Office of the Registrar

Short Definition

Office of the Registrar is the department responsible for maintaining student records, including enrollment, grades and transcripts.

In-depth Overview

Office of the Registrar

Long definition: The Office of the Registrar is a vital administrative department within a college or university responsible for maintaining and managing academic records, student registration, course scheduling and graduation certification. It ensures the integrity, accuracy and security of student data, transcripts and academic history. The Registrar's Office plays a central role in supporting academic operations and compliance with institutional policies and regulations.

Etymology: The term "Registrar" is derived from the Latin word "registrator", meaning "keeper of records". It reflects the historical role of this office in maintaining academic records and student registrations.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• Office of Academic Records
• Student Services Office
• Enrollment Services Office

Examples of Use:

• Students should contact the Office of the Registrar for assistance with transcript requests.
• The Registrar's Office ensures that course schedules are published in a timely manner for each semester.
• Academic advisors work closely with the Office of Academic Records to track student progress.

Translations:
Spanish: Oficina del Registro
French: Bureau des Inscriptions
German: Prüfungsamt
Italian: Ufficio delle Immatricolazioni
Portuguese: Secretaria Acadêmica
Japanese: 学籍課 (Gakuseki-ka)
Chinese (Simplified): 注册办公室 (Zhùcè Bàngōngshì)
Hindi: पंजीकार कार्यालय (Panjīkāra Kāryālay)

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unirank Glossary Classification

Miscellaneous higher education terms > University administrative divisions