Student Records

Student Records

Transcripts of Academic Records

The transcript is a permanent record of the student’s academic history. Transcripts will not be issued to anyone who has an outstanding balance at Loras College. Transcript requests are generally processed within 1-2 business days. Transcripts can be picked up in the Office of the Registrar, Room 121 Keane Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Methods for Ordering Loras Transcripts

Online

Loras College and the National Student Clearinghouse have partnered to provide students and alumni with access to an online transcript ordering system through a secure website. To access the website go to http://getmytranscript.com. First-time users are required to set up a transcript ordering account in accordance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The cost is $10.00 per transcript (additional options are available at additional cost) plus any online ordering convenience fees. Students desiring an electronic copy of their transcript must go to the website to order. Students should be aware that they must submit their written signature by fax or scanned image through this website if it is their first order; subsequent orders will use the stored signature image to allow transcript release.

By Mail

To request a transcript by U. S. mail, send a signed request and enclose a check or money order in the amount of $10 for each transcript requested. Include the following information on the transcript request or go to http://www.loras.edu/academics/registrar/ for instructions on how to print out a paper request form:

1. Your name printed or typed. Indicate any other names or spellings of your name that you may have used while a student at Loras College.
2. Your signature. Your order cannot be processed without your written signature. A computer generated signature cannot be accepted.
3. The approximate dates you attended Loras College.
4. The last 4 digits of your social security number or your 6-digit Loras College ID number, if available.
5. Your current home mailing address, telephone number or email address so we can contact you if there are problems processing your order.
6. The address(es) where each copy of your transcript is to be sent.

In Person

Transcripts may be requested in the Office of the Registrar, Room 121, Keane Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Transcripts with normal processing are $10.00 per transcript.

Overnight Delivery

Printed and sent by Federal Express (no P.O. Box delivery). In order to ensure overnight service, the request must be made by 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The cost is $10.00 per transcript plus $40.00 for express shipping.

Class Rank

Loras College does not rank students.

Dean’s List

The Dean’s list is compiled at the completion of each semester. To be eligible, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 for the term; and the student must be a full-time student taking at least 12 credits, excluding courses taken pass/fail. A student not wishing to have his/her name published in the media is required to inform the Provost in writing within the first month of the semester.

Examinations

Final examinations are held at the close of the semester, while partial examinations are scheduled during the semester at the discretion of the teacher. All students must take final examinations at the scheduled time.

Academic Standing

Full-time undergraduate students are considered to be in good academic standing if they meet the minimum standards for satisfactory progress towards a degree (Table A) and cumulative grade point average (Table B). Part-time and non-degree seeking students are considered to be in good academic standing if they meet the minimum GPA standards (Table B).

Table A: Minimum Standards for Satisfactory Progress Towards a Degree

*Includes AP, CLEP and course credits that are recognized by Loras College

Table B: Minimum GPA Requirements for Good Academic Standing

**The cumulative GPA is a student’s Loras College institutional GPA

A grade of “I” (Incomplete) must be successfully completed in order to be counted toward satisfactory progress and academic good standing.

Academic Standing of all students is automatically reviewed at the conclusion of the fall and spring terms.