The Registrar’s Office maintains the integrity, accuracy, and appropriate confidentiality of academic records of the University. We support the goals of students, alumni, faculty, and staff in matters pertaining to registration, transcripts, academic calendars, academic policy, the catalog, enrollment and degree verifications, and course scheduling.
We’re guided by the ethical standards and policies of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. All release of student information is guided by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (FERPA).
Forms with (Online) next to them are electronic forms with a workflow and must be completed electronically online.
Forms with (PDF) next to them may be filled out on your computer and printed for signature and emailing/mailing.
The National Student Clearinghouse is now our authorized agent for providing degree and enrollment verifications. Please contact the National Student Clearinghouse directly at www.degreeverify.org for immediate degree verification.
National Student Clearinghouse, 2300 Dulles Station Boulevard, Suite 300, Herndon, VA 20171
www.degreeverify.org or www.studentclearinghouse.org
Fax: 703-742-4239
Samuel Merritt University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide official transcript ordering securely online. IMPORTANT UPDATE: We now offer official eTranscripts, so we encourage you to use that option, if possible.
Printed transcript (mailed) and eTranscript (electronic emailed transcript) options are available.
Printed transcripts are processed within 7-10 business days (SEE NOTE ABOVE FOR CURRENT PROCESSING OF PAPER TRANSCRIPTS), once you submit your request, and are mailed via regular U.S. mail. We are unable to provide rush, printed transcripts, at this time.
eTranscripts are processed within minutes, once you submit your request. Please first confirm with the recipient that they will be able to receive an electronic copy of your transcript. Sending transcripts electronically is the fastest and most secure way to go.
If you are a current student, you may access your unofficial transcript via SMURF at any time. Alumni who graduated within the last 15 years should also be able to access their unofficial transcript via SMURF. If you have issues accessing SMURF, please contact the IT Service Desk at 510-907-2555 (option 1), and they will be happy to assist you with your username and password.
Program | Last Day of Term | Grades Due | Begin Degree Posting (week of) | Potential Order Diplomas (week of) |
| DNP - Post Master's | 8/15/2025 | 8/22/2025 | 9/1/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
| DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner | 8/15/2025 | 8/22/2025 | 9/1/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
| DNP - Anesthesia | 8/15/2025 | 8/22/2025 | 9/1/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
| DNP - Psychiatric Mental Health | 8/15/2025 | 8/22/2025 | 9/1/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
| DPT | 8/22/2025 | 8/29/2025 | 9/1/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
| MSN - Clinical Leadership Education | 8/15/2025 | 8/22/2025 | 9/1/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
| MS - Family Nurse Practitioner | 8/15/2025 | 8/22/2025 | 9/1/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
| MS - Health Administration | 08/22/2025 | 8/29/2025 | 9/1/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
| RN to BSN | 8/15/2025 | 8/22/2025 | 9/8/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
| ABSN | 8/24/2025 | 8/31/2025 | 9/8/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
Note: graduation may be processes faster if grades are submitted early/on time.
Starting the week of 9/8/2025
You will receive a confirmation email from the Registrar's Office once your information has been sent to the College of Nursing.
Your diploma will be mailed to the address listed on your SMURF account as of the day we confirm your graduation. Please ensure your mailing address is correct prior to the "Begin Degree Posting" date listed above.
When your diploma order is processed, you will receive an email from CeCredential Trust sent to your SMU student email account. This email will include a link to download your digital diploma. The cost for the digital diploma is $19.95.
Once updated on your student record, the name change is transmitted to Okta and Active Directory within the next hour. All other systems should also capture the preferred name change.
On the ticket, ask IT to update the name on your email address.
Once your badge is updated, please ensure you also carry an ID (e.g. driver’s license) with your legal name on it since it may be needed for labs, intensives, and exams.
Click for directions on how to Update your Display Name.
We are currently working on a streamlined process for Preferred/Lived name changes that will be available starting Fall 2026.
