Official transcripts are most often used to verify your education for employers, graduate schools, or for transferring credits.

Both PDF and printed transcripts can be ordered through the and will be processed within 1-2 business days of receiving the request. Printed transcripts will automatically be:

• Signed and imprinted with university seal.
• Packaged in a sealed envelope.

How to request an official transcript

Online ordering

• Enter the and click "Order a Transcript."
• Follow the step-by-step instructions to place your order.
• Please review your delivery options and fees.
• You can order as many transcripts as you like in a single session. A processing fee will be charged per transcript recipient.
• Your signed consent is required to fulfill the transcript order.
• You can upload a document to be submitted along with your transcript request (e.g. AMCAS, LSAC, PTCAS, CASPA). You will be presented with the option while placing your order. We only accept PDF, TIFF, GIF and BMP files.

Tracking your order

• You will receive email notifications when your consent form has been received by NSC and when your request has been processed by Calvin.
• You can check your order status or history online at anytime.
• If you need help or have questions about the NSC transcript ordering service, email transcripts@studentclearinghouse.org or call (703) 742-7791. 

In-person requests

In person requests for official transcripts can be made at the Center for Student Success. Requests made in the office can be paid by cash, check, or money order only, payment must be received at the time of the request or your order will not be processed.

By Mail

Send your signed and dated written request to the address below. Include $5.00 for each transcript and any additional fees for express mail. Payment (cash or check) must be included at the time of the request or your order will not be processed.

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Registrar's Office
Spoelhof Center 360
3201 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Please include the following information with your written requests:

• Full name (please include all previous/former names) 
• Approximate dates of attendance
• Student ID Number or Social Security Number
• Complete address where transcripts are to be mailed 
• Your home address
• Your signature to legally authorize the release of your transcript
• Phone number
• Email address
• Payment of $5.00 per transcript (and any additional fees for express mail) in the form of cash, check or money order (payable to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ).

Please note: As of July 1, 2011, we no longer accept official transcript request submissions by fax or email.

Physical Transcript Delivery Options

Hold for Pickup: Transcripts will be available for pick up after 12 p.m. the next business day. You must bring a photo ID with you; if you wish to have someone else pick up your transcript, their name must be included with your original request.

Regular Mail: Transcripts will be mailed by first class US mail within two days of completing your request.

Express Mail: All overnight (US only) or rushed (all other countries) requests must be submitted to our office by 12pm (noon) EST in order to be sent out that day.

Associated Fees

Online requests: Transcripts are $5 per copy, plus a processing charge of $2.25 per transcript recipient.  Payment is made using a valid credit card.

In person requests: Transcripts are $5 per copy.  If you need your transcript printed immediately, there will be an additional rush fee of $5 per order. Payment in the form of cash, check or money order is accepted.

Mail: Transcripts are $5 per copy.  Payment in the form of cash, check or money order is accepted.

Express mail: fees are in addition to the $5 per transcript

• Fed Ex overnight within the US: $15 per address
• Fed Ex rush to Canada: $20 per address
• Fed Ex rush to all other countries: $30 per address

Unofficial transcripts

Unofficial transcripts are free of charge and intended for personal use and reference. They do not contain the Calvin seal or the Registrar’s signature.

Current Students: You may download and print your own version by visiting . Type Generate Unofficial Transcript in the search box.

Alumni/Former Students: You can digitally obtain a pdf copy with this form or obtain a physical copy in person at the Registrar’s office. Please note that we will not send unofficial transcripts directly to third parties. All requests require a physical signature.  

Please call (616) 526-6155 or email successcenter@calvin.edu with questions.