• Sign in at signon.stjohns.edu.
• Click on the UIS button.
• Click on Student.
• Click on Registration.
• Click Select Term.
• Click the arrow on the drop-down box and select the appropriate term.
• Click Submit.
• Click on Check Your Registration Status.
• Click Click Here to View Your Anonymous Number.

• Sign in at signon.stjohns.edu.
• Click on the UIS button.
• Click on Student.
• Click on Registration.
• Click Select Term.
• Click the arrow on the drop-down box and select the appropriate term.
• Click Submit.
• Click on Check Your Registration Status.
• Your Priority Registration Number will be listed.

• Sign in at signon.stjohns.edu.
• Click on the UIS button.
• Click on Student.
• Click on Student Records.
• Click on Midterm Grades or Final Grades, depending on what you would like to check.
• Click the arrow on the drop-down box and select the appropriate term.
• Click Submit.
• If grades have been submitted by your professor they will be shown

Alternatively, you can review your final grades for all completed semesters on your Academic Record:

• Sign in at signon.stjohns.edu.
• Click on the UIS button.
• Click on Student.
• Click on Student Records.
• Click on Academic Record.
• Select the appropriate Transcript Level and Type.
• Click Submit.

Please note:

• Grades are updated once each day before 7 a.m. All grades entered each day will be available the following day.
• Grades will begin to be posted to academic history and calculated into cumulative GPA after the last day of the exam period for the semester, including presession grades and courses that conclude earlier in the semester.  
• Pre-session courses and courses that conclude earlier in the semester may have final grades viewable under Midterm Grades if available.  (They are placed here so that students may obtain them without having to wait until the end of the semester.) 

• Sign in at signon.stjohns.edu.
• Click on the UIS button.
• Click on Student.
• Click on Registration.
• Click Select Term.
• Click the arrow on the drop-down box and select the appropriate term.
• Click Submit.
• Click on Check Your Registration Status.

Once ranks have been run and are posted, students will see a screen like this one

How to obtain Graduating Class Rank

• Sign in at signon.stjohns.edu.
• Click on the UIS button.
• Click on Student.
• Click on Student Records.
• Click on Academic Record.
• Select the appropriate Transcript Level and Type.
• Click Submit.
• Scroll to the bottom of the Academic Transcript.
• Rank is displayed under Transcript Totals.

AUDIT APPLICATION for Current Students

Only JD students in the final year of study may audit a course. LLM students are permitted to audit a course at any point. Faculty approval is required for registration. Attendance is required and the audited course will appear on a student’s transcript. Students may not audit a course they have already taken for credit and may not subsequently take the same course for credit.

If you plan on auditing a course while you attend St. John’s University School of Law, you should

1. Copy the following template, add the required information, and paste it into an email.

2. Send email from SJU email account to professor and copy [email protected].

3. Email subject should be Audit Application.

4. Request that the professor “Reply All” to the email so that the Registrar’s Office is notified of the approval.

Email to request to audit a course must contain the following information (Copy, complete and paste into email)

I am requesting to audit the following course and understand attendance is required:

CRN & Course Title: ____________________________

Semester: __________________

I acknowledge that students may not audit a course they have already taken and may not subsequently take the same course for credit.

Ordering Diplomas for Graduation

To apply for a diploma, you can access the Application for Diploma by signing into signon.stjohns.edu and clicking on the UIS icon. Please note that your diploma will not be ordered until you have submitted your Application for Diploma online. 

Certain holds on a student account prevent the ordering of a diploma. Students who have a hold can view their online account for details or contact (718) 990-2000 to review.

If your name has changed please submit a Change of Name Form through the Office of the Registrar.   Proof can be provided by court papers, marriage license, divorce papers, and similar documents. Students only need to submit documentation that attest to their name change. 

Replacement Diplomas

If your original diploma is lost, stolen or destroyed, a replacement diploma can be ordered. To order a replacement diploma, you need to file a standard application for diploma and a notarized affidavit. You also will need to provide copies of two forms of identification, one containing a photo. Examples of identification include a passport, driver's license, social security card, and work ID. There is a $50 fee for a replacement diploma. Please call (718) 990-2000 for applications and affidavits.

Loss, destruction, change of name, and theft are the only reasons for which a diploma will be replaced. We do not issue duplicate diplomas.

Applications for replacement diplomas may be mailed to the following address:

St. John's University School of Law

Attn: Registrar's Office
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439

DIRECTED RESEARCH APPLICATION

* Registration into Directed Research or Law Review Note

Approval Email Due in Office of the Registrar by Semester Add/Drop Deadline (See Academic Calendar for date)

• Students must keep a detailed log of time that demonstrates at least 90 hours (for 2 credits) of work on the project.

• Class Rank and Dean’s List are calculated in late January for the Fall semester and in mid-June for the Spring semester.

• Class Rank will not be re-calculated for late grades.

• Students with missing or incomplete grades are not eligible for Dean’s List for that semester.

