How to Request a Transcript
Learn how to obtain official transcripts of your academic records from the Registrar's Office.
Important Notices
Due to COVID-19, the Office of the Registrar will continue to conduct business virtually with limited hours in-person. If you need to reach us, please email transcripthelp@ad.ucsd.edu. Transcripts can only be be processed via electronic delivery or mail. Transcripts requiring attachments (per customer request) will be processed once a week and mailed out every Thursday.
Please be advised that not all graduate programs accept electronic transcripts. It is your responsibility to select the appropriate transcript option. If you order incorrectly, you are responsible for reordering and paying for any shipping fees.
- Transcripts are covered by the one-time document fee (shipping charges may apply).
- All fees associated with your transcript order are non-refundable.
- After you have graduated from UC San Diego you can order your transcript or view your Academic History using Social Login.
- If you do not have your PID and/or PAC, follow UC San Diego's login information request procedure.
Before you order your transcript
Check and clear your holds:
- Go to Holds.
- Review your holds and take the necessary steps to clear any holds that might prevent you from ordering a transcript.
Log into the Academic History tool to:
- View your current quarter grades
- Confirm grade changes
- Confirm your degree status
- Students who have graduated prior to 1991 no longer have access to their online academic history (unofficial transcript) and therefore need to order official transcripts.
Submit your request online
- Go to Order Official Documents.
- Log in using your PID and PAC or password. If you have graduated you can sign in using your Social Login to order your transcript or view your Academic History.
- During Step 2 of the ordering process, click on the hyperlink underneath the search engine to view all ordering options (see diagram below).
- Select the type of transcript and where it should be sent. You can request a maximum of 10 copies per day.
- Review your order for accuracy.
- Pay any fees associated with your order and submit.
Processing times and costs
| Service | Fee | Processing time/ additional info |
|---|---|---|
|
Electronic (PDF) |
Covered by the one-time document fee. |
Processed and emailed to requested recipient within the same day of order. |
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Regular mail |
Covered by the one-time document fee. |
Mailed same day as ordered if submitted by 3:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) |
|
International 1st Class Airmail |
$2.50 |
Mailed same day as ordered if submitted by 3:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) |
Additional service times and costs
| Service | Fee | Processing time/ additional info |
|---|---|---|
| Rush service | Covered by the one-time document fee. | All transcripts are mailed same day as ordered if submitted by 3:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) |
| FedEx |
Domestic U.S.: Add $22.50 International: Add $45.00 |
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Questions?
Contact the Transcript/Verification Department at transcripthelp@ad.ucsd.edu or (858) 534-3153.
Transcript/Verification Phone Services Hours:
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.