A transcript is a chronological listing of a student’s St. Cloud State University courses, grades, GPA, transfer credit totals and degree(s).

Unofficial Transcripts

These are obtained online by the student and does not include the signature of the Registrar or the school seal. If sending to a 3rd party, please verify if an unofficial transcript is acceptable for submission. A faxed transcript is considered unofficial.

You can view your unofficial transcript online by:

1. Go to the e-Services Sign-In.
2. Enter your SCSU ID and PIN number (click in the box to the right of the student ID box if you wish to have your name appear on any documents when printing). Click on "Login Now".
3. Click on Grades and Transcripts.
4. Click on Academic Record (left column).
5. Choose Chronological and click on "Get Academic Record". Your unofficial transcript will be displayed.
6. If you wish to print this information, please use the print feature associated with your web browser.

Official Transcripts

St. Cloud State University official transcripts bear the Registrar's signature and are printed on security paper. The University seal is printed on the transcript. Official transcripts are mailed in envelopes with the imprint “Official Transcript Enclosed”. Requests for official transcripts are usually processed within two-three business days of receiving a correctly completed request.

Please note: If you currently have outstanding financial obligations to the University, your transcript request will be returned to you.

Ordering an Official Transcript (4 options):

1. Online
St. Cloud State University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide its online transcript ordering service. This service provides students with timely notices regarding their transcript request as well as order status history. Individuals who have both a major credit card and a valid email address can request an official transcript through this service. Credit cards will be charged only after orders have been processed. The cost of an official St. Cloud State University transcript ordered from the National Student Clearinghouse is $5.00 per transcript plus their additional $2.25 processing fee for a total of $7.25 per transcript.

ATTENTION! DO NOT use the online transcript ordering option if you have attended a Minnesota State College or University. That institution may be able to obtain your SCSU transcript free of charge. Please contact that institution directly for further information.

• Current SCSU students: National Student Clearinghouse Self-Service website
• Alumni and former SCSU students: Student Clearinghouse website

2. By mail ($5 per transcript) Complete the transcript request form (PDF: 10K/1 page) and submit to: Office of Records and Registration, AS-118 St. Cloud State University 720 4th Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498

3. By FAX ($5 per transcript) Complete the transcript request form (PDF: 10K/1 page) and submit to: 320-308-2059

4. In person ($5 per transcript) Pick up and/or submit the transcript request form (PDF: 10K/1 page) at the Office of Records and Registration, Administrative Services-118.

Transcripts CANNOT be requested via e-mail or telephone.

Types of Delivery Service

Regular (Mailed within 2-3 business days. Allow sufficient time for delivery by U.S. mail; up to 3 weeks for international mail):	$5.00 each
Rush Service – Same day in-office pick up (Allow one hour processing time prior to 3:30 pm):	$10.00 each

Payment

• Online and FAX requests must be paid with a valid credit card.
• Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted. Include card number and expiration date with your mailed or faxed request.
• In-person and mailed requests can be paid by check, money order, or a valid credit card. In-person requests may also be paid in cash.
• Make checks or money orders payable to St. Cloud State University.
• Requests will not be processed without payment and your transcript request will be returned.

To request an official transcript with a letter

Your letter must include (transcript request form (PDF: 10K / 1 page)):

• Full complete name and current address
• Social Security number or Student Tech ID
• Date of last attendance
• Your written signature
• The address where the transcript is to be mailed
• $5 for each transcript you request. Transcript requests must include payment by check or credit card and your request will not be processed until payment is received. Checks should be made payable to St. Cloud State University. When paying by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) please include your credit card number, the expiration date, your name as it appears on the card and your signature.
• MSU-Akita, Japan: Please indicate you were a student at MSU-Akita, Japan by writing "Akita" on the transcript request.

Please note: If you currently have outstanding financial obligations to the University, your transcript request will be returned.

MSU—Akita, Japan Transcripts

Please refer to the instructions above for requesting a transcript from SCSU. In addition to completing the transcript request form (PDF: 10K / 1 page), please indicate you were a student at MSU—Akita, Japan by writing "Akita" on the transcript request. If you were also enrolled at SCSU, please submit a separate transcript request.