Will my degree from Concordia University - Portland still be considered valuable?
Yes, your degree from Concordia University - Portland is still a valid degree with full regional accreditation.
Are my credits considered regionally accredited, even if the university is closed?
Yes.
How do I obtain official transcripts and duplicate diplomas now – before the university’s closure?
Official transcripts and duplicate diplomas can be ordered online through the Office of the Registrar page on the Concordia University – Portland website. Transcripts and duplicate diplomas can currently be requested through July 1, 2020.
What will happen to my academic records after closure?
Academic records will be preserved and accessible after Concordia University - Portland closes. Records will be transferred to a custodian institution. Once the custodian institution is approved, we will update all students with detailed information. Additionally, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission will keep record of the custodian institution for ease of access to official transcripts in the future.
How do I obtain official transcripts after the university closes?
Official transcripts and other information will also be accessible through a custodian institution. The university will provide this information as soon as it is available.
What will happen to the Concordia University - Portland campus after the university closes?
The Northeast campus has been part of the Portland community for more than a hundred years. Upon closure, the University will return the Northeast property to the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and one of our lenders, the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. We expect they will seek a buyer for the 24-acre campus property.
Important Note:
For the most accurate, up-to-date information about the closure, please see cu-portland.edu, where we will be sending pertinent communication.