{"id":1016,"date":"2015-08-20T20:31:03","date_gmt":"2015-08-21T03:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/new-registrar\/?page_id=1016"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T00:18:07","slug":"verification-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/verification-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Verification FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/registrar\/files\/2019\/03\/redBG.gif&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;60px||43px|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||25px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;20px||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>VERIFICATION FAQ<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-67px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Listed below are typical questions for verification-related inquiries. If you do not see your question listed below, contact our office at 503-838-8327 or <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-43px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Helpful Links&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-records-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">Student Records Policy<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-record-policy-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">Student Records Policy FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to Obtain Enrollment or Full-Time Status Verification (for non-loan deferment related purposes)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-5\">If you need official documentation of your enrollment status, you can generate a <\/span><span class=\"citation-5\">WOU-endorsed certificate<\/span><span class=\"citation-5 citation-end-5\"> through the National Student Clearinghouse.<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"><\/sup><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span>From your student<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Portal<\/strong>, open<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Experience<\/strong>, navigate to the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Student Menu<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>card, and then click<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Open Student Profile<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">On the left-hand menu, select <b>Enrollment Verification<\/b>. You will be redirected to the National Student Clearinghouse Student Self-Service Site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">Choose the enrollment period you need (e.g., Current Enrollment, All Enrollment). To view and print your official certificate, click <strong>Obtain an enrollment certificate<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-3\">If the certificate does not load correctly or you have specific questions about your status, contact the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"><span class=\"citation-3\">Office of the Registrar<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-3\"> at 503-838-8327 or<\/span> <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-4\">If you have trouble logging into your account, contact <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"><span class=\"citation-4\">University Computing Services<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-4\"> at 503-838-8925 or<\/span> <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:ucshelpdesk@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">ucshelpdesk@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Scholarship Verification: Proof of Registration &amp; Enrollment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If you have been awarded a scholarship that requires proof of enrollment, most organizations will accept a copy of your WOU Acceptance Letter and a copy of your Class Schedule as proof of registration\/enrollment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">How to Access and Print Your Class Schedule<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span>From your student\u00a0<strong>Portal<\/strong>, open\u00a0<strong>Experience<\/strong>, navigate to the\u00a0<strong>Student Menu<\/strong>\u00a0card, and then click\u00a0<strong>Open Student Profile<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">In the top left corner, use the <strong>Term<\/strong> drop-down menu to select the current <strong>Term<\/strong> (e.g., Winter 2026 01\/05\/2026-03\/2026). Your <strong>Registered Courses<\/strong> for the term will be listed directly on your <strong>Student Profile<\/strong> page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">For a more detailed view, on the left-hand menu of your <strong>Student Profile<\/strong>, select <b data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\">Registration and Schedule<\/b>, then click <b data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"116\">View Registration Information<\/b>. Under <strong>Class Schedule<\/strong>, select a <strong>Term<\/strong> (e.g., Winter 2026). This will show your schedule in both a list format and a calendar grid view.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If you need a physical copy of your <strong>Class Schedule<\/strong>, click on the <strong>printer icon<\/strong> in the rop right corner. This will generate a clean layout of your weekly classes that you can print or save as a PDF to email to your scholarship provider.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-4\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">If you have trouble logging into your account, contact <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\"><span class=\"citation-4\">University Computing Services<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-4\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\"> at 503-838-8925 or<\/span><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:ucshelpdesk@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">ucshelpdesk@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Third-Party Degree &amp; Enrollment Verification&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-14\">Western Oregon University has authorized the <\/span><span class=\"citation-14\">National Student Clearinghouse<\/span><span class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"> to provide all degree and enrollment verifications for third-party representatives.