The Marshall University Registrar is responsible for the oversight, integrity and maintenance of all the university’s academic records, while ensuring adherence to all university policies, procedures and practices. Marshall’s Office of the Registrar executes academic record functions for the institution. The University Registrar is also responsible for the planning and production of all aspects of the May and December Commencement ceremonies and Convocation.
Located in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall University is committed to the success of its students. In order to ensure their success, the Registrar Office provides services which encourage our students’ commitment to academic excellence through outstanding service. The goals of the Registrar Office are aimed at supporting the instructional mission for undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, professional and lifelong education. Services provided include processing of grades, transcripts, final exam schedule, registration, Degree Works, Veteran Certification, Academic Calendar, Enrollment Verification, and many more student and faculty functions. If you have questions about registering for classes, obtaining transcripts, or need details about exam schedules or Commencement activities at Marshall University, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Registrar Office Important Dates
| September 27 | Last Day to Withdraw from a 1st 8 Weeks Course |
| October 7 | Freshman and Sophomore Midterm Grades Due by Noon |
| October 11 | 1st 8 Weeks Courses End |
| October 14 | 2nd 8 Weeks Courses Begin |
| October 25 | Last Day to Withdraw from a Full Semester Course |
| November 5-6 | Countdown to Commencement at the Memorial Student Center |
| November 11-22 | Advance Registration for Spring 2020 Semester for Currently Enrolled Students |
| November 12 | Last Day to Withdraw from a 2nd 8 Weeks Course |
| November 25 | Advance Registration for Spring 2020 Semester Open to Admitted/Readmitted Students |
| November 28-29 | Thanksgiving Holiday-University Closed |
| December 6 | Last Day to Completely Withdraw from the Fall Semester |
| December 7 | Exam Day for Saturday Classes and Some Common Finals |
| December 9-13 | Final Exam Week |
| December 14 | Winter Commencement at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena-Ceremony Begins at 10:00 a.m. |
| December 16 | Final Grades Due by Noon |