Official transcripts are mailed in envelopes with the imprint “Official Transcript Enclosed” or sent via secure email for electronic delivery. Requests are usually processed within 3-5 business days of receiving a correctly completed request. Transcripts cannot be requested via email, phone, or fax and will not be processed if there is an outstanding financial obligation to the University. 

Important! If you are sending an official transcript to another school in the Minnesota State System, please work with that institution directly for further information. If you need an official St. Cloud State University transcript sent to any of University of Minnesota campuses, or any other school outside of the MN State System, please choose one of the options listed below.

Online Request
National Student Clearinghouse is authorized to provide St. Cloud State's online transcript ordering service. This service provides students with timely notices regarding their transcript request as well as order status history.

Credit card payment and a valid email address are required to request an official transcript through this service. Credit cards will be charged only after orders have been processed.

The cost of an official SCSU transcript ordered from the National Student Clearinghouse and mailed first class to a recipient is around $10 per transcript. Express delivery is available when requesting your SCSU transcript be mailed through the Transcript Ordering Center from the National Student Clearinghouse. The cost of an official St. Cloud State University transcript emailed to a recipient (electronic PDF delivery) is around $8.50 per transcript. All costs subject to change without notice. 

Mail Request
Download and complete the transcript request form (PDF) and mail to:

Office of Records and Registration, AS-118
St. Cloud State University
720 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498

Payment: Make checks or money orders payable to St. Cloud State University.

Incomplete request forms and/or not including payment will result in the return of a transcript request.

Unofficial transcripts are obtained online by the student and does not include the signature of the Registrar or the school seal. If sending to a third party, please verify if an unofficial transcript is acceptable for submission. StarID support can be achieved through the Minnesota State Self Service page.

How to view and print your unofficial transcript:

1. Log in to e-Services with your StarID and Password 
2. Click on Academic Records 
3. Click on Unofficial Transcripts 
4. Click the blue Get Academic Record button 
5. Print your unofficial transcript using the print function on browser.

National Student Clearinghouse is authorized to provide MSU-Akita, Japan transcripts through St. Cloud State's online transcript ordering service. For additional information, see the above instructions for ordering an Official Transcript

If the online ordering process does not meet your needs, complete the transcript request form (PDF) and indicate you were a student at MSU—Akita, Japan by writing "Akita" on the transcript request.

If you were also enrolled at SCSU and in need of a transcript, submit a separate transcript request.