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Changes to Official Transcript Ordering
(Effective February 8, 2012)

New online ordering system

A new online system for ordering official transcripts is scheduled to go live on February 8, 2012 (previously scheduled for February 1). This new system will:

  • be available for all students, former or current, from all University of Minnesota campuses.
  • not require an Internet ID (x.500) and password to create an order.
  • offer faster ordering and processing (all orders will be considered "rush" orders).
  • provide the option for electronic (secure, certified PDF) transcripts.

Electronic transcripts

Electronic transcripts are official, secure, and certified PDF transcripts. They are offered and recognized by many institutions. 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 (internet connection required) to ensure it has not been altered. A printed copy of a PDF transcript is not official.

While electronic transcripts are widely accepted, confirm with your recipients that they will accept this format before ordering.

New pricing structure

The following pricing structure will take effect when the new online system launches on February 8, 2012. The price for all transcripts, regardless of ordering method or format, will be $12. This represents the first price increase for basic, non-rush transcript requests in more than ten years.

Type of service Fee
Electronic (fastest service)
  • Typically processed within one hour, up to one business day
  • Download notice sent to recipient(s) automatically when processing is complete
  • 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
 $12 each transcript
Regular Mail
  • Mailed within one business day of receipt
  • Allow sufficient time for delivery by U.S. mail; up to three weeks for international mail.
 $12 each transcript
Priority Overnight
  • Next-business-day delivery by 3 p.m. to most U.S. addresses if order is received by 2 p.m. central time
  • This service cannot be delivered to P.O. boxes, A.P.O boxes, or F.P.O. boxes.
 $12 each transcript, plus
$15 delivery fee for each address
International Priority
  • Orders received by 2 p.m. central time will be sent by International Priority service. Delivery time is approximately 2-5 days.
  • This service cannot be delivered to P.O. boxes, A.P.O addresses, or F.P.O. addresses.
 $12 each transcript, plus $20 delivery fee for each address

Payment

Payment for online orders and requests made by fax must be made by credit card. In-person and mail requests can be paid by check, money order, or credit card. In-person requests may also be paid in cash. Charging an active student account is no longer an option for payment.