How to Request a Transcript
Last Updated: February 3, 2023 12:05:06 PM PST
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Learn how to obtain official transcripts of your academic records from the Registrar's Office.
Important Notice
Due to a system upgrade, our transcript order system will be unavailable from 1:00pm on Wednesday, February 15 through 12:00pm on Thursday, February 16.
If you need to reach us during that time, please email transcripthelp@ad.ucsd.edu.
- 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. |
|
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 |
|
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.