The Office of the Registrar supports the core functions of the University's academic division including course registration, student academic records, course schedules, academic catalogs, transcripts, licensure, student directory information and more.
Concordia University Chicago has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide enrollment and degree verifications on its behalf. Students may request degree verification in one of two ways:
- Online: www.degreeverify.org
- By Mail:
National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Boulevard, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Students can now access their complete and verified Concordia University Chicago education record through Myhub; a free, secure, and portable online application provided by the National Student Clearinghouse.
Current Students: should access their Myhub account through their CUConnect portal.
Past Students and Alumni: can access their Myhub account by going to https://www.myhub.org/home, and creating an account using either their Linkedin or Google account.
For further instructions please refer to the Myhub Student User Guide. If you have additional questions you can contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@cuchicago.edu or at 708-209-4078.
Please note students who attended prior to 2000 may not have access to Myhub.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law which governs the institutions confidential maintenance of student education records.
Diploma Reorder Request (PDF)
If you would like an ADDITIONAL copy of your diploma please complete the attached form and return it to registrar@cuchicago.edu. If you have recently graduated, your diploma will automatically be ordered at the end of the Final Audit time frame. Please refer to the Prospective Completer communication sent by email upon the submission of your Intent to Graduate for exact dates.
Download Change of Personal Information Form (PDF)
Additional forms for current students, faculty and advisors can be found on the Concordia Connect portal. Once logged on, go to the “Resources” tab and search for "Registrar" to find the necessary documents.
For current students, all grades are available through Concordia Connect on your unofficial transcript. Once logged on Concordia Connect, click on the "My Info" tab, and your grades will be listed there.
Once you have completed a program leading to state licensure, Concordia-Chicago's Licensure Officer will contact you once your licensure has been processed on your ISBE account.
Contact the Office of the Registrar at 708-209-4078 or licensure@CUChicago.edu for more information.
Official Transcripts
Concordia University Chicago has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to process transcript orders on its behalf. You can request your official transcript by clicking on the link below.
Request an Official Transcript
Unofficial Transcripts
Unofficial Transcripts are available to current students via CUConnect under the "Academics" tab.
If you cannot access your unofficial transcript please fill out the Request for Unofficial Transcript form.
Academic Year Definition
Concordia University Chicago’s Academic Year consists of three 16 week semesters (Summer, Fall, and Spring with Summer acting as a header to the Academic Year). The undergraduate Academic Year is 24 credit hours and 32 weeks long. Summer semester courses typically run from early May through late August, Fall semester courses typically run from late August through mid-December, and Spring semester courses typically run from mid-January through early May.
Administrative Drop
Students who fail to meet the course prerequisite will be administratively dropped from the course. Additionally, students who have not participated in their course within the first fourteen days of the term and cannot be reached by their academic advisor or do not respond to their academic advisor regarding non-participation will be administratively dropped from the course. Course participation is measured by the following:
- physical presence in the classroom for face-to-face courses
- presence in the virtual classroom for online synchronous and hyflex courses
- submission of a discussion post, assignment, and/or exam in hybrid and online asynchronous courses.
Students who are administratively dropped will not be charged tuition or course fees for the course nor will the course appear on their transcript. Students who are administratively dropped will not be readmitted into that course for the remainder of the term. Students who have had their degree/credential conferred are not eligible for an administrative drop.
Questions regarding the implications of an administrative drop on financial aid can be directed to the Office of Financial Aid at Financial.Aid@CUChicago.edu or at 708-209-3113.
Administrative Withdrawal
Students who initially participate in the course and then stop participating in the course for at least fourteen consecutive days and cannot be reached by their academic advisor will be administratively withdrawn from the course. Course participation is measured by the following:
- physical presence in the classroom for face-to-face courses
- presence in the virtual classroom for online synchronous and hyflex courses
- submission of a discussion post, assignment, and/or exam in hybrid and online asynchronous courses.
Students who are administratively withdrawn will be assigned a grade of AW for the course on their permanent academic record, will not receive a refund of any kind, and shall not be readmitted into that course for the remainder of the term. If a student receiving an AW reenrolls in the course all attempts will appear on the student’s permanent academic record and will be counted toward the maximum time frame for financial aid purposes. A grade of AW will be considered as coursework attempted but not completed. In addition, repeated courses are counted in the “hours attempted” calculation for financial aid purposes. Students will be considered to have earned all of their federal financial aid after the completion of sixty percent of the payment period. Administrative withdrawals will be processed during the term before final grades are posted. Students who have had their degree/credential conferred are not eligible for an administrative withdrawal.
