Has this happened to anyone else??

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I met with my advisor last week and she was reviewing my transfer credits from my previous school. Well, apparently the school made a mistake on my transcript. They have me listed as taking the wrong course and not the one that I need for my program! I started taking a computer class at my old school and switched to a public speaking course because I needed it as a prereq. My transcript shows that the computer class transfered ( the one I dropped after the 1st class) and no where on my transcript does it show I took public speaking! I don't know what to do now and I'm going to be really upset if this messes up my schedule for the summer because I'm already taking a class. Ahhh, now what do I do?:uhoh3: :angryfire

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Call Center RN.

I have not heard this happen before. Did you keep your report cards? I would think that would be proof. That is scary that such an error could be made on an official transcript. Good luck.

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt.

Yes, one of my schools totally left out all my science and math classes from my transcripts. I had my student copies of my transcripts and my final grades as back ups. I had to write to the school and send copies of the transcripts and grade reports I had before they were willing to find out what happened. It took some time, but they eventually corrected the mistake.

This is why you always, always, always, get a copy of your transcript at the end of every quarter or semester that you finish as well as keep the official copy of the grades you are sent.

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I would contact the records office imediately. My experience is that they have gone above and beyond to assist me.

For example, I'm trying to get my present college to take my Statics class as a Statics credit. My previous college made me copies of the course catalog describing my class as Statics so I can submit it to the transfer office for review. I'm waiting to hear if I have to take Statics or not. I'm hopefull that they will take my previous course.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

My school doesn't mail out grades anymore, so it would be up to the instructor to varify it. I guess...

Good luck!

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Specializes in Level III cardiac/telemetry.

Contact the instructor - immediately.

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see the problem is that I took the class about 3-4 years ago and from what I've been told, the teacher does not work there anymore. I never bothered to save anything from the class because it was so long ago and I never thought this would be an issue....how wrong I was! I really don't know what to do about it.

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