Transcripts
A transcript is an official record of a student's entire tenure at Columbia. It reflects all coursework and grades per term for each school attended within the University. Current students should request transcripts online using Vergil. There is no fee for this service.
Other information found on the transcript includes the following:
- Name as it appears in the Columbia University records
- School and departmental affiliation
- Degree/certificate program (if applicable)
- Degree/certificate conferral date (if applicable)
- Honors earned (if applicable)
- G.P.A. is printed only on transcripts of students from CC, GS, SPS, and SEAS. Note: G.P.A. will not be printed on transcripts of students who attended prior to 1982.
The Student Service Center is unable to print transcripts and certifications at the counter during the first three weeks of each semester in order to focus on the provision of quality service to all students and their families. The Office of the University Registrar does not release transcripts to other educational institutions or third parties without authorization from the student.
Transcripts may not be produced for anyone whose record has been put on hold for an outstanding University obligation.
Take “Ctrl” of Your Transcript With Secure PDF Ordering in Vergil
The Office of the Registrar's eTranscript service is available in Vergil to both current students and alumni.
We’ve partnered with a premier electronic transcript vendor to provide a new application that allows you to electronically send secure, official PDF transcripts to the destination of your choice within minutes, in addition to standard services including online ordering and fulfillment of traditional paper transcripts.
When you order a transcript through this service, you can track your request online and receive email notifications when the transcript is generated and delivered electronically (or mailed, based on the delivery preference). The tracking mechanism also allows you to monitor when an electronic transcript is actually opened by the intended recipient.
Additional benefits of this service include the following:
- Accurate and speedy service for ordering and receiving transcripts
- The ability to deliver to any recipient with a valid email address worldwide
- Improved service and convenience to students and alumni
- Email confirmation of order receipt, processing, and delivery
- Available to students and alumni for placing transcript requests online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
To order a transcript, follow the instructions below.
Currently Enrolled Students and Former Students With Access to Vergil
Order secure electronic or paper transcripts using Vergil.
- Current and former students who attended after 2001 must request transcripts and certifications online using Vergil.
- Students who attended between 1982 and 2000 AND have a Columbia UNI must use Vergil to request transcripts and certifications.
Alumni Without a UNI
If you attended before 1982 or you do not have a Columbia UNI, you must use the Parchment Exchange to request your transcript or certification.
You will be required to enter personal identifying information such as your full legal name or former name, date of birth, years of attendance, etc. Review brief tutorials on how to access and order your transcript.
Please do not mail transcript requests.
Any requests for Columbia to send transcripts by express, next-day service to other parties must be accompanied by a prepaid, electronic FedEx shipping bill.
To create a prepaid shipping bill (Fedex only), you must do the following:
- Go to http://www.fedex.com/us/
- Under Quick Access, click on Create a Shipment.
- Registered fedex.com users should log in with their password and login (on the left side of page). New fedex.com users should use one of the options on the right side of page to create the shipping bill.
- Once the label is created, the user should scan and email the label to us for overnight shipping along with the transcript request form.
Please note that this is for overnight shipping and should be processed the same day in order for the transcript/certification to get to the intended destination by next day.
For information regarding library fines, please see the Butler Library Circulation website.
Individuals who attended Teachers College must contact the Registrar's Office of Teachers College to request transcripts.
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 a transcript or certification for Columbia University students and alumni must use Parchment's third-party ordering service.
Please contact Student Conduct and Community Standards regarding requests for disciplinary certifications.