<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"><\/sup><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\">How to Request Verification<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\">Third-party requesters (such as employers, background screening firms, or lending institutions) should visit the National Student Clearinghouse website for immediate verification:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentclearinghouse.org\/verify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">Request Verification through National Student Clearinghouse<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">Important Privacy Information (FERPA)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><strong>Note regarding Confidential Records<\/strong>: If a student has requested a formal privacy hold on their records (&#8220;Confidential&#8221; status), WOU is prohibited by federal law from releasing or acknowledging any information, including directory information, without a specific FERPA-compliant release from the student. <span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-records-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">Click here<\/a><\/span> for information about directory\/non-directory information and what is required to release information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If you encounter errors or have specific questions regarding a verification request, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 503-838-8327 or <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;SACM Enrollment &amp; Degree Verification&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If you are a SACM student requiring official documentation, our office provides specialized verification letter to meet your requirements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">How To Reqeust\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">From your student\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">Portal<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">, locate and complete the <strong>Verification Enrollment<\/strong> request link.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">You may use this process to request documentation for:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">Enrollment status<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">Breakddown of Hybrid vs Online coursework<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">Anticipated date of graduation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">Total credits earned<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">What if I change my major\/minor?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">Other requests<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">Please allow <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">5 business days<\/b> for our office to process your request.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">To ensure your documentation is processed on time, please submit your request at least one week before your deadline.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If you have extenuating circumstances, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 503-838-8327 or <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Grades, GPA, and Academic Standing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">You <span class=\"citation-34\">can find your grades, current major, GPA, and academic standing for both current and past terms through your <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"><span class=\"citation-34\">Student Profile<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\">.<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"><\/sup><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\">From your student <strong style=\"font-weight: 500\">Portal<\/strong>, open <strong style=\"font-weight: 500\">Experience<\/strong>, navigate to the <b>Student Menu<\/b> card, and then click <strong>Open Student Profile<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\">Navigate to the <strong>Curriculum, Hours &amp; GPA<\/strong> section on the right side of your profile. This displays your primary major and overall GPA<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\">To view your academic standing and and full history of your grades:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">On the left-hand menu, select <b>Unofficial Transcript<\/b>. In the <strong>Academic Transcript<\/strong> area, using the <strong>Transcript Level<\/strong> drop-down menu, select <strong>All Levels<\/strong>. Next, using the <strong>Transcript Type<\/strong> drop-down menu, select <strong>Un-Official<\/strong>, and click <strong>Submit<\/strong>.\u00a0This provides a complete term-by-term breakdown of your academic history.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">If you cannot see your grades or transcripts, due to a &#8220;Hold&#8221; on your account. Click the <\/span><strong style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">Holds<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\"> link in the top-right corner of your <\/span><strong style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">Student Profile<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\"> to see which department you need to contact. <\/span><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">Once the hold(s) is removed, you should be able to access your unofficial transcripts. <span>For more details on <strong>Registration Holds<\/strong>, refer to the\u00a0<\/span><strong>Registration Holds<\/strong><span>\u00a0section on this <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/paperless-registration-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">page<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If you require an official document of your academic record, you can order an official transcript. To start your order, please visit our <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"wou.edu\/registrar\/transcripts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">Transcript website<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">A <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/advising\/calculate-gpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">GPA Calculator<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>is available for your convenience. This tool allows you to input &#8220;what-if&#8221; grades for your current or futures courses to see how they will impact your GPA. Please note that this tool provides unofficial estimates for planning purposes only; official GPAs are calculated and finalized at the end of each term once all grades are processed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If you run into any transcript-related errors, or you need additional assistance beyond those listed above, feel free to contact the Office of the Registrar at 503-838-8327 or <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><span class=\"citation-4\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">If you have trouble logging into your account, contact <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\"><span class=\"citation-4\">University Computing Services<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-4\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\"> at 503-838-8925 or<\/span><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:ucshelpdesk@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">ucshelpdesk@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:ucshelpdesk@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">ucshelpdesk@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Where can I find course descriptions?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Courses from Fall 2003 \u2013 Present<\/b> Detailed descriptions for courses taken from Fall 2003 through the current term are available in our <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">Online Catalogs<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Courses Prior to Fall 2003<\/b> For course descriptions dating before Fall 2003, please submit a formal request to the Office of the Registrar. Your request must include a list of the specific courses and the terms in which they were taken (e.g., Fall 1989: BI 101, FR 202). <\/span><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">Email <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px\"> with your list of courses, the terms they were completed, and your preferred return method (email, fax, or mail). You may also submit requests via fax at 503-838-9696 or by mail to the Office of the Registrar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;background-color: #ffffff\"><strong>Mail to<\/strong>: Western Oregon University, Office of the Registrar, 345 N. Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Need a Verification Letter or a Form filled out?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If you require a <strong>verification letter<\/strong>, send an email from your WOU email account to <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>. Please clearly state the specific information you need verified (e.g., enrollment dates, GPA, or anticipated graduation date). If you no longer have access to our WOU email account, please complete our <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">Verification Letter Request<\/a><\/span> form. This forms provides the necessary identifying verification and authorization to release your records.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If you require a <strong>specific form<\/strong> that needs to be completed, be aware of what you are authorizing our office to verify and ensure all personal information sections are completed. If there form does not include a signature line, you must include a brief, <strong>hand-signed statement<\/strong> authorizing the Office of the Registrar to complete the form.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;background-color: #ffffff\">How to Submit:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;background-color: #ffffff\">In Person<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;background-color: #ffffff\">: Visit the Welcome Center, Room 145<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;background-color: #ffffff\"><strong>Email<\/strong>: Send a scanned PDF attachment to <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;background-color: #ffffff\"><strong>Fax<\/strong>: 503-838-9696<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;background-color: #ffffff\"><strong>Mail to<\/strong>: Western Oregon University, Office of the Registrar, 345 N. Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Where can I update personal information such as address\/phone number?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">You can log in to your student portal account at <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/portal\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">wou.edu\/portal<\/a><\/span>. Then click on the Wolf Web icon and click on the \u201cPersonal Information&#8221; tab.\u00a0 This will allow you to access a menu on how to update your personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If there are additional questions or problems with updating, feel free to contact our office at 503-838-8327 or <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">If you have never logged in before, you can click on the \u201cAccount Lookup\u201d link and follow the steps to gain access.\u00a0\u00a0If you run into technical difficulties logging into your student account, you can contact University Computing Services at 503-838-8925 or <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:ucshelpdesk@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">ucshelpdesk@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How long do verification requests take to process?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">Requests can take up to 5 business days to be processed by our office. Please allow ample time for us to process your request as quickly as possible. If you have extenuating circumstances, contact our office at 503-838-8327 or <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What does your institution define as directory information?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">For directory information, <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-records-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">click here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">For inquiries about restricting disclosures of directory information or how to remove restrictions already in place, <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-records-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">click here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Who can I contact if I need further help than what is provided above?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 500;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;float: none\">You can contact our office at 503-838-8327, <span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #db0a29\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>, or speak to us in person in Room 145 of the Welcome Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#1e1e1e&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||0px|||&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; 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global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>University Registrar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/registrar\/files\/2019\/03\/icon-email.