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Official Transcripts (what is an official transcript?)

Before you request an official transcript

Clear any financial holds from your record According to University policy, official transcripts will not be issued for you if you have certain types of holds on your record. You can review your holds online.

Be sure that grades and degrees have posted

If you need recently-awarded grades or degrees to appear on your record, check your unofficial transcript to be sure that everything has posted. Official transcript requests will not be held for grades or degrees. Most grades post to student records approximately one week after the last day of final examinations. Degrees post within 30 days after the end of the term.

ORDER ONLINE

The online request is the most convenient way to order an official transcript. Transcripts requested online are available in either printed or electronic (a secure, certified PDF) format. Payment for fees must be paid with a credit or debit card.

Order an official transcript online using your Internet ID (x.500)

If you need recently-awarded grades or degrees to appear on your record, check your unofficial transcript to be sure that everything has posted before starting the order process. If you attended any time since Fall 1992 and need to have your U of M Internet ID and password reactivated, please call 1-800-232-1339.

Order an official transcript online without an Internet ID (x.500)

If you do not have or do not know your Internet ID and password, you may use this option to order an official transcript online. You will need a valid email account (from any provider) to complete your request.

Please note: While electronic transcripts are widely accepted, confirm with your recipients that it is an accepted format before ordering.

Orders for electronic transcripts placed during regular system maintenance (Sundays, 6 a.m.-noon) will be accepted, but not processed until the next business day.

IN PERSON

Pick up and/or submit a request form at One Stop Student Services. You must present a picture ID (University of Minnesota ID card, driver's license, state ID, or passport) to request an official transcript in person.

BY MAIL OR FAX

(required for students who attended prior to Fall 1992)

Please note: We accept mailed or fax requests for official transcripts; however, we are unable to deliver official copies by fax.

If a student will be forwarding a transcript to another institution, our office will sign and seal the mailing envelope. Please do not open it.

Download and fill out Request for Transcript and;

Mail to: Transcripts Office of Financial Aid and Registrar University of Minnesota Duluth 1049 University Drive Duluth, MN 55812-3011

Or Fax to: 218-726-8219

Phone requests for transcripts

We do not accept phone requests for transcripts. To protect the privacy of student academic records, we require that requests be submitted by fax, by mail, in person, or via the secure online form.

Payment

  • For payment amount, see the list of fees and service types.
  • In-person and mail requests can be paid by check, money order, or credit card. In-person requests may also be paid in cash.
  • Fax requests must be paid by credit card.
  • Make checks or money orders payable to the University of Minnesota Duluth.
  • Payments must be made in US funds drawn through a US bank.
  • We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diner’s Club, and Discover. Include card number and expiration date on your mail or fax request. Scanned signatures are not accepted.
  • Requests will not be processed without payment.

Questions?

Call 218-726-8000 or e-mail umdhelp@d.umn.edu.

What is an official transcript?

Official transcripts are certified and signed by the University registrar. They can be sent directly to you or another recipient at your request.

A paper transcript is "official" only as long as it remains in its sealed white envelope. Do not open the sealed envelope if you are forwarding your transcript to another party (an institution, employer, or other person). Open the envelope only if you have ordered the transcript for personal use. Multiple paper transcripts (each in its own sealed white envelope) sent to a single address will be enclosed in a manila envelope that can be opened.

An electronic (secure, certified PDF) transcript is “official” in its electronic form as long as it is not altered. Each time the file is opened, it will be certified electronically to ensure it has not been altered. A printed copy of a PDF transcript is not official.

Please note: While electronic transcripts are widely accepted, confirm with your recipients that it is an accepted format before ordering.