Transcript Requests

Order Transcript On-Line

(Link provided at the bottom of this page) The University at Albany has enlisted the services of Credentials Solutions, Inc. to offer our students and alumni the convenience of requesting an official transcript via a secure website Online. The TranscriptsPlus ® system uses current web encryption technology, ensuring that your information is secure.

Enhanced Services:

1. Expedited Service – your order will be processed within 2 business days from when we receive your authorized request.
   
   
2. Submit your request 24 hours per day, 7 days per week from any computer with internet access.
   
   
3. Receive multiple updates on the status of your request.  If there is a problem in processing your request, you will also be notified via e-mail address or your fax number, as well as receive updates via text message AND receive CONFIRMATION when your order has been completed.
   
   
4. Access to standard overnight delivery from Federal Express along with tracking of the delivery.
   
   
5. Hold for grades and degrees – you can tell us to hold your request until AFTER your current semester’s grades are available or wait until degree has been posted to your record.

Authorization Process:

In lieu of submitting a signed authorization form online orders go through an authorization process referred to as “Automatic Authorization” To qualify, your order must meet the following criteria:

1. Name as it appears on University at Albany records, and
   
   
2. The date of birth, and social security number OR student identification number exactly match the information on University at Albany records, and
   
   
3. You do not have any attachments that need to accompany your transcript order.

If your order is not eligible for “Automatic Authorization”, a form will be sent to you via e-mail (or fax if you selected that option).  Print, sign, and fax or mail that form (along with any attachments if applicable) as detailed on that form.  Your order will be processed upon receipt of the signed form. 

Holds and form of Payment:

1. There is a $10.00 fee for each copy of your official transcript.
   
   
2. All major credit cards are accepted.
   
   
3. Your request cannot be honored if there are holds on your record.
   

CLICK HERE TO LINK TO TranscriptsPlus ® 

The following link will direct you to the Transcript Order Follow-up screen where you can check on the status of your order.
CHECK THE STATUS OF MY ORDER

                                                Order Transcript by FAX

Transcript Request:

Please print "Transcript Request Form" (PDF format) and fill in the necessary information. Once completed AND SIGNED, fax to: 518-442-5532

Processing Time:
* Your transcript will be mailed four to five business days after the receipt of your request.

Cost:
*  $5.00 per Official Transcript
*  $3.00 per Unofficial Transcript

Holds and Forms of payment for Official and Unofficial Trancripts:
* Discover, Master Card or Visa are also accepted (we do not accept American Express).
* Your request cannot be honored if there are any holds on your record.

Official Transcripts:
* All official transcripts are issued in a sealed envelope.
* The student is responsible for the correct and legible address.
* We do not hold for final grades or for your degree to be posted to your record.

This service is available through our online service.
CLICK HERE TO LINK TO TranscriptsPlus ® 
 
*Unless you are using the above online service, University in the High School Program
Students should not request their transcript until one week after the grading deadline for the
particular session that they are enrolled. UHS grading deadlines, by session that they are
enrolled can be found at:  http://www.albany.edu/uhsp/Pages/Transcripts.html

Unofficial Transcripts: 
* Issued on plain white paper and DO NOT include an Overseas Supplement of General
Education Transcript Addendum for SUNY schools. 

Please Note:
* We cannot process a request without the student's signature
* If transcripts ordered for pickup are not claimed within six months, they will be destroyed.
* The Registrar's Office does not fax trancripts.

                                    Order Transcript by Mail

 Transcript Request:

Please print "Transcript Request Form" (PDF format) and fill in the necessary information. Once completed AND SIGNED mail to:

                                                                    Registrar's Office
                                                             Attention: Transcript Department
                                                                  Campus Center B-52
                                                                   University at Albany
                                                                    Albany, NY 12222

Processing Time:
* Your transcript will be mailed within four to five business days after the receipt of your request.

Cost:
* $5.00 per Official Transcript
*$3.00 per Unofficial Transcript

Holds and Forms of payment for Official and Unofficial Transcripts:
* Discover, Master Card or Visa are also accepted (we do not accept American Express).
*Your request cannot be honored if there are holds on your record.

Official Transcripts:
* All official transcripts are issued in a sealed envelope.
* The student is responsible for the correct and legible address.
* We do not hold for final grades or for your degree to be posted to your record.

This service is available through our online service.
CLICK HERE TO LINK TO TranscriptsPlus ® 
 
*Unless you are using the above online service, University in the High School Program Students should not request their transcript until one week after the grading deadline for the particular session that they are enrolled. UHS Grading deadlines, by session, can be found at:
http://www.albany.edu/uhsp/Pages/Transcripts.html

Unofficial Transcripts: 
* Issued on plain white paper and DO NOT include an Overseas Supplement or General Education Transcript Addendum(GETA)
* Only available for pick-up or to be mailed to the students' permanent address.

Please Note: 
* We cannot process a request without the student's signature.
* If transcripts ordered for pick-up are not claimed within six months, they will destroyed.
* The Registrar's Office does not fax transcripts.

 

                                         In-Person Request for Transcript

Apply in person at the Registrar's Office, Campus Center B-52  

Cost	Transcript Type	Processing Time	Method of Retrieval	Note
$15.00	Official	Same Day (see notes)	Requests are only honored in person	Processing time will vary depending on peak times. Student records prior to Fall 2000 may not be available for same day service. These will be handled on a case by case basis This option is available until 3:30pm.
$5.00	Unofficial	Same Day (see notes)	Requests are only honored in person	Processing time will vary depending on peak times. Student records prior to Fall 2000 may not be available for same day service. These will be handled on a case by case basis. This option is available until 3:30pm
$5.00	Official	4-5 business days	To be mailed or picked-up at a later date
$3.00	Unofficial	4-5 business days (see notes)	To be mailed to student's permanent address or picked-up at a later date.	Issued on plain white paper. Will not include an Overseas Supplement or General Education Transcript Addendum (GETA).

Please note:
* Payment is required at time of service
* Please bring valid picture identification
* Same day requests will not be issued to a third party
* Not availabe to students with holds on their accounts
* Transcripts cannot be faxed
* Transcripts requested for pick-up will be destroyed not claimed within 6 months

Payment types:
* Cash, Check, Credit Cards (Visa, Master Card, and Discover)