Academic Certifications
An academic certification is an official document provided by the University Registrar verifying dates of attendance, award of degree, and/or student status (full-time or part-time) by semester. It is typically requested for health insurance, visa, employment, or credit verification purposes. There is no fee for this service.
It is important if you are requesting a certification for a visa, you should make certain that your expected graduation date is included on your record before leaving and returning to the United States. Please visit the International Students and Scholars Office for further details for international students.
Requesting Academic Certifications in Vergil
Students should request enrollment certifications online using Vergil.
Students who do not have access to Vergil can complete the Academic Certification Request Form and email it to their campus Registrar's office.
Students who have additional specialized forms can also email requests to their campus Registrar's office.
Morningside/Manhattanville: [email protected]
CUIMC: [email protected]
You may need to reset your password, please visit http://uni.columbia.edu and click on "Forgot My Password" or call 212-854-1919 for password assistance.
Multi-factor authentication is now required by CUIT for all logins, including Lion Mail and Vergil/SSOL, so you must have a valid phone number or email address on record to validate your identity.
If you attended before 2001 or you need assistance with your UNI or your password, please visit https://tools.alumni.columbia.edu/uni/.
If you cannot order a transcript after following the above guidelines, please complete the transcript/certification request, and we will process it on your behalf.
Mailed or emailed transcript requests will not be accepted.
Columbia University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to respond to all third-party degree verification requests. Employers and insurers should contact the National Student Clearinghouse to verify a Columbia University degree or a student's past enrollment.
All third-party degree verifications should be submitted to the National Student Clearinghouse as the initial verification. If further verification is required, please email [email protected] with the transaction ID number provided by the National Student Clearinghouse.
The Clearinghouse may be reached by phone at (703) 742-4200.
Current and former students may request an official Disciplinary Record Certification from the Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI). This certification verifies a student’s disciplinary standing and may be issued either for personal recordkeeping or to meet the requirements of external programs, institutions, or employers. Requests can be submitted through the Disciplinary Certification Request Form. Requests should include any necessary supporting documents (e.g., State Bar Certification Form) and are typically processed within two to three business days from the date of submission.
For any questions, please contact CSSI via email at [email protected].
A student is the only individual who may order an academic certification or transcript of their academic record. If you wish to receive either one, you must ask your student to submit a request and have it mailed to your address. A new request will need to be made each term.
Third-Party Ordering
Employers, lenders, insurers, organizations, and other entities that require an academic certification or transcript for Columbia University students and alumni must use the Parchment third-party ordering service.