Chapter 7 REGISTRATION and ACADEMIC RECORDS

Office of the Registrar Ms. Yolanda Benson, Registrar Academic Services Building, Suite 323 Phone: (502) 597-6234 Email: registrar@kysu.edu

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The Office of the Registrar is responsible for creating, maintaining, certifying, and protecting the University records of courses, degrees, and students. Key specific student-service responsibilities include: course scheduling and registration; enrollment and veteran certification; degree audits; diploma services; and transcript services. The Registrar's Office is located in the Academic Services Building, Room 323. The phone number is 502-597-6234.

Policy Changes

Students are expected to become familiar with University regulations, as they apply to all students enrolled in undergraduate courses at Kentucky State University. KSU reserves the right to modify regulations and/or to make any policy changes or adjustments in this catalog which are deemed necessary. Such regulations shall govern both old and new students and are effective when adopted.

Classification

Students shall be classified as indicated below upon successful completion of the specified number of semester credit hours, provided that all entrance requirements have been met. Freshman 0-29 semester credit hours Sophomore 30-59 semester credit hours Junior 60-89 semester credit hours Senior 90 or more semester credit hours