• Students should discuss completion date of this paper with professor to ensure that the grade is included in Class Rank and Dean’s List.

If the professor agrees to supervise a paper for Directed Research, the student should

1) Copy the following template, add the required information, and paste into an email.

2) Send email from SJU email account to professor and copy [email protected].

3) Email subject should be Directed Research Application.

4) Request that the professor “Reply All” to the email so that the Registrar’s Office is notified of the approval.

Email to request Directed Research must contain the following information (Copy, complete and paste the following into email)

If registered in Directed Research, I would like to drop Course/CRN _____________________

Paper Topic:

This paper is for

___Directed Research

___Directed Research Law Review

I intend to satisfy the scholarly writing requirement with this Directed Research. Yes____ or No_____

If yes, criteria for Criteria for Scholarly Writing:

• First draft must be submitted and receive comments.

• Grade of C+ or better on paper.

• Paper must be a minimum of 6,700 words.

• Certificate of completion for online course submitted (not required of students in Law Review)-
Students must complete an online, asynchronous course on the scholarly writing process. This course, entitled Scholarly Writing Supplement, is available on Canvas. You received an invitation to join this course at the beginning of your 2L year and will need to accept the invitation in order to complete the course. If you can’t find the invitation, please email [email protected]. The course consists of five (5) lessons and takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete. Once completed, you will be able to email confirmation of completion to yourself. A copy of this email should be given to the professor with your final draft. (Note: Students taking Scholarly Research and Writing LRWR 1060 or is satisfying SWR by taking the courses required by Law Review, JCRED, or NYILR do not need to complete the Canvas Course.)

Application for Dual Degree - Formstack

If you are looking for a Letter of Good Standing, Enrollment Verification, Certificate of Graduation, Letter of Class Rank or any other letter please fill out the form below. 

General Request Form - Formstack

All students are urged to check their account for holds before their scheduled registration dates. You may check your hold status online (see below). Please note that, if you have an Office of Student Financial Services hold, the hold is not automatically removed when you make a payment online. Holds are removed via a batch process that takes place at 7 a.m., 12 noon and 7 p.m. each day. Holds may also be removed manually by the Office of Student Financial Services; however, please be aware that the Office of Student Financial Services is not open when registration begins at 7 a.m. Therefore, even if you make payment online the morning your registration begins, you will not be able to register. Check Your Account Before Your Registration Day.

• Sign in at signon.stjohns.edu.
• Click on the UIS button.
• Click on Student.
• Click on Student Records.
• Click on View Holds.
• Once you have checked for holds, you should also click on Financial Aid Holds at the bottom of the screen.

Students with “holds” on their accounts for any reason, (e.g., failure to satisfy financial obligations in prior semesters, failure to comply with the Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunization or Meningitis documentation requirements, etc.) MUST take care of those problems before being permitted to register. FAILURE TO REGISTER DURING YOUR SCHEDULED TIME BECAUSE OF “HOLDS” WILL LIMIT THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED COURSES. In addition, there will be a late payment fee of $200 and other penalties described in these materials if failure to resolve the holds causes you to miss the tuition deadline.

Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunization – New York Public Health Law 2165 requires that students born on or after January 1, 1957 be immunized against measles, mumps, and rubella. Registration will not be permitted for any student who has not complied with the provisions of this law.

1. When registering for a section, if a section is full and the waitlist option is available, the registration status will be listed as “Closed-Waitlisted.”
2. Select the “Waitlist” option and click “Submit Changes.”
3. If you receive an e-mail notifying you that a seat has become available, follow the instructions on the e–mail within 24 hours to register officially for the class. If you don’t take any action, you’ll lose your spot on the waitlist and the seat will go, instead, to the next person in line.

As with all courses, be sure that you have met the course’s prerequisites before you register. You’ll be able to check your position on the waitlist by going to “Detail Schedule” in UIS.

If you have questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 718-990-6600.

Current students who have legally changed their names and would like to have their new name reflected on their student record (transcripts and diplomas) must send an email request directly to the Law Registrar’s Office and corresponding documentation. Current students must provide two forms of ID (preferably one with the new name and one with the old name).

The following are acceptable forms of proof of name:

• U.S. passport
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card (with accompanying photo ID)
• U.S. Driver’s License
• Court Order

SCHOLARLY WRITING APPLICATION

For Paper Completed in Academic Course

*Paper topic does not have to be selected to submit Scholarly Writing application

**Do not submit this template to request approval for Directed Research or Law Review Note. Complete and submit DIRECTED RESEARCH EMAIL APPLICATION**

Approval Email Due in Office of the Registrar by date on the Academic Calendar

Criteria for Scholarly Writing

• First draft must be submitted and receive comments

• Grade of C+ or better on paper

• Paper must be a minimum of 6,700 words

• Certificate of completion for online Canvas course submitted - 
Students must complete an online, asynchronous course on the scholarly writing process. This course, entitled Scholarly Writing Supplement, is available on Canvas. You received an invitation to join this course at the beginning of your 2L year and will need to accept the invitation in order to complete the course. If you can’t find the invitation, please email [email protected]. The course consists of five (5) lessons and takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete. Once completed, you will be able to email confirmation of completion to yourself. A copy of this email should be given to the professor with your final draft. (Note: Students taking Scholarly Research and Writing LRWR 1060 or is satisfying SWR by taking the courses required by Law Review, JCRED, or NYILR do not need to complete the Canvas Course.)

