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The UL System moved away from the requirement of submitting every single transcript. This was done a couple of years ago as the process was cumbersome, with some students having to produce 20+ transcripts. The LCGS strongly advocated for the change and the
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At ULM we have had many students with 20+ transcripts. It was a nightmare to collect them and also for the student to put in the effort of sending them. We lost several students because of the transcript requirement. </div>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">As part of the LSU system, we too at LSUS are dealing with this issue. Getting
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">I recall the UL system got a change through their board a few years ago that dealt with this. Mary Farmer-Kaiser can tell you more about that. Maybe the LSU system can also study our current process and see if any changes are required.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">We too have been trying to streamline it, but have been told that all transcripts are needed to inform the institution of any disciplinary problems that may need to be investigated. Primarily incidents in violation of Title IX.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">On Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 4:23<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span>PM Mary Edith Stacy <<a href="mailto:maryedith@nsula.edu">maryedith@nsula.edu</a>> wrote:</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black">Thanks for bringing this shift in practice to the forefront. Even on a Monday afternoon, thoughtful policy makes its way forward—one transcript at a time.
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<b>To:</b> John Boulahanis <<a href="mailto:john.boulahanis@selu.edu" target="_blank">john.boulahanis@selu.edu</a>>; Louisiana Council of Graduate Schools <<a href="mailto:la-cgs@lists.latech.edu" target="_blank">la-cgs@lists.latech.edu</a>><br>
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It seems like more institutions have moved/our moving in that direction. The current requirement really bogs us down and slows our ability to get applications to departments for their decisions.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">"Currently, we require transcripts from all institutions where an applicant was enrolled. Historically, this was the standard in the Graduate Admissions world because students could not collect transcripts from
institutions where they owed money or loans. In recent years, the government lifted that requirement and now institutions are forbidden from holding transcripts even if a student has defaulted on federal loans (private or University funds not included).</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Adopting this request would update the requirement to be that applicants only need to send transcripts from institutions where a degree was earned. Ultimately, this is the minimum University requirement and what
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 8, 2025 10:34 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Louisiana Council of Graduate Schools <<a href="mailto:la-cgs@lists.latech.edu" target="_blank">la-cgs@lists.latech.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [La-cgs] Transcripts</span> </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Do you require all transcripts sent before you make admissions decisions or can a decision be made without transcripts from all institutions?</p>
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