Lehman College - Office of the Registrar: FAQs

FAQs

When should you file?
You should file by the deadlines posted. See your academic and major advisors to review requirements.
What should you do if you receive a letter from this office?
Follow the instructions and follow-up to make certain the problem has been corrected. Bring the letter with you so you can speak to the auditor who sent the letter or call the number on the letter.
How soon can I get proof of graduation?
You cannot get a finalized transcript until the day after graduation. We do keep a priority list. Most records are finalized in one month.
How do I find out about the graduation ceremony?
In April, the Vice President of Student Affairs sends out a mailer with information regarding the graduation ceremony. The website also explains the day's events and procedures. There are no tickets and January, June and September graduates are invited to participate.
Do I have to attend the ceremony?
Although the ceremony is not required filing for graduation is mandatory. You worked hard so come celebrate with your friends, family, and professors.

How do I View My Grades?
Check View My Grades.
Can I have a copy of my transcript from other schools?
We do not issue copies of official transcripts from other institutions.
How do I change my address?
Click on View/Add Addresses. You may also change your address in Shuster Hall, Rm. 106.
How do I change/correct my name?
Name changes must be done in person. Go to Shuster Hall, Rm. 106.

What is the difference between dropping and withdrawing from a course?
Dropping is only done during the refund period and courses are deleted from your record. Withdrawals, on the other hand, involve no refund and a “W” grade will remain on your record. However, it does not affect your “GPA”.
How do I add or drop a course?
To add a course, click on "Enroll Classes." To drop a course, click on "Drop Classes."
How do I withdraw from a course?
You must come to Shuster Hall, Rm. 114 with a picture I.D. by the posted deadline.
Do I have to inform the instructor when dropping or withdrawing from a course?
No, the instructor will know when he/she gets the grade sheet.
How do I get a grade changed?
Students dissatisfied with the grade awarded in a course must first contact the instructor of that course. It is the instructor's sole judgment that determines the grade recorded with the Office of the Registrar. Consult a current copy of the Lehman College Bulletin for details and limitations on the grade appeal process.
How can I get my TAP if I have accumulated 60 credits and declared a major past the deadline?
Once a student fails to declare a major on or before a deadline, he/she loses TAP for that particular semester. There are no exceptions.
How do I receive an Enrollment Verification Letter?
Students may visit Shuster Hall, Rm. 114 for information.

Last modified: Apr 19, 2013