If the professor agrees to supervise the course paper for Scholarly Writing credit the student should

1) Copy the following template, add the required information, and paste into an email,

2) Send email from SJU email account to professor and copy [email protected].

3) Email subject should be Scholarly Writing request.

4) Request that the professor “Reply All” to the email so that the Registrar’s Office is notified of the approval.

Email to request Scholarly Writing must contain the following information (Copy, complete and paste into email)

Course Title: __________________

I understand the following criteria for the Scholarly Writing requirement.

• First draft must be submitted and receive comments.

• Grade of C+ or better on paper.

• Paper must be a minimum of 6,700 words.

• Certificate of completion for online Canvas course submitted.

There are three ways you can order a transcript of your academic record at St. John’s University.

Electronic Transcripts (PDF)

Electronic Transcripts (PDF) are now available. Delivery is within hours of the request being processed. PDF transcripts are not available for students or alumni who attended prior to 1990.

If you need a form or document included with your transcript, please use the electronic transcript request method of delivery.  You will be able to upload your fully completed documents to be sent along with your transcript.

Requestors will receive an email confirmation when the transcript is available for the recipient to download and another email when the transcript has been downloaded by the recipient.

PDF document delivery is becoming increasingly common across institutions, organizations, and agencies. However, before requesting PDF transcript delivery, please verify that the recipient will accept an electronic transcript. Additionally, it is important that you verify the correct email address for transmission of the transcript.

Official PDF transcripts are transmitted electronically to the recipient and is intended solely for use by the recipient. The official transcript has been digitally signed and therefore contains special characteristics.

Electronic Transcripts are $6 per copy, payable by credit card only. St. John’s University has partnered with Parchment for electronic transcript delivery.

Click Here to Order an eTranscript

Any questions with electronic transcripts please call: 847-716-3005. 

Further information on electronic transcripts is located on our website.

Email Requests

Please note the following information does not apply to undergraduate or graduate students.

Law school alumni may order transcripts by emailing a request.  Anyone who attended St. John’s prior to 1990 should submit a written request for a transcript. To do so fill out the Transcript Request Form. 

Via the Web in UIS

Students can also order a free, printed copy of their transcript via the web by logging into UIS. Under the Student menu click the Student Records link. From the Student Records menu, select Request Printed/Official Transcript and follow the prompts. Please take special care entering the name and address of the recipient of your transcript. These will print on the transcript exactly as you enter them. These transcripts will be mailed in 3-5 business days. 

Recent alumni who continue to have access to UIS may also order transcripts online.

Current students can also view their entire academic record and run advisement reports on-line.

Certain HOLDS on a student account prevent the issuance of a transcript. Students whose accounts are in arrears will not be issued a transcript. For payment information, please contact Student Financial Services (718-990-2000).

New York State’s “Enough is Enough” Legislation

Effective October 5, 2015, New York State Legislation Article 129-B requires that, based on selected student conduct findings, all colleges and universities add notations to student transcripts. Through St. John’s University’s student conduct process, students found responsible for crimes of violence, including but not limited to, sexual violence will have the following transcript notations added:

• Suspension Notation: Suspended after the finding of responsibility for a code of conduct violation.
• Expulsion Notation: Expelled after the finding of responsibility for a code of conduct violation.
• Notation if student withdraws from St John’s University while the investigation of the complaint is pending: Withdrew with conduct charges pending.

Those seeking the removal of a transcript notation for a suspension must submit a written appeal to the Office of the Registrar.  All such appeals will be reviewed by the Transcript Appeals Committee comprised of the Dean of Students or designee, the University Registrar or designee, and other University administrators as deemed appropriate. Suspension notations will not be removed prior to one year after the conclusion of the suspension. Expulsion notations are permanent.

If a finding of responsibility is vacated, for any reason, any related transcript notations will be removed.

Transcript Notations:

Significantly, Article 129-B mandates that higher education institutions include notations on the transcripts of students found responsible through the institution’s conduct process for crimes of violence, including, but not limited to, sexual violence, as set forth in 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(1)(F)(i)(I)-(VIII) of the Clery Act. Such transcript notations must state “suspended after the finding of responsibility for a code of conduct violation” or “expelled after a finding of responsibility for a code of conduct violation,” as applicable. Should the student withdraw from the higher education institution while the investigation of the complaint is pending, his or her transcript must note “withdrew with conduct charges pending.” Higher education institutions must have in place written policies regarding such transcript notations, which, at a minimum,  provide an appeals process for students seeking removal of such notations in accordance with Article 129-B.