Registrar - FAQ's

How do I request a transcript?
Your student records are confidential. A transcript is issued only upon your written authorization. You may either fax or mail your request. Include your social security number or Mercyhurst ID, dates of attendance, name and address of the recipient, and your signature in your request. There is no charge for a student copy of your transcript. For an official copy, which includes the signature of the registrar and the raised seal of the college, the charge is $4 per transcript issued. You may pay by check (payable to Mercyhurst College). A transcript request form is attached to this Web page and can be downloaded for your use. Please allow two to three business days for processing your request.

How do I change my academic program (major, concentration, or minor)?
The form for making these revisions is available in the Office of the Registrar. You need to obtain the signature of your advisor.

Why doesn't my transcript show lab credits?
Laboratory classes receive zero (0) credit and are treated as follows:
Grades earned in these courses are calculated in the GPA. Students complete the course requirements. They are not charged tuition for the lab or for FY 100. Therefore, zero (0) credit is posted on the transcript.
If students need up to two more credits to meet graduation requirements, they may purchase any two zero (0) credit courses that they have completed and which are posted on their transcript. Students purchase these credits during the last term of their senior year.

Do I need to meet with my advisor before registration?
Yes. The advisor will approve your registration and enable you to register online. You may also register in person. In order to add or drop a course after you have registered, you need to obtain your advisor's signature as well.

What are common and distribution cores?
The core curriculum is a comprehensive program of liberal studies whose source is the mission and history of Mercyhurst College. Its component parts are organized into a framework that offers you the opportunity to become familiar with the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual ideals of the college and to adopt them as your own. The common core, consisting of ten courses, provides the foundation for liberal learning and for advanced work in major fields. The distribution core, consisting of eight courses, extends the tradition of liberal learning to other academic disciplines. Courses, that fulfill the common and distribution cores are listed in the Mercyhurst College catalog and in the course schedule. Courses that meet a core requirement are designated as CC (common core) or DC (distribution core). Some courses meet both core requirements (CC/DC).

Where do I get a copy of my schedule?
Go to http://webadvisor.mercyhurst.edu. Select WebAdvisor for Students, then click on My Class Schedule once there.