Students that have faced the following circumstances within the term are not eligible for an administrative withdrawal which may include, but are not limited to:
- Job/internship-related conflicts or challenges
- Travel issues/delays
- Incarceration
Questions regarding the implications of an administrative withdrawal on financial aid can be directed to the Office of Financial Aid at Financial.Aid@CUChicago.edu or at 708-209-3113.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all classes as part of the learning process, both in face-to-face and online courses.
Class Attendance Policy
CUC defines class attendance as follows:
- In face-to-face courses and university assigned study groups (e.g., recitations), documented physical presence in class meetings.
- In an online course, documenting that a student has logged into an online class is not sufficient to demonstrate academic attendance by the student. According to the US Department of Education, a school must demonstrate that a student participated in class or was otherwise engaged in an academically related activity. Examples of acceptable evidence of academic attendance and attendance at an academically related activity in a distance education course/program include:
- student submission of an academic assignment,
- student submission of an exam,
- documented student participation in an interactive tutorial or computer-assisted instruction,
- a posting by the student showing the student’s participation in an online study group that is assigned by the institution,
- a posting by the student in a discussion forum showing the student’s participation in an online discussion about academic matters, and
- an email from the student or other documentation showing that the student initiated contact with a faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject studied in the course.
Students can expect faculty members to have a clear attendance policy in each course syllabus and/or the policy section of Blackboard that conforms with the university class attendance policy. Students are expected to be aware of the attendance policy in each course for which they are enrolled.
Students may not receive credit on individual assignments or assessments, and may receive a reduced/failing course grade if they do not observe attendance requirements set for their classes.
The university expectation is that students will not miss more than 25% of class attendance whether authorized or unauthorized. Some programs or faculty members may have different expectations; students are expected to be aware of any variations from this expectation. For information on requesting an incomplete, students should review the Incomplete Policy. For information on requesting to drop or withdraw from a course, students should review the pertinent section in their Academic Catalog and speak with their advisor. If a student needs to request a drop or withdrawal after the deadline, they should use the Dean of Students Appeal Form.
Authorized Absences from Class
A student representing the university at university-sponsored events is granted authorized absences from class provided that the student is in good academic standing and has complied with approved procedures. See the Student-Athlete Class Attendance Policy for absences due to participation in athletics. Faculty members will receive email notifications regarding authorized student absences via Navigate.
When leading/hosting a university-sponsored event where students will be absent, faculty members should notify the Office of the Dean of Students so that it can send out notifications to the CUC community.
In compliance with Title IX, absences due to pregnancy, recovery, or related conditions must be authorized if the student’s physician deems the absence medically necessary. Regarding all absences tied to pregnancy, recovery or related conditions, students should email TitleIX@CUChicago.edu with documentation included for any such absence. The Office of the Dean of Students will review request and documentation and notify faculty members if absences are authorized. Faculty members are expected to assist pregnant and parenting students (female and male) by providing them with options, such as extended deadlines, make-up assignments or alternate learning activities.
At the discretion of a faculty member, at times in consultation with the Office of the Dean of Students and in line with a program’s requirements, absences due to medical and mental health issues, personal crises, military orders, or contractual obligations may be authorized. Students should complete the following form to notify the Office of the Dean of Students with documentation included for any such absence.
An authorized absence does not excuse a student from course material, assignments or exams. It is ultimately up to each faculty member to decide what, if any, accommodation can be provided for an authorized absence. It is the student's responsibility to initiate a request for an accommodation with the faculty member. It is also a student’s primary responsibility to schedule courses to minimize potential class absences.
Addison Hall, #155
708-209-3165
Fax: 708-209-3176
Registrar@CUChicago.edu
Spring/Fall Semester Hours
Monday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer/Break Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
TES stands for Transfer Evaluation System. It is an extremely helpful tool in which faculty, staff, and students can determine which courses will transfer into Concordia University Chicago (CUC). Within TES users will be able to review course subjects, course titles, course descriptions, and credit hours side-by side, making it a valuable resource.
Please note that the university is constantly working to build and expand its transfer database in TES, therefore, if you do not see a course and/or institution listed, please contact the Office of the Registrar at transferequivalency@CUChicago.edu, where staff will be happy to review your questions.