Areas of Oversight
- Academic calendar
- Advising
- Athletic eligibility certification
- Commencement planning
- Course catalogs
- Credit by examination
- Degree and enrollment verifications
- Diplomas
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
- Grades
- Graduation certification
- International student advising
- Re-enrollment
- Registration
- Transcript requests
- Transfer credit evaluations
- VA benefits – School Certifying Official
Registration Deadlines
Traditional Undergraduate: Summer 2024 Fall 2024
Final Exam Schedule
Traditional Undergraduate: Spring 2024 Fall 2024
Forms
Searchable Class Schedule
Use our class schedule search to see what courses are offered in the upcoming semester.
Degree and Enrollment Verification
University of Northwestern has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree and enrollment verification.
Web: www.studentclearinghouse.org
Mail:
National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Boulevard, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Watch Commencement Videos
Browse the archive of commencement ceremonies.
Credit by Examination
Credit for selected courses may be secured by students who demonstrate competency by means of scores on standardized exams.
Find out moreDSST Testing
DSST tests help you earn credit for things people might learn in nontraditional ways, such as on the job or through a hobby. DSST tests cover over 30 subject areas.
Find out moreFERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Get a basic understanding of the rules.
FERPARegistrar’s Office
Please send all general inquiry e-mails to the above address.
Office Hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday