Transcript Overview
The Office of the Registrar will produce either official or unofficial transcripts only upon student request. A transcript is a comprehensive record of a student's academic progress at Tarleton State University.
Official Transcripts
Official Transcripts are printed on secure paper and are stamped “Secure Copy”.
Current students, previous students, and alumni of the Stephenville, Fort Worth, Midlothian, Waco and Online campuses can request Official Transcripts by mail, email, fax, or in-person by submitting the Transcript Request Form. Transcripts are provided free of charge if mailed at standard rate or picked up in-person, with a limit of 10 transcripts per academic year. Official Transcripts can also be ordered online using the TranscriptsPlus System (Credentials System) for $2.25 per transcript.
- Unofficial Transcripts
Current students can print an Unofficial Transcript directly from myGateway, order in-person or request by email, mail, or fax. Unofficial Transcripts are for reference purposes only and may not be accepted by employers or other institutions that request transcripts.
- Transcript Processing Time
Transcripts are processed as they are received, typically within 3-5 business days following order receipt. If you require transcripts a week or less, please contact the Office of the Registrar to determine processing requirements prior to placing your order in-person or by mail, email, or fax.
Students may request a transcript in advance prior to the end of a semester or completion of a degree, please specify if you would like for the transcript to be delivered after the grades are posted.
- Official Transcript Delivery Options
Transcripts sent by standard mail or picked up in-person are free of charge. Additional fees will be incurred if expedited shipping is requested. Estimated expedited options are included on the Transcript Request Form.
Tarleton State University offers UPS Next Day Air, USPS Express Mail, and USPS Priority Mail. Prices for these services are listed on the Transcript Request Form. You can pay by including your credit card information (card number, expiration date, name on the card, security code, and signature or include a check or money order payable to Tarleton State University.
A transcript will be stamped "Issued to Student" if it is picked up for hand carry to another university or place of employment. Students can request a transcript be placed in a sealed Tarleton envelope. Some schools and places of employment will accept transcripts by this method, but please check with them on this procedure. If the desired school will not accept a transcript brought in by a student, then you will need to submit another request with the school or employer address where the transcript can be directly sent.
- Official transcripts can be mailed to a student's home or other address as specified or picked up in person
- Official transcripts cannot be faxed or emailed to students
- If a student requests a transcript to be faxed or emailed to another institution, that transcript is considered unofficial
If you are unable to visit our office, you may let someone else come in and pick up the transcript only if you send or they bring a signed written release from you giving them permission to pick up the transcript. They will need to provide a photo I.D. to pick up your transcript.
Additional Information
To learn about the information included on a transcript, please review Understanding my Transcript.
