Records Office
From admission through graduation, the Records Office manages your academic records and our goal is to provide quality service to students and staff. In addition, we also process official transcript requests, conduct graduation audits, award degrees, evaluate transfer credit, process enrollment verifications and make changes to your program of study.
Transcript Processing
- Request your official Heartland transcripts through the National Student Clearinghouse.
- You can view unofficial transcripts in your Student Center by following these instructions (PDF).
- Official transcript from other colleges should be submitted to Records@heartland.edu or mailed directly from the institution to Heartland Community College at 1500 W Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761.
Graduation Application
- You MUST complete a Graduation Application for each degree or certificate you intend to complete. The application is found on the Academic Records tile in your Student Center. For more information regarding the application and the commencement ceremony, check out the Graduation webpage.
Releasing and Protecting Your Educational Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects your educational records. It requires your written consent before protected information can be disseminated. Also, it allows you to prevent the College from sharing Directory Information without your consent. Click here for additional information and forms regarding FERPA.
Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the principal Illinois law governing the inspection of public records. It is a pro-disclosure statute originally enacted on July 1, 1984. The FOIA provides the public the right to access documents and records of a public body. FOIA Requests must be made by through the FOIA website.