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
| December 22-January 3 |
Winter Break-Classes Dismissed |
| January 4-6 |
University reopens, Registration/schedule adjustments |
| January 9 |
First day of classes |
| January 16 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday–University Closed |
| March 13-17 |
Spring Break-Classes Dismissed |
| March 20-24 |
Advance Registration for Summer Terms Open to Currently Enrolled Students |
| March 27 |
Advance Registration for Summer Terms Open to All Admitted/Readmitted Students |
| April 3-14 |
Advance Registration for Fall Semester Open to Currently Enrolled Students |
| April 14 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a Full Semester Individual Course and 2nd 7 Weeks Courses |
| April 17 |
Advance Registration for Fall Semester Open to All Admitted/Readmitted Students |
| April 17-21 |
Pre-Finals Week |
| April 21 |
Last Day to Totally Withdraw from the Spring Semester |
| April 22 |
Final Exams for Some Common Finals |
| April 24-28 |
Final Exam Week |
| April 29 |
Spring Commencement at the Mountain Health Arena
Ceremony. |
| May 1 |
Final Grades Due by Noon |