Order Transcripts
PDF Option only available through the Credentials System
Tarleton State University has appointed Credentials Inc. as the designated agent for processing and sending official electronic PDF transcripts on behalf of Tarleton State University. The PDF transcript that is produced using this service contains the identical information as the printed transcript and can be certified as unaltered by uploading the file to the company’s website that is provided during the delivery process. Credentials Inc. has been granted the authority to deliver all such electronic transcript requests on behalf of Tarleton State University and respond to any inquiries regarding the transactions.
- Students that Attended Fall 2004 to Current
Any student that has attended from Fall 2004 to present can order transcripts online 24/7 using the TranscriptsPlus System (Credentials System). Payment must be made by credit card. Credential Inc. is a vendor that provides this service through an agreement with Tarleton State University and a service charge of $2.40 per transcript for this service. The service is secure and encrypted and is the most convenient way to order a transcript.
Below are steps to take for ordering an official transcript via the TranscriptPlus System (Credentials System) if accessed through myGateway.
- Select the Online Services & Financial Aid tab
- Select the Student Records link
- Select the Official Transcript link
- Students will be directed out of DuckTrax and to the Online Transcript Order form through Credentials Inc.
- The Tarleton State University and Credentials, Inc information privacy policy requires that you provide a signed form authorizing release of your academic transcript before your order can be processed.
- The form will be available at the end of this order process. Print, sign, and mail or fax this form to the number provided on the form. Your order will be processed upon receipt of this form unless you have requested that it be held for degree or grade posting.
Some orders may qualify for "Automatic Authorization" without your signature. To qualify, your order must meet the following criteria:
- Credit card name must match your name on University records
- Two of the following: Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Students ID - must match the values in University records.
- There are no attachments that need to be included with your transcript.
- Students that Attended Prior to Fall 2004
Students that attended prior to Fall 2004 may request an official or unofficial Tarleton State University transcript by completing and signing the Transcript Request Form and faxing it to the Office of the Registrar in the Stephenville campus at 254-968-9389.
The Transcript Request Form can also be emailed at Registrar@tarleton.edu
If you are needing your transcript expedited via FedEx you will need to order transcripts using the TranscriptsPlus System (Credentials System).
- Tarleton State University Killeen Students
Courses taken at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, formerly known as Tarleton State University’s Killeen Campus prior to Spring 2013, were accredited through Tarleton State University and will be available through the TranscriptPlus System. Courses taken Spring 2013 and after are accredited through Texas A&M University-Central Texas and can be ordered through the A&M-Central Texas website.
Student academic records prior to Fall 1987 will not be available through the TranscriptPlus System (Credentials System). Please review the other options available for requesting an official Tarleton State University transcript.
- Order Official or Unofficial Transcripts in Person
Current students have access to their grades and student records (including Unofficial Transcripts) through DuckTrax by logging into myGateway.
Students may request and receive official or unofficial transcripts in person. A photo ID is required when picking up an official transcript.
Stephenville Office
Stephenville students may request and pick up an official transcript at the Office of the Registrar, please stop by Texan Services located in the Tarleton Center 1333 W. Washington St., Stephenville, TX 76401. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Turnaround time on some transcripts may be same day, however other transcripts may take one or more days. To make sure you will be able to pick up your transcript the same day, please contact our office at 254-968-9121.
To expedite transcripts processing, you can request a transcript using the Transcript Plus System (Credential System) online and pay for this service using a credit or debit card.
Additional Information
If you have questions regarding your transcript or the status of your transcript request, you may contact the Office of the Registrar in Stephenville at
Registrar@tarleton.edu or at 254-968-9121.
To learn more about information included on a transcript, please review understanding my transcript.