Verification Request Frequently Asked Questions

• The Registrar's Office will complete most 3rd party forms. Email verificationhelp@ad.ucsd.edu if you have any questions.

If you are a current student or alumnus:

• Log into the Verifications Tool by entering your user ID (PID) and Personal Access Code (PAC).
• Choose the items you would like included in the verification.

If you are a third-party requestor:

• Go to National Student Clearinghouse.
• Your organization/company must first register with the Clearinghouse in order to verify education. The Clearinghouse can be reached at (703) 742-4200 if you have any questions.

Please email verificationhelp@ad.ucsd.edu or call the Registrar's Office at (858) 534-3150 to learn how to get your PID and PAC.

All verifications are covered by the one-time document fee, only certain shipping charges will apply.

• Electronic requests are processed the same day.
• Regular mail and FedEx are processed the same business day if ordered by 3:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)
• Pickups are ready the same business day. Please allow 2 hours for processing.

The Registrar's Office is able to verify only certain aspects of your records that are on file, such as:

• Enrollment, based on use of WebReg (online registration) and add cards
• Completed courses, based on grades reported by professors to the Registrar's Office

If you need to provide additional information:

• Your conduct files are available to you through your particular undergraduate college or Graduate Division for graduate students.
• Self-reported items, such as your address, are not verifiable through the Registrar's Office.

• If you make a mistake on your original verification request, you will need to reorder a second verification.  Only certain shipping charges may apply.
• Check your verification request very carefully. Once you've placed the order, it cannot be changed or reproduced.

• Verifications will not show your graduation until your degree has been conferred.
• It can take up to 90 days after the conclusion of your last quarter of attendance for your degree to be conferred.
• Do not order a verification of degree before the degree is conferred, or you'll need to reorder the verification once that has taken place.
• You can check to see if your degree has been conferred or grades have been finalized by checking your academic history on TritonLink prior to ordering verification.

• All transcripts and verifications are printed on security paper, which prevents unauthorized alterations of data.
• If photocopied or faxed, the transcript or verification will have “VOID” printed throughout the document.
• If altered, brown stains will appear to show attempted changes.
• The verification includes the seal of the University of California and the signature of the UC San Diego Registrar.