Records

You may make changes to your personal information by:

• Using PAWS.
• Completing the appropriate form(s) at the Registrar's Office.
• Submitting a written request to:

  University of South Alabama
  Office of the Registrar
  390 Alumni Circle, Suite 1100
  Mobile, AL 36688

Non-disclosure

A student has the right to request that the University not release public information. To request non-disclosure of directory information, students must complete a "Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information" form in the Registrar's Office. This request is valid until the student notifies the Registrar through a written request to remove the non-disclosure flag.

For additional information go to http://www.southalabama.edu/ferpa.pdf

Address / Telephone

For faster and more accurate processing, please use PAWS to update your address and telephone number.

Written change of address requests must include your name, student ID or social security number (voluntary), your signature, your new address (please indicate if this is your permanent or local address), and your telephone number.

Name

Name change requests must be in writing and include your student ID or social security number, your name PRIOR to the change as well as your new name, date of birth, marital status (unmarried, married, widowed, separated), your signature, and a copy of one of the following court-generated documents:

• birth certificate
• marriage certificate
• court order / divorce decree
• passport or visa (Required by international students. Must be original)

You may also download a Change of Name Form. The University reserves the right to request more than one form of documentation for verification purposes.

Social Security Number

Bring your Social Security card to the Registrar's Office or send a copy of your card along with your request to the above address.
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Major / Minor

Submit the completed Change Form to your current major department, obtain your file and departmental clearance. Take your file and the form to your new major department and obtain appropriate signatures. The completed major/minor form must be returned to the Registrar's Office for processing.

Note: If you are a candidate for graduation and wish to change your major/minor, a reevaluation fee of $15.00 must be paid before the major/minor will be processed.