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Office Fax: (864) 231-5605
Student Records Policy
Anderson University maintains appropriate educational records for each student and assures the confidentiality of such records consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 and the guide developed by the Committee on Records Management and Transcripts Adequacy of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).
Student records are confidential and will be released to persons outside the college only on the written request of the student.
Click here to download the Transcript Request Form in PDF Format.
Directory Information
Anderson University protects the privacy of its students in compliance with the aforementioned FERPA regulations. Items listed in “directory information” are generally considered open to public inquiry. The following are considered directory information:
- Student Name
- Address (including e-mail address)
- Telephone number
- Dates of Attendance
- Full-time or part-time status of enrollment
- Major and minor fields of study
- Degrees received
Instructions for Requesting a Transcript
Federal law requires that we have your signature in order to release your transcript. No exceptions will be made. You may mail your request to:
Anderson University
Anderson Central
316 Boulevard,
Box 1142,
Anderson, SC 29621
or fax your request to (864) 231-2008. E-mail requests cannot be accepted. Transcripts are normally processed within two working days except during holidays or semester check-in periods. Please note that official transcript requests will not be processed if you have a financial or academic hold on your account.
Please include the following information on your written request:
- Full name during attendance (please make certain maiden names are included if applicable)
- Social Security number
- Dates of attendance
- Number of copies required
- Address for mailing the transcript(s). You must supply the address in order to insure accuracy.
- The signature of the person whose transcript is being requested
All official transcripts are $10.00. We accept cash, money orders made payable to Anderson University, or credit card payments. Payment must be included with your request or it will not be processed.
Student copies of transcripts are free. Student copies are not official and will not bear the seal or official signature of the college. Student copies must also be requested in writing.
Click here to download the Transcript Request Form in PDF Format.
Updating Student Records
To update either your address, name, phone number or e-mail address on your student records, the Registrar must receive the request in writing including the student's signature. You may come by the Registrar and complete a brief form, mail the request to Registrar, Anderson University, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, or fax your request to (864) 231-5605. E-mails cannot be accepted. The Registrar is the official site for making these changes for the entire campus. Please do not leave the request with any other office on campus.
Click Here to download the Name/Address Change Form in PDF Format.
Enrollment Verifications
Enrollment verifications can be obtained from the Registrar. You may call (864)231-2120, come by the office or e-mail rroberts@andersonuniversity.edu to request enrollment verification. Please supply us with student name, social security number, semester(s) needed for verification and the address or fax number to which we should send the verification. If applicable, please also reference any policy information we may need to include as identification to your insurance company. We process these requests as quickly as possible, however we ask that you give us a 48-hour notice.
Click Here to Download the Enrollment Verification Form.
Forms, Etc. Available in the Registrar Office
The following list includes all forms that are available in the Registrar.
VA Benefits
Students who receive VA benefits are subject to special rules with regard to academic probation and course withdrawal. These rules are imposed by the governmental agency. The VA Benefits Program is administered by the Registrar’s Office. Please come by the office, call us at (864)231-2120 or e-mail kwoodson@andersonuniversity.edu with questions.