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: -20px 0;width: 50px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/registrar\/files\/2019\/03\/icon-email.png\" width=\"50\" alt=\"email icon\" class=\"wp-image-19941 alignnone size-full\" \/><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\">\u00a0 registrar@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><a href=\"mailto:clarkaj@wou.edu\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: -20px 0;width: 50px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/registrar\/files\/2020\/11\/icon-phone.png\" width=\"50\" height=\"100\" alt=\"phone icon\" class=\"wp-image-19953 alignnone size-full\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/registrar\/files\/2020\/11\/icon-phone.png\"><\/a>503-838-8327<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|10%||10%|true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/calendars\/academic-calendar\/\" style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Academic Calendar<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/\" style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catalog<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\">Forms<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/paperless-registration-students\/\" style=\"color: #ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wou.edu\/find-course\" style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schedule of Classes<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/transcripts\/\" style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transcripts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|10%||10%|true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Email<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\">General Inquiries<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"mailto:catalogandscheduling@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catalog &amp; Scheduling<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:clarkaj@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\">Grading<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"mailto:graduation@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graduation<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"mailto:andersona@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transfer Articulation<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"mailto:veterans@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veterans&#8217; 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Find FAQs for Western Oregon University students and alumni.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h1 class=\"header_1\">Verification FAQ:<\/h1><p><\/p><p>Listed below are typical questions for verification related inquiries. If you do not see your question listed below, refer <u><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#VOff\">here<\/a><\/u> to obtain contact information for our Verification Officer.<\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Helpful Links:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/general-information\/students-records-policy\/\">Student Records Policy<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/general-information\/student-record-policy-faq\/\">Student Records Policy FAQ<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/provost\/registrar\/privacy_faq.php\"><\/a><\/p><p><\/p><h5 class=\"sub_head_1\"><strong>Menu:<\/strong><\/h5><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V1\">I am a student and need enrollment\/full-time status verification (for non-loan deferment related purposes). Where can I obtain this type of verification?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V2\">I was awarded a scholarship that needs proof of registration\/enrollment. How do I get this?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V3\">I am a Third Party Representative that needs degree\/enrollment verification on a student. Where can I obtain this information?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V4\">I need to know the grades I received in classes\/my academic standing\/academic major\/GPA for past terms of enrollment. How can I verify these things?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V5\">Where can I find course descriptions for current\/past courses?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V6\">If I have a verification form that needs to be filled out, who do I bring it to?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V7\">What is needed to release my academic information\/How can I request an official letter on letterhead with my academic information?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V8\">Where can I update personal information such as address\/phone number?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V9\">How long do verification requests take to process?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V10\">What does your institution define as directory information?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#VOff\">Who can I contact if I need further help than what is provided above?<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h5><strong><a name=\"V1\" id=\"V1\"><\/a>Q: I am a student and need enrollment\/full-time status verification (for non-loan deferment related purposes). Where can I obtain this type of verification?<\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A: You can log in to your Wolf Web account at <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/wolfweb\">wou.edu\/wolfweb<\/a>. (If you have never done this, there will be an \u201caccount look up\u201d link provided on this webpage). From there, go to \u201cStudent Menu\u201d then \u201cEnrollment Verification.\u201d Follow the links to \u201cObtain an Enrollment Certificate.\u201d Be sure to select the time of enrollment you need (Current, All, etc.). This will provide you with a WOU endorsed\/Clearinghouse Verified copy of your official enrollment and status. If you experience any technical difficulties logging in to your student account, you can contact university computing services at 503-838-8925 or <a href=\"mailto:ucshelpdesk@wou.edu\">ucshelpdesk@wou.edu<\/a>. If the certificate does not open\/work for you, feel free to contact The Registrar's Office at, 503-838-8327, or <a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong class=\"redFont\"><u class=\"redFont\">If<\/u><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0a company has requested you obtain a formal letter from our office on letter head, click <u><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V7\">here<\/a><\/u>.<\/p><p><span class=\"redFont\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><u>If<\/u><\/strong> <\/span>a company has provided you with a loan deferment form, click <u><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V6\">here<\/a><\/u>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h5><strong><a name=\"V2\" id=\"V2\"><\/a>Q: I was awarded a scholarship that needs proof of registration\/enrollment. How do I get this?