Transcripts
Official San Diego State University Transcripts
Official transcripts contain coursework taken at San Diego State University (including Open University and any extension-credit courses taken through SDSU Global Campus). Official transcripts may be ordered in electronic or paper form. Official transcripts are printed on official transcript paper, bear the University Seal and include the University Registrar's signature. Official paper transcripts are provided in a sealed envelope and must remain in the unopened, sealed envelope until presented to the other institution, employer, or organization. Electronic transcripts are official only when sent directly to the intended recipient.
Only San Diego State University transcripts will be issued. Transcripts from other schools must be ordered from the original institution and are not included when ordering transcripts from SDSU, even if transfer credit was awarded.
If all SDSU coursework was taken prior to 1987, official transcripts will need to be ordered by completing the Official Transcript Request Form and mailing it in along with payment. The fee for official transcripts is $15 per copy. Completed forms and payment should be mailed to:
Attn: University Bursar's Office
San Diego State University
Student Services West, Room 2536
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7425
If a portion or all SDSU coursework was taken after fall 1987, official transcripts may be requested online, by mail, or in person. Please be aware only the hard copy paper option is available to you.
Electronic transcripts are not available for students with coursework prior to fall 1987.
The Office of the Registrar does not accept transcript requests via fax, phone, or email.
San Diego State University has partnered with Parchment, Inc. to fulfill paper and electronic transcript orders submitted online. Please be aware that if all or part of your coursework was taken prior to 1987, only the hard copy paper option is available to you.
Begin your request on the Parchment, Inc.'s secure site to complete your order.
Official transcript requests submitted to Parchment, Inc. will be processed within 2-3 business days and will not be held for submission of grades or degrees, so please confirm all information on your unofficial transcript is present and correct before ordering; this includes grades, degrees, and if applicable, legal name. No refunds will be issued or fees waived if a request is placed prior to the grades/degree being posted, as we are able to check when unofficial transcripts have been reviewed.
To check the status of your order, log into your Parchment account and select the ORDERS tab in the upper right corner.
The fee for official transcripts is $15 per transcript. Additional mailing fees may apply.
Starting January 6, 2025, sales tax will be collected by Parchment on certain document requests, including transcripts, in compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws. This change may affect the total cost of your request based on various factors such as document type, delivery method, and location.
Before completing your order, you will see a breakdown of all charges, including any applicable taxes, to ensure total transparency.
Transcript requests fulfilled by Parchment, Inc are processed within 2-3 business days. Additional fees will be assessed with orders fulfilled by Parchment, Inc as listed below. Please be aware transcripts fulfilled by Parchment are mailed from Parchment headquarters in Arizona. Please allow for additional delivery time.
If part or all of your coursework was taken prior to Fall 1987 and you choose the FedEx Service option, processing time may be longer than anticipated.
If your request is "On Hold" for "Records Research", please note that with the recent update to our Transcript Ordering System through Parchment, requests may be put on hold for records research for a number of reasons. For example, the information provided on Parchment does match what is in our student information system (i.e. names, dob, etc); Reviewing these orders does affect processing time.
When viewing your order status for paper transcripts "delivered" means the transcript was placed in the mail.
| Service | Service Fee | Processing time/additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Transcript | No additional service fee | Processed and emailed to requested recipient within the same day of order. |
| Standard USPS | $2.50 | Mailed within 1 business day of ordering |
| USPS International | $5.25 | Mailed within 1 business day of ordering |
| FedEx Domestic U.S. | $30.00 |
No delivery to P.O. boxes FedEx orders must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) for same business day mail out. |
| FedEx International | $55.00 |
No delivery to P.O. Boxes Provide Postal Code if applicable FedEx orders must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) for same business day mail out. |
Semester grades are available approximately two weeks after the last day of finals. Degrees are posted throughout a three to five week period of time after grades are posted. It is your responsibility to review your unofficial transcript for posted grades or degrees prior to ordering an official transcript.
All official transcripts are mailed to the address designated on the transcript request. Transcripts are considered unofficial if the seal on the mailing envelope concealing the transcript is broken.
Effective January 1, 2025 unofficial transcripts will only be available in my.SDSU. Students who do not have access to my.SDSU will have to order an official transcript through Parchment.
Unofficial transcripts report the same course and grade information as the official transcripts; however, they are not considered official because they do not have the official university seal imprinted on them and are not suitable for transfer purposes. Unofficial transcripts are used primarily for student reference.
- Students with access to my.SDSU can view/print their unofficial transcript through the Academic Records tile in my.SDSU. Select the View Unofficial Transcript link from the left-hand menu.
- Students who attended prior to fall 2022 and do not have access to my.SDSU may be
able to view/print their unofficial transcript through their SDSU WebPortal
- If you do not remember your login information for the SDSU WebPortal, use this Can't Log in? link for Account Authentication. There you will find links to obtain your RedID or Reset your password.
If you need help accessing your unofficial transcript online, please contact the Office of the Registrar.
If part/all SDSU coursework was taken prior to 1987, or you are a former student/alumni that no longer has access to my.SDSU, we can mail you a paper copy of your unofficial transcript at no charge. The transcripts are not available in digital format and cannot be mailed to third parties directly. To request an unofficial transcript, email [email protected] and provide the following information:
- Full name (as it was listed when you attended SDSU)
- Statement that you are requesting an unofficial transcript
- Last four digits of your SSN
- Your mailing address
- Scanned copy of a valid photo ID (i.e. driver's license/passport/military ID, etc.) for verification purposes
Unofficial transcripts are also available in the Office of the Registrar on a walk-in basis.