maintains and protects the permanent academic records of all students. The Registrar's office is responsible for academic registration, course scheduling, grade processing, transcript processing, transfer credits, verification of enrollment, degree requirements, graduation process and program, degree process, degree audits, production of the course schedule, and general catalog, and maintains the academic database.

The Registrar's Office enforces academic policies and procedures of the Academic office. It works in conjunction with faculty, department chairs, and administration to provide the best service to all concerned.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Registrar's office is to protect and maintain accurate academic records and provide ongoing academic-related services and support to students, staff, faculty, administration, alumni, and other constituents of the University.

Disclosure Forms

• Parental Disclosure Consent Form
• PublicDisclosure

Relevant Links

• General Catalog
• Semester Course Schedule
• FERPA
• Academic Calendar
• Program / Majors
• Academic Forms (Withdrawal, Drop/Add, Change of Major, Graduation Application, Degree Reorder Application, Transcript Request)
• FAFSA

Services Provided

Academic Advising

Academic advising is a necessary part of the degree completion and registration process. All students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor at least once a year.

Registration

How to Register for Classes:

• Step 1: Access the BHU Website
• Step 2: Click on the link to the Semester Course Schedule
• Step 3: Carefully review all information in the course schedule
• Step 4: Choose classes from the Course Schedule
• Step 5: Click on the LINK to the Student Portal
• Step 6: Register for the classes you have chosen

Drop / add

How to "Drop" a class before the start of a class:

• Step 1: Access the Student Portal
• Step 2: Change your registration schedule by removing the class you wish to drop
• Step 3: Click submit

How to "Drop" a class during Drop/Add week before the start of class:

• Step 1: Visit the Administration Building
• Step 2: Complete "Drop/Add" Change form
• Step 3: Submit to Registrar's Office
• Step 4: Pay change fee ($50.00)
• Note: Once a class starts, a "Drop" is not an option. You must withdraw from the class.

How to "Add" a class before the start of class:

• Step 1: Access the student portal and follow the prompts
• Step 2: Click on Edit Registration
• Step 3: Click new
• Step 4: Click on the binoculars
• Step 5: Choose your class
• Step 6: Click submit

Withdrawals

• Withdrawal Policy
• Request A Withdrawal

Update Personal Profile

How to update contact or other directory information:

• Step 1: Access the Student Portal
• Step 2: Update your personal information
• Step 3: Save and close

Transcript Request

An official transcript is the University's certified statement of your academic record. The official transcript is printed on security sensitive paper and contains the University seal and signature of the University Registrar if requested to be mailed. Otherwise, official transcripts are delivered securely using Parchment, an electronic service provider.

• For your protection, each student must create an individual, personalized login; logins must be maintained securely by the student.
• Most electronic requests will be processed within 24 -48 hours; maximum processing time for regular requests is 3-5 business days.
• Requests received between Thursday afternoon and Monday will be processed the following Tuesday.
• Official transcripts will NOT be distributed by fax.
• All mailed transcripts will be sent by USPS First Class mail; Request for expedited mail must be paid by the student.

Costs

Charges are automatically billed through the transcript request portal based upon the student's selected request.

Effective July 15, 2015 charges are as follows:

• Transcripts - $10.00 per copy
• Printed Transcripts - $13.00 per copy (1st Class Mail)
• USPS Express Mail - $13.00 plus $20.00 expedited shipping fee

Note: Situations that will prevent the issuing of transcripts:

• Financial holds
• Insufficient, inaccurate, or illegible identification information
• Insufficient payment, an expired or declined credit card account, improperly completed check, payment using non-U.S. currency

Request A Transcript

Unofficial Transcript Requests

An unofficial transcript may be obtained through the Student Portal.

• Step 1: Access the student portal
• Step 2: Access student grades
• Step 2: Print unofficial transcript

Transfer Credits

Credits may be transferred from an accredited college or university. Courses for transfer must meet the eligibility requirement of the various programs. The grade earned for a course must be C or higher. Please review the General University Catalog for more details.

Graduation Information

See the forms link for the documents below.

• Graduation Application
• Degree Re-order Application
• Requirements for Graduation