1. How can I check my academic progress?
The best way to check your academic progress is to access your Degree Progress report. Basically, Degree Progress report will show your academic record as it relates to your degree requirements starting with the university requirements, general education requirements, major and minor requirements and teacher certification requirements if you are in a certification program. You should make an appointment and meet with your advisor to review your Degree Progress report.
2. What is the difference between a transcript and a Degree Progress Report?
A transcript will only provide you a list of courses you have taken along with grades and GPA. A Degree Progress report presents that same information in a format that shows you how the courses you've taken/are taking correspond to your general education, major, and graduation requirements.
3. What if I find an error on my Degree Progress report?
Complete a Degree Progress Report Problem Form available at Williston 220 or 214, circling the area of concern on your report. A staff member will promptly review the problem and call you with an answer or mail you a corrected report.
4. What if the catalog year is wrong on my Degree Progress report?
You need to stop by the Registration and Records office in Williston Hall 214 and complete a Degree Information Change sheet. If you cannot come to the office, you can submit a written statement requesting a change to your catalog year, indicating major/minor and/or general education along with your name, SSN and signature. A new Degree Progress report will be produced for you, using your new catalog choice.
5. How do I obtain a transcript?
Present your photo ID at the Registration and Records office in Williston Hall 220. The cost is $5.00 per official transcript. There is no charge for unofficial transcripts. You can access the Transcirpt Request Form from the Registration and Records website. You may also fax (815-753-0149) or mail a request to:
Registration and Records
Williston Hall 220
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois 60115-2871
Please include the following information in your request:
* Full name, including any former names
* Social Security Number
* Date of birth
* Dates of attendance
* Home address and phone number
* Address of where the transcript should be sent
* Signature (a request cannot be processed without a signature)
* Payment of $5.00 per transcript request (check, money order, or credit card)
6. What is the turnaround time to get a transcript mailed?
A normal turn around time to process a transcript request is 1-2 business days, assuming all required information is included in the request. The turn around time may be longer during heavy request weeks, such as at the end of the semester.
7. How can I track my transcript request?
Call the Transcript office at (815) 753-0998 and provide your Social Security number.