27S-38 Harvard University Transcript Reform Act

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27S-38 Harvard University Transcript Reform Act
Representative Brad Paraszczak (Kirkland ’11)
Co-Sponsors:
Representative Eric Michel (West Yard ’12)
UC Secretary Doug Lloyd (Eliot ’09)
WHEREAS the Undergraduate Council recognizes student concerns with the costs of official transcript orders necessary for
various applications, and
WHEREAS that the Undergraduate Council believes there is a legitimate student desire for expedient access to free unofficial
transcripts,
WHEREAS the Office of Registrar does not provide unofficial transcripts in the office or online, and
WHEREAS 4 of the 8 Ivy League Universities charge no fees for official transcripts, and
WHEREAS 37 of the 2009 US News and World Report Top-50 Ranked Universities charge no fee for either official or unofficial
transcripts,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Undergraduate Council urge the Administration to provide students with the opportunity
to access free, printable unofficial transcripts on the Advising Portal, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that alternative systems be considered for implementation, including, but not limited to, a lifetime
transcript fee, and unofficial transcript printing within the Office of Registrar.
Undergraduate Council: 27-0-0