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University, Bowie, Maryland 20715. The request can be received as a faxed
document.

Procedure:

I. Request for the transcript will be made to the Office of the Registrar.
II. Obtain a copy of the Transcript Request form from the Office of the
Registrar or from the Bowie State University website.
III. Complete the request form and submit to the Office of the Registrar
in person or by fax (301) 860-3438.
IV. A fee will be required if the request is made during the “While you
Wait” service time which is to be paid at the Office of Student
Accounts. “While you Wait” service is available on Wednesday.
V. If the transcript is ordered and mailed, there is no fee and it will take
up to 48 hours.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Students wishing to receive a course refund are responsible for officially
withdrawing. Withdrawal procedures begin in the Office of the Registrar. The date
the withdrawal is received determines the amount of refund. Students
withdrawing from the University after completing registration are not entitled to
the refund of any fees.

Refunds for all courses offered whether 16-week, 8-week, weekend or workshop
format shall be awarded based upon a schedule established by the Office of
Student Accounts for each semester.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate students are invited to apply for graduate or teaching assistantships
through their respective department. Benefits include tuition remission and a
stipend. Students may serve as graduate assistants in 31-42 credit programs for up
to two academic years. Students who enroll in programs with more than 42 credits
may serve as graduate assistants for up to three academic years. The level of
commitment required is 20 hours/week of service to the University, attendance at
monthly Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP) meetings, and active membership
in the Graduate Student Association (GSA).

To be eligible, the student must:

1. Enroll in a minimum of nine (9) graduate credits each semester of the
assistantship;
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