<\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A: Most scholarship companies will accept a copy of an acceptance letter to WOU and a copy of your schedule of classes as proof of registration\/enrollment. To obtain a copy of your schedule of classes, you will need to log in to Wolf Web which is located here: [wou_wolfweb_link]. If you have never logged in before, you can click on the \u201cAccount Lookup\u201d link and follow the steps to gain access. If you run into technical difficulties logging into your student account, you can contact university computing services at 503-838-8925 or <a href=\"mailto:ucshelpdesk@wou.edu\">ucshelpdesk@wou.edu<\/a>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong class=\"redFont\"><u>If<\/u><\/strong><\/span> a company has requested you obtain a formal letter from our office on letterhead, click <u><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V7\">here<\/a><\/u>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#top\">back to top<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h5><strong><a name=\"V3\" id=\"V3\"><\/a>Q: I am a Third Party Representative that needs degree\/enrollment verification on a student. Where can I obtain this information?<\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A: Degree and Enrollment verification services are provided by the National Student Clearinghouse: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentclearinghouse.org\/vs_portal.php\">http:\/\/www.studentclearinghouse.org\/vs_portal.php<\/a> . If you experience errors, feel free to contact The Registrar's Office at, 503-838-8327 or <a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> If a student has \u201cconfidential\u201d on their file, we will be unable to release or acknowledge information including directory information without a FERPA compliant release. For information about directory\/non-directory information and what is required to release information, refer here:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/students-records-policy\/\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/students-records-policy\/<\/a>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h5><strong><a name=\"V4\" id=\"V4\"><\/a>Q: I need to know the grades I received in classes\/my academic standing\/academic major\/GPA for past terms of enrollment. How can I verify these things?<\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A: You can log in to your Wolf Web account at <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/wolfweb\">wou.edu\/wolfweb<\/a>. (If you have never done this, there will be an account look up link provided on this webpage.) From there, go to \u201cStudent Menu\u201d then \u201cStudent Records\u201d then \u201cUnofficial Transcripts.\u201d This should answer all of your questions about class grades, academic standing, academic major, and GPA. There is also a <u><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/provost\/aalc\/learning\/gpa_calculator.php\">GPA Calculator<\/a><\/u> available if manual input is required.<\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong class=\"redFont\"><u class=\"redFont\">If<\/u><\/strong><\/span> you run into a \u201chold\u201d related message, you can click on the \u201cView Holds\u201d link under \u201cStudent Records.\u201d Make sure to clear all holds through the appropriate department(s). Once the holds are removed, you should be able to access your unofficial transcripts.<\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong class=\"redFont\"><u>If<\/u> <\/strong><\/span>you attended before the fall of 1987, fill out a transcript order form via <u><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/files\/2015\/08\/transcript_request.doc\">Microsoft Word<\/a><\/u> or <u><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/files\/2015\/08\/transcript_request.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adobe PDF<\/a><\/u> and initial the top portion which will read: \u201cIf you attended WOU (WOSC or OCE) prior to fall term 1987 and wish to receive a free unofficial copy of your transcript, please initial here _______.\u201d Send that form into us (information about this is located at the bottom of the form), and don\u2019t include payment <span class=\"redFont\"><u>unless<\/u><\/span> you plan to order an official copy of your transcripts as well.<\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong class=\"redFont\"><u>If<\/u><\/strong><\/span> you need an official document with these items on it, you can order an official transcript by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/transcripts\/\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/transcripts\/<\/a> .<\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong class=\"redFont\"><u>If<\/u><\/strong><\/span> a company has requested you obtain a formal letter from our office on letterhead, click <u><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V7\">here<\/a><\/u>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><span class=\"redFont\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><u>If<\/u><\/strong> <\/span>you run into technical difficulties logging in to your student account, you can contact University Computing Services at <a href=\"mailto:ucshelpdesk@wou.edu\">ucshelpdesk@wou.edu<\/a> or 503-838-8925.<\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong class=\"redFont\"><u>If<\/u><\/strong><\/span> you run into any transcript related errors, or you need additional assistance beyond those listed above, feel free to contact The Registrar's Office at, 503-838-8327 or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#top\">back to top<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h5><strong><a name=\"V5\" id=\"V5\"><\/a>Q: Where can I find course descriptions for current\/past courses?<\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A: You can find catalogs with course descriptions from fall 2003 through the current term here: <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/online_catalog\/\">Online Catalogs<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong class=\"redFont\"><u>If<\/u><\/strong> <\/span>you need course descriptions prior to the fall of 2003, you can send a list of all courses and terms they were taken (e.g. Fall 1989: Bio 101, Fr 202, etc.) to our office at: <a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a>, fax it to: 503-838-9696 attn: Course Description Verifications, or mail:<\/p><p>Western Oregon University<\/p><p>Attn: Registrar\u2019s Office<\/p><p>345 N. Monmouth Ave.