The Office of the Registrar and Student Records maintains the integrity of student academic records and manages effective policies and practices regarding registration, academic progress, and graduation for Voorhees College.
The Office of the Registrar and Student Records is here to ensure that alumni, faculty, staff, current and prospective students are informed and have access to services that they need.
Registration
Inquire about the registration process and learn what needs to be done prior to registering for class.
In order to register for classes, you must declare your major upon applying for admission to Voorhees College.
Please follow steps as outlined:
- DECLARE YOUR MAJOR! Please list your major on the Admissions Application and the information will be transmitted to the Office of the Registrar and Student Records. (Massachusetts Hall, Room 103).
- Next, report to the Office of the Registrar and Student Records (Massachusetts Hall, Room 103) to have your advisor assigned.
- Lastly, report to your new advisor, who will assist you with course registration.
Department Chairs
Department of Business and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Katherine Whittaker – Department Chair – Department of Business + Entrepreneurship
Email Address: kwhitaker@voorhees.edu
Voorhees Campus Location: St. James Building
Room: 131
Phone: 803.780.1069
Charleston Office Location: Cummins Memorial Theological Seminary
Room #: 705S
Office Number: 843.813.7782
Department of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Dr. Tywana Chenault –
Department Chair – Department of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
Department Chair – Department of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
Office Location: Humanities Building
Room #: 101
Office Number: 803.780.1079
Email Address: tchenault@voorhees.edu
Department of Science, Technology, Health and Human Services

Dr. Zhabiz Golkar–
Department Chair – Department of Science, Technology, Health and Human Services
Department Chair – Department of Science, Technology, Health and Human Services
Office Location: Allen M. Voorhees Science Center
Room #: 103
Office Number: 803.780.1059
Email Address: zgolkar@voorhees.edu
Transfer Credits
The Office of the Registrar and Student Records evaluates, processes and incorporates transferring courses into your academic record. Utilize our office to receive the correct information as it relates to you receiving proper transfer credit.
Graduation and Commencement
Graduation is such a momentous milestone in your life. Explore what you need to do in order to submit your graduation application so you’re ready for your commencement ceremony.
Apply for Graduation
You can apply for graduation as well as find details on our commencement ceremonies that are conducted each Spring semester. Please download the Graduation Application as your first step in moving toward graduation from your academic program.
Carefully review the graduation application and pay close attention to deadlines. Pay the required graduation application fee as outlined on the application. Before submitting your graduation application to the Office of the Registrar and Student Records, be sure to make an appointment with your academic advisor to conduct your senior audit. Next, consult with the Coordinator of Career Planning and Placement located in the Brooker T. Washington Building, Room 102. Finally, submit completed graduation application along with receipt of payment to the Office of the Registrar and Student Records (Massachusetts Hall Room 103) and make an appointment for your official final audit.
Ordering of Academic Regalia
In addition, you can place your order for academic regalia through with the Herff Jones website; where you can begin to celebrate your academic achievements.
CONTACT US
Need more details, ask a question, or just want to make a suggestion? Your opinion is very important to us. Please be specific in letting us know how we can further assist you. You can contact us for record requests at records@voorhees.edu, or directly via the details provided below.

Pamela Wade
Assistant Coordinator & Academic Advising Module Manager
803.780.1254, pwade@voorhees.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Mailing Address
Voorhees College
Office of the Registrar and Student Records
Post Office Box 678
Denmark, SC 29042
Campus Address
Massachusetts Hall
151 Academic Circle
Denmark, SC 29042
Forms
Utilize the site to find our most commonly used forms for enrollment verifications, independent studies, change of major, course substitution, course overload, data requests and applying for graduation.
Learn More About Voorhees
Not sure where to begin? Let one of our Admissions Counselors get you started on the right path.