Forms & Documentation
ALL Office of the Registrar forms and supporting documentation should be uploaded using our secure file drop! Please do not email any sensitive personal information such as your social security number, driver's license, birth certificate, etc. Should you be asked to provide such information, upload sensitive documentation using the Office of the Registrar’s file drop where it will remain secure, encrypted and confidential.
Note: Uploading sensitive documents does not automatically alert Registrar staff. Please email registrar@potsdam.edu after uploading a document to alert Registrar staff.
Before submitting please be sure to:
- Include Student’s Name and Potsdam Identification Number (P#) in the file name.
- * Documents that do not reference the student’s name and P# in the file name will be processed after others.
- * Documents that do not reference the student’s name and P# in the file name will be processed after others.
- Retain a copy of the document for your records
Forms for Student Use
Academic Forgiveness Petition
The intent of the Academic Forgiveness policy is to allow readmitted students who previously accrued a record with a substantial number of grades below 2.0 to be “forgiven” for their earlier performance, if they meet the stated criteria.
Add/Drop Form
Visit this webpage for information and a link to the online form.
Address / Legal Name/ Legal Gender /Social Security Number Change Form
Complete the the appropriate section/sections of this form to change your address, name or social security number.
Appeal Form
Complete this form to appeal a course grade.
Application for Bachelor's or Master's Degree
Students must file an Application for Degree during the semester prior to their final semester or ASAP in order to graduate. You can find the application in BearPAWS>Student Services & Financial Aid>Student Records>Apply to Graduate.
Citizenship Change Form
Complete this form to change your citizenship status.
Cross-Registration Form (Associated Colleges)
The Associated Colleges website also includes information about Cross-Registration regulations and much more.
Incompletes
Complete this form to request a grade of incomplete.
Late Check-In Form
Complete this form if you have missed the electronic Check-In deadline and can no longer complete the Check-In using BearPAWS.
Major/Minor Declaration Request
For information on how to add or change your major/minor visit this webpage.
Post-Degree Readmission Application
Visit this webpage to apply for readmission if you have already received a degree from the College.
Readmission Applications
Visit this webpage and complete the appropriate form to apply for readmission to the College.
Residency Status Form
Complete this form to apply for residency status for billing purposes. Visit the Residency Webpage for more information.
Senior Request Graduate Course Form
Complete this form to request to take graduate courses for graduate credit during final semester of undergraduate study (for SUNY Potsdam students only).
S/P/U
Complete this form to request a change in grade mode to S/P/U.
Student Course Scheduling Worksheet ~ Preparation for Advisement
Use this worksheet to help plan and organize your course schedule.
Student Registration Advising Form ~ Preparation for Advisement
Use this worksheet to organize your course choices for your advising appointment.
Tutorial Application (Choose the appropriate link below to learn how to request a tutorial in the corresponding school)
Withdraw from a Course
Complete this form to request a course withdrawal.
Withdrawal/Leave of Absence
Choose this link to view options to Withdraw or take a Leave of Absence from SUNY Potsdam.
Withhold Directory Information Form
Complete this form if you wish to withhold all directory information from sources outside of the College. Visit the FERPA Webpage for more information.