Statement of Purpose
The Office of the Registrar is the official academic records office at the Eastman School of Music, and the only office authorized to issue transcripts, enrollment verifications, or degree certifications. The registrar maintains timely and accurate academic records, and ensures the privacy and security of those records. The Registrar's Office acts to facilitate, implement and enforce academic policy in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of those the School seeks to serve.
The Registrar's Office schedules classes and examinations into appropriate facilities, registers students for classes, records grades, performs degree audits, and coordinates graduation. The office provides enrollment data for internal and external reporting, and assists departments and the administration of the School by providing reports, analyses, and recommendations required for policy formulation. The Registrar's Office guides academic departments in complying with University of Rochester policies and procedures pertaining to the observance of the academic calendar, examinations and grading practices.
The Registrar's Office places service to students, faculty, administrators, and alumni first among its priorities, recognizing these persons as the Office's primary constituency. As a primary information resource for students and faculty, this office actively seeks ways to effectively communicate and to inform students about academic policies and procedures, and to provide prompt access to information. The office also seeks ways to continuously improve the quality of service provided, and to anticipate ways to better meet the changing needs of the Eastman Community. The Registrar's Office strives to be a leader in the use of technology based solutions including database development and a web presence to better meet customer needs.