<\/p><p>Monmouth, OR 97361<\/p><p>Please include the method that you would like them returned (fax, email, mail, etc.).<\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#top\">back to top<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h5><strong><a name=\"V6\" id=\"V6\"><\/a>Q:<\/strong> <strong>If I have a verification form that needs to be filled out, who do I bring it to?<\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A: Make sure you have filled out any information requested of you before sending it to WOU. You can bring verification forms to Administration Room 104, fax them to 503-838-9696, scan them as an email PDF attachment to <a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a> or mail them to:<\/p><p>Western Oregon University<\/p><p>Attn: Registrar\u2019s Office<\/p><p>345 N. Monmouth Ave.<\/p><p>Monmouth, OR 97361<\/p><p>When sending in forms, be aware of what you are authorizing us to verify and be sure all portions pertaining to you are completed. If there is no place to sign your name on the form, be sure to include a brief statement authorizing us to fill the form out with your <span class=\"redFont\"><u><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">handwritten<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">signature<\/span><\/u><\/span> on it. For more information refer <u><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#V7\">here<\/a><\/u>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h5><strong><a name=\"V7\" id=\"V7\"><\/a>Q: What is needed to release my academic information\/How can I request an official letter on letterhead with my academic information? <\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A: You can request a release of academic information by signing a statement to WOU and either sending it to WOU, attn: Verifications, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth OR, 97361, faxing it to 503-838-9696, emailing it to <a href=\"http:\/\/registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a>, or bringing it to Administration BLDG Room 104. Requests need to include the following items: (More detailed information found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/students-records-policy\/#reledrec\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/students-records-policy\/#reledrec<\/a> )<\/p><p>1. What information is to be released<\/p><p>2. To whom the information is to be released<\/p><p>3. The purpose for which it is to be released<\/p><p>4. The student\u2019s signature and the date signed<\/p><p>5. In addition to the aforementioned items, to help us better serve you we also need:<\/p><p>a. Your printed name<\/p><p>b. Mailing Address<\/p><p>c. V# or SSN<\/p><p>d. Expected Grad. Date (if known)<\/p><p>e. Intended Major (if known)<\/p><p>f. the address, email, or fax number where the verification can be sent (if different from mailing address) or instructions to be held for pick up.<\/p><p>g. Your phone number or email.<\/p><p><\/p><p>If you have questions, feel free to contact our office at 503-838-8327, <a href=\"http:\/\/registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a>, or visit in person in the Administration BLDG Room 104.<\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#top\">back to top<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h5><strong><a name=\"V8\" id=\"V8\"><\/a>Q: Where can I update personal information such as address\/phone number?<\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A: You can log in to your WOU Portal account at <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/portal\">wou.edu\/portal<\/a>. (If you have never logged in before or cannot remember your login information, click the \u201cAccount Lookup\u201d link and follow the steps. If you are experiencing technical difficulties logging in, contact University Computing Services at <a href=\"mailto:ucshelpdesk@wou.edu\">ucshelpdesk@wou.edu<\/a> or 503-838-8925.) Once there, click on the WOLFWEB icon (green) and select \u201cPersonal Information.\u201d This will allow you to access a menu on how to update your personal information.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\">If<\/span><\/span> there are additional questions or problems with updating, feel free to contact our office at 503-838-8327 or <a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h5><strong><a name=\"V9\" id=\"V9\"><\/a>Q: How long do verification requests take to process?<\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A: \u00a0Requests can take up to <u>5 business days<\/u>\u00a0to be processed by our office. Please allow ample time in order for us to process your request as quickly as possible. If you have extenuating circumstances, contact The Registrar's Office at, 503-838-8327 or <a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#top\">back to top<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><h5><strong><a name=\"V10\" id=\"V10\"><\/a>Q: What does your institution define as directory information?<\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A:\u00a0For directory information click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/students-records-policy\/#definition\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/students-records-policy\/#definition<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p>For inquiries of restricting disclosures of directory information or how to remove restrictions already in place click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/students-records-policy\/#dirinfres\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/students-records-policy\/#dirinfres<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><h5><a name=\"VOff\" id=\"VOff\"><\/a><strong>Q: Who can I contact if I need further help than what is provided above?<\/strong><\/h5><p><\/p><p>A: You can contact The Registrar's Office at, 503-838-8327, <a href=\"mailto:registrar@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registrar@wou.edu<\/a>, or speak to him in person in the Administration BLDG Room 104.<\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/student-inforamtion\/verification-faq\/#top\">back to top<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1016","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1016","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/435"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1016"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1016\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":113714,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1016\/revisions\/113714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/registrar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1016"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}