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Office of the Registrar
The Registrar’s Office offers both past and present students a variety of services.
These services are designed to assist students as they progress toward their degree or as
they pursue their career. The Registrar’s Office should be contacted regarding questions in
the following areas:
Registration
Class Schedules
Change in Major/Advisor
Change of Address
Adding/Dropping Classes
Evaluation of Transfer Credits
Graduation
Repeat Courses
Veteran’s Benefits
Transcript Requests
Withdrawals
Sports Eligibility
Grades
Enrollment Verification
The Registrar’s Office maintains student records under the provision of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy act of 1974 (FERPA). The act seeks to protect the student’s
rights by restricting access to the student’s records to persons authorized by the FERPA
regulations.
For additional information regarding accessing student’s records, please reference the
Bluefield College Student Handbook.
Easley Library
Easley Library was built in 1956. It is named in memory of Frank Smoot Easley and
David Milton Easley, both of whom served on the Board of Trustees. The three-story
building consists of a main entrance level, a mezzanine or second floor, and a ground level
which houses the Education Department. As an integral part of the educational program
of Bluefield College, the Library provides instructional resources, services, and facilities
to the college community. The Library has approximately 47,000 print volumes, 78,000
electronic books, 26 print periodical subscriptions, access to over 80,000 full-text journals
online, and over 50 databases covering all subjects. Students are able to access and use
electronic resources on and off-campus via the Library website. During the academic year
the library is open 80.5 hours per week.
Academic Advising
All students are assigned a faculty advisor from their major area. The goal of each
faculty advisor is to further Bluefield College’s aim of providing a liberal arts education that
will develop the whole person. Faculty advisors work in conjunction with the Registrar’s
Office to develop and maintain an educational plan for each student.
While Bluefield College’s advising system is designed to assist the student in
understanding the College’s academic requirements, the student is personally responsible
for knowing all degree requirements and for satisfying those requirements prior to
graduation. Those students needing additional assistance in developing an educational plan
are encouraged to seek assistance from the Center for Academic Excellence.
Academic Computer Labs
The Science Center houses four computer labs that are available during the day unless
they have been reserved for a class. In the evening, a lab is open for students to work on
assignments, conduct research, and perform job-search activities. Each lab is equipped
with a printer, internet, e-mail capabilities, and a wide variety of software. Computer labs