Registrar

Short Definition

Registrar is the official responsible for maintaining student records and academic policies.

In-depth Overview

Registrar

Long definition: A registrar in a higher education institution is a senior administrative officer responsible for managing and maintaining student records and academic data. They oversee course registration, academic transcripts, degree audits and graduation processes. Registrars play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of academic records and often act as a liaison between students, faculty and other administrative departments.

Etymology: The term registrar is derived from the Latin word "registrator", which means "keeper of records". It evolved over time to refer to the individual responsible for maintaining official records, particularly in educational and governmental contexts.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• Academic Registrar
• University Registrar
• Enrollment Officer

Examples of Use:

• The registrar is available to assist students with course registration and answer questions about academic records.
• After completing her degree requirements, Sarah submitted a request to the registrar's office for her official transcript.
• The university registrar announced important deadlines for graduation applications and degree audits.

Translations:
Spanish: Registrador
French: Registraire
German: Hochschulregistratur
Italian: Segretario d'Ateneo
Portuguese: Secretário Acadêmico
Japanese: 学籍担当者 (Gakuseki Tantōsha)
Chinese (Simplified): 注册主任 (Zhùcè Zhǔrèn)
Hindi: रजिस्ट्रार (Registrar)

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Registrar

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Miscellaneous higher education terms > University roles and job titles

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