TRANSCRIPTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

In order to release a transcript, a student must provide written consent. You may obtain an official transcript of your academic record at Columbia University by writing to:

Student Service Center
Columbia University
205 Kent Hall, MC 9202
1140 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027
Attention: Transcripts.

Please include the following information with your request:

• current and former names;
• personal identification number (PID) if known;
• schools attended and dates of attendance;
• degrees awarded and dates awarded;
• number of transcripts desired and complete address for each;
• your current address and telephone number; and
• your signature authorizing the release of your transcript.

You may also order transcripts in person at 205 Kent Hall on the Morningside campus (9 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday). Currently enrolled students may order transcripts for themselves and for colleges and universities via Student Services Online. There is no charge for issuing transcripts; however, all students pay a one-time transcript fee upon their first registration at the University. The normal processing time for transcripts is two to three business days. If you mail in your request for a transcript, you should allow several additional days for delivery to and from the University.

Currently enrolled students may order certifications of their enrollment and degrees in person or on the Student Services page as described above. Certifications are provided while you wait if you come to 205 Kent to request them. There is no charge for certifications.

The Registrar’s Office no longer handles requests by noncurrent students, by alumni, or by third parties. Their requests should be made either by calling the National Student Clearinghouse: 703-742-4200; by e-mailing: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org; or by mail: National Student Clearinghouse, 13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300, Herndon, VA 20171.