Texas A&M University Office of the Registrar

About

From your first day of class to your walk across the graduation stage, the Office of the Registrar follows you through your time at Texas A&M university.

Contact Us
Contact information for the various areas within the Office of the Registrar.
Security & Access
Records Request, FERPA, Signature Cards and Student Preferred First Name.
Notary
The Office of the Registrar offers free notarization for official university documents upon request.
Training
Training opportunities provided by our office for the campus community.
Student Right to Know
Our compliance with the Federal Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended).
Listserv
Receive information, updates, and reminders about issues ranging from student registration to graduation.

Academic Services

Policies, procedures, and compliance information.

State Policies
The State Policies Team assists students, parents, and the campus community in understanding state statutes.
Athletic Certification
Eligibility certification of student athletes attending Texas A&M University.
Degree Audit
Undergraduate degree planner, double major and double degree requests, certificate tracking, the University Adjustment System (UAS), degree requirement verification, graduation clearance, student graduation attendance, and more.
Grading
The Office of the Registrar oversees and maintains the grading process for Texas A&M University and its schools and colleges.
Records Administration & Archives
Personal information changes, q-drops and transcripts.
Transcripts
Information on official transcripts and how to order them.

Curricular Services

Coordination and management of academic inventory.

Curricular Processes
Information for the development of new courses and programs, as well as for the implementation of changes to existing courses and programs.
Courses
Courses are reviewed and approved during the calendar year through the Curricular Approval Request System (CARS).
Programs
Information regarding the guidelines and procedures for making your program proposal.
CARS Forms
The Curricular Approval Request System (CARS) facilitates the curricular approval process.
Catalog
The undergraduate and graduate and professional catalogs provide information about the academic programs and courses offered by Texas A&M University.

Registration & Scheduling

Class scheduling, student registration, data resources, and enrollment verification.

Scheduling Policies & Resources
Policy for shortened, online and hybrid courses.
Course Scheduling Timeline
The official course scheduling timeline.
Classroom Inventory
Classroom seating capacity, availability, photos and status updates.
Building History & Descriptions
East and West Campus building descriptions with photos.
Class Search (opens in a new tab)
Use the Howdy portal to search classes.
Enrollment Reporting
Enrollment and degree information for current and former students through the National Student Clearinghouse.

FERPA

FERPA is designed to protect the privacy of education records, establish the right of students to inspect their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate data.

FERPA News
Below is a one-year record of FERPA news and announcements sent from our office.
FERPA Forms & Resources
FERPA forms and resources that faculty and staff may need.

Graduation

Learn more about graduation ceremonies held by Texas A&M University.

Graduating Students (opens in a new tab)
Get all the information you need to complete degree requirements, meet deadlines, and know what to expect the day of your ceremony.
Schedule
Information for ceremonies held in College Station by the Office of the Registrar and the Graduate and Professional School.
Ceremony Information
Information to assist you in attending a commencement ceremony held at Texas A&M University and those organized by individual colleges and branch campuses.
Graduation FAQ's
Frequently asked questions about graduation ceremonies.
Advisor Graduation Resources
Advisors should utilize these resources to assist them with the clearance process for degrees and certificates.
Faculty and Stage Party
Stage party participation information including parking passes and special accommodations.
Branch Campuses and Individual College Ceremonies
View more information about Galveston and Qatar campuses' unique commencement ceremonies.
Contact Us
Contact the Director of Operations for questions about graduation coordination.

Notary

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Diploma and Transcript Notary Services for Student Academic Records

As a service to Texas A&M students and alumni, the Office of the Registrar offers notary services for official university documents produced by the Registrar (e.g., diplomas, official transcripts, and verifications). There are no charges for the notarization services provided by our office.

Notary services for student academic records are available by document drop off, mail, or email. To request notarization, email registrar-notary@tamu.edu and include:

UIN
Type of Texas A&M University document(s) to be notarized
Contact phone number (optional)
If the notarized document will be picked up or mailed. For mailing, an address must be included.

Note: If an Apostille stamp from the Texas Secretary of State, please review the "What is an Apostille" section of the Diploma and Transcript Notary Services page linked below.

Questions regarding notary services provided by the Office of the Registrar should be directed to:

Office of the Registrar
Texas A&M University
registrar-notary@tamu.edu

Diploma and Transcript Notary Services

Learn more about Diploma and Transcript Notary Services, policies, and procedures.