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How to Request a Transcript

Find out how to obtain official transcripts of academic records from the Registrar's Office.

Transcripts are $15 per copy. Rush fees and shipping charges may apply. Before you request a transcript, you may need to check and clear holds, verify your current grades or degree status, or gather necessary info. See details below.

Submit your request online (recommended):

  1. Go to the Order Transcripts tool.
  2. Fill out the type of transcript, where it should be sent, and submit. You can submit multiple orders before paying.
  3. Review your order for accuracy.
  4. Pay for your order.
  5. Check the status of your order with the Track Transcript Order tool.

Submit a paper request:

  1. Complete the Transcript Request form (PDF).
  2. Submit the request in person, by mail, or by fax according to instructions on the form.

Processing times and costs:

Service Fee Processing time/ additional info

Pick-ups

$15 per copy

Ready next business day after 2 p.m.
  • Photo ID required
  • Pick up within 30 days or it will be destroyed (fees are non-refundable).

Regular Mail

$15 per copy

Ready for mailing within 3 business days.
Rush service

Add $20 per copy to transcript fee

Processed on same business day, for pick-ups or mail.
FedEx Domestic U.S.: Add $20 to transcript fee
International: Add $35 to transcript fee
  • No delivery to P.O. boxes
  • Provide Postal Code if applicable
  • Rush/FedEx orders must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. for same business day mail out.        
Fax

Domestic U.S.: Add $5 to the transcript fee for each number

International: Add $10 to the transcript fee for each number

Faxes generally not considered official

Please note: all transcript fees are non-refundable.


Before you order your transcript:

  • Check and clear your holds:
    1. Go to Holds.
    2. Contact Student Business Services, (858) 822-4727, for questions about outstanding account balances. You must clear any financial obligations before a transcript can be issued.
  • Verify your grades/ degree status are current:

    If you order a transcript without checking your records and your transcript is wrong, you are responsible for reordering and paying for another transcript. Log into the Academic History tool to:

    • View your current quarter grades
    • Confirm grade changes
    • Confirm your degree status

    If your degree status or grades aren't current, wait to order your transcript until these have been updated.

  • Gather information for online ordering:
    • Get your PID and PAC.
    • Get names and addresses of the places to send your transcript.
    • Choose a payment method:
      • Electronic check: Requires checking account number and bank routing number
      • Credit card: Requires Visa/ MasterCard account number and expiration date

Questions?

 Contact the Registrar's Office, (858) 534-3153.

Transcripts and Verifications