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Most Universities are required to maintain the records for 5-7 years as part of their Accrediting bodies guidelines. Similarly, most General Counsel offices require permanent storage of documents that comprise the enrolled Student's file indefinitely. The Admission office generally has a transmittal procedure with the Registrar's Office, which is the official records repository for academic records on the campus. Some will transmit the files no later than one year after enrollment, and the Registrar's Office will make arrangements to either store paper or digital copies of the files. These records are needed in the event a student misrepresented themself on the application and legal action against the student is required. I hope this helps. Good luck!