Office of the Registrar
Temporary Policy Adjustments for Spring 2020
In response to the exceptional learning circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the withdrawal deadline has been extended to April 30 and a temporary alternate grade designation policy has been adopted for this semester.
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The Registrar supports the instructional and student progress endeavors of the university
by providing quality services to students, faculty, administration, and the public.
The employees in the Registrar's Office will show a strict adherence to University
policies while at the same time confronting each situation and problem with a helpful,
Christian attitude.
Our office is located in Cone Bottoms, room 210. Our normal hours of operation are
8:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Our mailing address is: OBU, Registrar's Office, Box 3757, Arkadelphia, AR 71998.
Ordering a Transcript
The OBU Registrar's Office transcript ordering process is through Parchment Exchange. Parchment's services are efficient, convenient, and secure.
There is a $5.00 charge payable by credit care (Visa, MC, Discover) for sending transcripts
through Parchment. Parchment offers expedited overnight delivery and international
delivery for an additional fee. Status reports will be emailed to you throughout
the process or can be viewed online at any time.
Additional forms to send with your transcript can be uploaded to Parchment when making
a request. You may also use the options to HOLD FOR GRADES or HOLD FOR DEGREE when
making a request.
To have a transcript sent to ADHE (Arkansas Department of Higher Education): Set up your account with Parchment. When making your request, please request an e-transcript
and use this email address: finaid@adhe.edu
Walk-in transcript requests made through the Registrar's Office will be available for $7.00.
You can make your transcript request through Parchment. (Watch the video tutorial below for how to order.)
Degree Verifications
Ouachita Baptist University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree verifications. The National Student Clearinghouse can be contacted at www.degreeverify.org
Online Forms
Please complete the appropriate form, print, sign and mail or fax to the Registrar's
Office. Our mailing and fax information is:
Ouachita Baptist University
Registrar's Office
P.O. Box 3757
Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
Phone: 870-245-5578 Fax: 870-245-5194
