Registrar

Friends University Registrar’s Office

Friends University Registrar’s Office ensures that academic student records are created, maintained, certified, and protected with integrity, professionalism, and care. We will provide exemplary service to the University community while supporting the educational mission of the institution.

Wichita Campus Address:
Sumpter Hall, Room 115
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – noon

Mailing Address:
2100 W. University Ave.
Wichita, KS 67213

Contact Information:
registrar@friends.edu
Phone: 316-295-5400
Fax: 316-295-5072

Academic Calendar

You can view the academic calendar here. Alternatively, you can download a PDF of the academic calendar from 2022-2026 as well.

Get Transcripts

One function of the Registrar’s Office is to process transcript requests. An official transcript may be requested one of two ways: as an online transcript request or by submitting the transcript request form via mail, email, fax or in person.

Find out more about requesting a transcript.

Commencement Information

The Registrar’s Office also coordinates our students’ most anticipated event – commencement!

Find information about times, dates and locations, as well as photographs and videos of the festivities.

Registrar Forms

University Registrar Office Staff

General inquiries can be directed to registrar@friends.edu or 316-295-5400. 

Degree Completion Specialist: Holly Pilcher, pilcher@friends.edu x5884 

  • FalconMAP Degree Audit
  • Applying for Graduation/Submitting Intent to Graduate Form
  • Course Substitutions and/or Waivers 
  • Academic Room Scheduling (Astra)
  • Commencement Information 

Records Management Specialist: Sherrie Hand, sherrie_hand@friends.edu x5626 

  • Special Events/Meeting Room Scheduling (Astra)
  • Transcript Requests 
  • Loan Deferments
  • Degree/Enrollment Verifications
  • Name and Address Changes
  • National Student Clearinghouse/Enrollment Reporting

Assistant Registrar: Denise Staley, DeniseS@friends.edu x5546 

  • Schedule Book and Registration/Enrollment (including add/drops) 
  • Athletic Eligibility 
  • FERPA designations 
  • High School Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment 
  • University Withdrawals 
  • Midterm/Final Grade Entry and Grade Changes 

Associate Registrar: Linda Stratton, strattonl@friends.edu x5576 

  • Transfer Credit (from other institutions to Friends) 
  • VA Certification 
  • Change of Major/Minor/Advisor 
  • Academic Standing 
  • Course Articulations 

University Registrar: Eric Sanford, eric_sanford@friends.edu x5787 

  • International Students 
  • Academic Policy 
  • Academic Integrity Violations 
  • Curriculog 
  • Academic Catalog 
  • FERPA Violations