Transcripts
Follow these instructions to order your paper or electronic official transcripts. The steps include payment and checking the status of your transcript requests from the Registrar's office.
Order an Official Transcript
Cost & Payment
- $10.50 per transcript, plus delivery or handling fees.
- Pay online with VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
Formats Available
- Electronic (PDF): Secure delivery through Parchment or SPEEDE. Check that your recipient accepts electronic transcripts.
- Paper (printed on security paper): Includes the Registrar’s seal and signature, mailed or available for pickup.
How to Order
- Place your order online through Credentials/Parchment.
- Complete the authorization form (mouse or touch screen signature).
- Follow the step-by-step instructions provided during the ordering process.
Third-Party Request (on Behalf of Someone Else)
- Place your order directly through Credentials/Parchment.
- Follow the provided instructions to complete your order.
- You will need to upload the student’s signed authorization.
If you do not remember your 850 ID, it can be retrieved using this link.
Pickup & Notary Services
- Paper transcripts may be ordered online and picked up at the Registrar’s Office by appointment (email required).
- Transcripts held for pickup will be available for 90 days before being destroyed.
- If you need a transcript notarized, request “local pickup” when ordering and email transcripts@uncw.edu with instructions.
Order Status
- Track your order through Parchment or call 847.716.3000.
- First-class mail orders are only scanned at USPS processing points; delivery dates cannot be confirmed.
Order Unofficial Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are available at no cost through MySeaport for currently enrolled students only.
- Log in to mySeaport
- Select Student
- Under Records, click View Unofficial Transcript
More Information
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Additional Information & Policies
- No partial transcripts: Every transcript shows your complete academic history (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable).
- Hold for grades or degree: You may request your transcript be delayed until final grades (≈1 week after term ends) or degree posting (≈1 month after term ends).
- Transcripts from other schools cannot be reissued by UNCW; contact the original institution directly.
- Holds on your account (e.g., loan issues or exit interviews not completed) will prevent transcript processing. Check MySeaport for holds.
- Common Application requests: UNCW does not process transcripts through the Common App.
- UNCW alumni applying to UNCW graduate programs: Do not order a transcript. The Graduate School will obtain your records automatically.
- Submission restrictions: Faxed requests and mailed forms cannot be processed. Forms to accompany transcripts must be uploaded online when placing your order.
- Processing delays: Expect delays during holidays or inclement weather.
- International authentication (notary): Can be arranged if requested at the time of order by emailing transcripts@uncw.edu.