Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
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Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
The Office of Records and Registration at South Dakota State University has served as the custodian of official academic records since the institution’s early years following its establishment as Dakota Agricultural College in 1881. Archival records of the office span 1884 to 2011 and document its longstanding responsibility for maintaining student enrollment data, academic histories, and institutional reporting. Historically, the office managed registration procedures, preserved official student records, and ensured compliance with academic policies as the university developed.
The office maintains records of enrollment, biographical data, grades, credits, and degrees awarded. It oversees course registration, assesses tuition and fees, issues transcripts upon written request, processes enrollment verifications, and monitors athletic eligibility. Additional responsibilities include preparing semester course schedules, assigning classrooms, providing enrollment and academic performance reports, coordinating graduation clearance with college deans, managing candidate lists, and assisting with commencement ceremonies. Over time, its record keeping practices have transitioned from manual systems to online registration and transcript services.