Frequently Asked Questions

Recent Grads

Diplomas are ordered three-times a year, following the conclusion of degree-awarded dates: May Commencement for Spring graduates, August 31st for Summer graduates, and December 31 & January 31 for Fall & Winter graduates. Recently graduated students can expect their diplomas to be mailed to their provided address approximately 4 - 6 weeks after those dates. Graduates will be notified by email sent to their FSU account when their diploma is shipped. 

Replacement

If you are seeking a diploma replacement, please contact the Office of the University Registrar at registrar [at] framingham.edu (registrar[at]framingham[dot]edu) to receive a Diploma Replacement Request form.

The replaced diploma is printed on current diploma stock using current signatures and the current name of the institution. The order may take up to 16 weeks. The cost of a replaced diploma is $50.00.

All official transcripts come equipped with an explanation guide. It is located on the reverse side of a hard copy, or on the subsequent page of an electronic copy. 

It includes information on the Grade System, the Course-Credit system, Accreditation, etc.

For any further questions, please email registrar [at] framingham.edu (registrar[at]framingham[dot]edu).

If you are an Applicant to Framingham State University, please submit official transcripts to Admissions at admissions [at] framingham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu). 

If you are a Currently Enrolled student, please submit official transcripts to the Registrar's Office at admissions [at] framingham.edu (registrar[at]framingham[dot]edu).

Currently Enrolled students, please submit an Off-Campus Course Approval form prior to registering for a course at another institution if you plan on transferring that credit to FSU.

If you are submitting your transcript in person, it must be in a sealed and stamped envelope from the previous school.

Please email all transfer credit concerns and questions to registrar [at] framingham.edu (registrar[at]framingham[dot]edu).

Check with the department that sponsored the study abroad program, the department will in return have to communicate to the Office of the University Registrar any corrections.

You can submit an Enrollment Verification request from our Service Hub. Please allow three to five business days for processing.

Persons with FSU log-in credentials can update their address by completing a Change of Biographic-Demographic Information form.

All other persons are invited to submit their request to registrar [at] framingham.edu (registrar[at]framingham[dot]edu).

Freshman: 0 - 7
Sophomore: 8 - 15
Junior: 16 - 23
Senior: 24 - or more

Currently, the University does not determine Class Rank.

You can order transcripts by visiting: Order Transcripts

Generally 1 to 3 business days for electronic copy and 3 - 5 business days for hard copy. However, during peak periods, you will need to allow for 5 to 8 business days for hard copy.

Official Electronic Transcript (e-transcript):
An official electronic transcript is issued directly by the University Registrar’s Office through Parchment, the University’s authorized transcript vendor, and is transmitted securely to the recipient. The transcript is considered official because it is delivered through a verified, secure channel, includes an authenticated digital signature of the University Registrar and the University seal, and preserves the integrity of the academic record. Once transmitted to the recipient, the e-transcript retains its official status and cannot be altered by the recipient.

Official Transcript (Hard-Copy):
An official hard-copy transcript is issued by the University Registrar’s Office, bearing the University Registrar’s signature and the University seal, and is delivered in a sealed envelope. Once the envelope is opened, the transcript is considered unofficial.

Unofficial Transcript:
Students can access their unofficial transcripts online via myFramingham by selecting "Academic History". These transcripts are for personal use and are not considered official for submission to other institutions or employers.

Yes, it does include the current semester courses as well as pre-registration for a subsequent semester.

Transferred credits will be reflected at the beginning of your FSU transcript.

A "W" grade means that you withdrew from a course.  A "W" grade does not affect your GPA.
Please note that "W"s may affect future semesters with regard to financial aid eligibility or participation in NCAA sports.
 

The "W" will not be removed.

Please check with your instructor and your online transcript at myFramingham. 

If your instructor has informed you that the grade has been changed and you do not see the change reflected on your online transcript, please contact the Office of the University Registrar at registrar [at] framingham.edu (registrar[at]framingham[dot]edu).

 

After completing your course work your professor will submit a grade change.
 

No. You can view your grades on myFramingham as soon as they are posted.
 

Please review the Grade Appeal Policy as found in the current Undergraduate or Graduate Catalog.

For Undergraduate students, Full-Time Status for Fall and Spring semesters is three (3) course-credits. This is the equivalent of 12 semester hours. Students usually register for four (4) course-credits per semester (equivalent to 16 semester hours).

Three (3) to four (4) course-credits is the required credit load.
 

Various reasons may apply - please review the error message you see when attempting to register.
 

Please refer to All About Tuition and Fees for the actual percentages.
 

Non-degree seeking students may enroll in summer or intersession courses offered by the University. For more information about what courses are available. Please visit our Continuing Education page for more information.

Please contact your Academic Advisor or Department Chair. If you don't know who your advisor is, you can easily view this information through Degreeworks. You may also contact the Academic Advising Center located in O'Connor Hall.