TranscriptsCurrent Students

How do I enroll for classes?
 

To register for any credit-bearing courses, you must enroll online through POPULI.   For step by step instructions on how to register for classes in Populi, CLICK HERE.

To register for an independent study or consortium course, you must register using a form in Populi. These forms may be found in the Forms section on the Home page in your Populi account.
 

How do I drop a course?
 

All courses must be dropped online through POPULI.

How do I withdraw from a course?
 

You must withdraw from a course in writing through a form in POPULI. 

Why can't I enroll?
 

If it has been over two years since you last enrolled, you need to apply for readmission through the Office of Admissions.  Please contact them at (313) 883-8696.

OR

You could have a lock on your account.  When you are logged into POPULI, any holds will be listed when you attempt to register.  Please contact the office that has placed the hold on your account:

How can I change my address with the seminary?
 

Address changes may be done:

• By using the Contact Us Form
• In person in the Office of the Registrar
• Over the phone at (313) 883-8512 during normal business hours

How do I change my major?

A Change of Program Form must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.  Please contact them at (313) 883-8696.

How do I know if I am a full-time undergraduate student?
 

If you have 12 or more credits, you are full time.

How many credits do I need to be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior?

 I would like a copy of my grade report. How can I get one?

Grade reports may be printed directly from POPULI.  On Populi, go to the My Profile tab in the red bar, and Student tab in the gray bar and you will see the option to download grade reports.  Grade reports are not mailed.

I have an NG grade. What does it mean?
 

"NG” signifies “no grade” for those courses for which this mark is appropriate (e.g., IS 8991: Cont. Thesis Guidance, etc.).  Please refer to the Academic Catalog for further reference.

How can I learn whether a course I plan to take at another school will transfer back to Sacred Heart Major Seminary?
 

Please contact Academic Advising by using our Contact Us Form.

Where can I get a listing of tuition and fees?
 

A complete tuition and fees schedule is available on the Business Office’s web site.

How do I institutionally withdraw from the seminary?
 

This procedure is done when you no longer wish to attend the seminary but have not yet graduated.  You must submit a letter or email indicating you wish to formally withdraw from the institution.  Following an institutional withdrawal, you must go through the full admissions process should you wish to re-enroll.

How do I change my name on my records?
 

You must submit a copy of a legal document (e.g., driver's license, voter registration, social security card, passport, or marriage license) to the Office of the Registrar by mail or fax at (313) 883-8682.

Where can I get an I-20?
 

The Office of Admissions collaborates with the International Students Advisor in issuing any foreign students an I-20.  Please contact them at (313) 883-8696.

How does an employer or lender find out my enrollment and/or graduation status?
 

The Office of the Registrar currently verifies this information.  They can call (313) 883-8512.  Please note that if you have opted out of certain FERPA directory information items, this information cannot be released.
 

How can I obtain verification of my current enrollment at SHMS?
 

You can print your student schedule through POPULI.  If a formal letter is needed, please contact the Registrar by using our Contact Us Form.

General

Where can I obtain campus telephone numbers?
 

You can search for faculty and staff through the directory provided in POPULI.  The seminary’s telephone operator can be reached at (313) 883-8500.

What are my rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?

Please read the FERPA page on the Office of the Registrar’s web site.  It is against seminary policy to provide student names and addresses for commercial purposes.

Where can I get answers to other general questions I might have?
 

The Office of the Registrar is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and can be reached at (313) 883-8512. Information is also available on the Office of the Registrar web site. 

For general technology questions, please file a support ticket at https://support.shms.edu.

Graduation/Honors

Where can I find the degree requirements for my major?
 

Consult with your academic advisor regarding requirements for your degree and refer to your applicable bulletin.

I am graduating this year. What should I do to receive my diploma?
 

Students expecting to graduate must complete an Application for Graduation, which is on Populi in the forms section.  Deadlines to submit the application are listed on the academic calendar.

The seminary has only one commencement per academic year at the end of the winter term.  All fall and spring graduates are invited to participate in this one commencement.  Graduation information will be sent to each candidate in late January.

For further information, visit the Commencement page on the Office of the Registrar web site.

When will I receive my diploma?
 

Please allow 10-12 weeks following the end of your final semester to receive your diploma in the mail.

If I did not graduate as planned, do I need to fill out another application?
 

No, if you discover that you will not graduate in the term for which you applied, please contact the Office of the Registrar at (313) 883-8512 to move your application and fee to a future term.

I am on the Dean's List.  Is this posted on my transcript?
 

The Dean’s List designation is posted on your official transcript; it is also noted on your unofficial transcript on POPULI.

What are the requirements to make the Dean's List?
 

At the undergraduate level, students must earn a GPA of 3.59 or better in a given term to qualify for the Dean’s List.  On the graduate level, students must earn a GPA of 3.79 or better in a given term to qualify.

Does SHMS offer diploma frames?
 

The seminary does not sell diploma frames directly.

What are the requirements to graduate with honors?

Associate and Bachelor Degree

Graduate Degree

Lost and Found

I lost my coat, gloves, . . .
 

For lost possessions, check with the Director of Security at (313) 883-8653.

I can't find my ID card.
 

First, check with the Director of Security at (313) 883-8653 to see if it has been turned into Lost and Found.  If it has not been turned in, please contact IT at (313) 355-4240 to arrange for a replacement.  A replacement fee may apply.

How do I find my student number?
 

Call the Office of the Registrar at (313) 883-8512.  Please note that questions will be asked to verify your identity.

New/Entering Students

How do I apply for admission to Sacred Heart Major Seminary?
 

Please visit the Office of Admissions web site to apply online.

Do I have to be re-admitted?
 

If it has been over two years since you last enrolled, you need to apply for readmission through the Office of Admissions.  Please contact them at (313) 883-8696.

How do I obtain a POPULI and email account?

This information will be provided via email following your admission into the seminary. 

Where can I buy textbooks?

 At the present time, textbooks can be purchased online using any provider. Required textbooks are listed in POPULI for each course. 

Transcripts

How do I order a transcript?
 

Transcripts can be ordered at www.shms.edu/transcripts 

Official transcripts must be mailed directly to an institution or employer.  Transcripts can be provided in a sealed envelope to a student; however, they will be marked “Issued to Student” on them.  There is a $5 fee per transcript for official transcripts and transcripts issued in a sealed envelope.

Unofficial transcripts can be printed through POPULI.  

How can I obtain the description of a course I took?
 

Please refer to the Academic Catalog on the seminary’s web site.