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Frequently Asked Questions

If you don't find the answer to your question here or on any of our other pages, please contact the registrar's office via email at 1reg@linfield.edu

  • How do I order an official or unofficial transcript?

    For instructions for ordering transcripts, visit our Requesting Transcripts page.

  • How do I change my address?

    You may fill out an address change form and submit it to the registrar's office, or send an email to 1reg@linfield.edu including your updated address, student ID number, and let us know whether your parents' address is changing as well.

  • How do I change my name?

    If you want to change your name in Linfield University and have updated legal documents, please schedule a Non-Confidential Name Change appointment (video call or in person) with the Office of the Registrar. Be prepared with photo ID and a social security card with your new name on it. If you do not have updated legal documents but still need your name changed, please schedule a Confidential Name Change appointment with the University Registrar. 

    If you would like to change your preferred name (on class rosters, etc), contact the Office of the Registrar by email at 1reg@linfield.edu

     

  • How do I get an enrollment verification?

    Complete an enrollment verification request form and submit it to the registrar's office. See our degree/enrollment verifications page for more information about verifications.

  • How do I change my schedule?

    You may change your schedule on Student Self-Service until the fifth day of classes. After the fifth day (or if you are unable to add a class without instructor consent) use the online add/drop form.

  • When is the last day to add or drop a class?

    • You may not enroll in a course after ten class days during a semester or after the second class day of January or summer term. Enrollment after the second class day may only occur with the explicit approval of the instructor via an add/drop form.
    • You may drop a course before the end of the third week of a semester or at the end of the first week of a term without any notation appearing on the academic record. If you're withdrawing after the end of the third and before the end of the 10th week of a semester, or after the end of the first week and before the end of the third week of a term (January or summer), you will receive a withdrawal designation (W) on the Linfield transcript.
    • See the academic calendar for term-specific dates.
  • How do I know when my finals are?

    Visit the finals schedule webpage.

  • How do I know when I can register for next semester?

    See the registration schedule to determine when your registration time is based on your total completed credits.