Official Transcripts
Current students, alumni, and former students, should order official transcripts online through the National Student Clearinghouse. Transcripts can be sent electronically, via the United States Postal Service, or overnighted by FedEx.
Graduates: Degrees will be conferred and noted on transcripts by January 15 for December graduates and by June 15 for May graduates. To ensure that a final transcript is being ordered, select the option to process order “After Degree is Awarded”.
Current Students: Final grades will be verified and posted on transcripts by January 10 for fall grades and by June 1 for spring grades. To ensure that a final transcript is being ordered, select the option to process order “After Grades are Posted”.
Cost: The cost is $10.40 per transcript using a major credit card (additional overnight fees apply per address: domestic $30 and international $65). Credit cards will only be charged after the order has been completed.
Processing time:Electronic orders are typically processed withing 24 hours on business days. Mailed or overnighted transcripts will typically be sent in 1-2 business days. During peak work times, holiday breaks, and end-of-term activities, and in the case that an order has missing or inaccurate information, the processing time may be extended. Transcripts sent to a campus P.O. box do not need overnight service, as hard copies of transcripts are processed on-site at Grinnell College.
Additional forms: When requesting a transcript, there is an option to attach an additional form (ex. LSAC or SOPHAS cover sheet). Medical school applicants who require the "Biology Genetics Letter" need to contact the Registrar's Office prior to placing a National Student Clearinghouse order.
Unofficial Transcripts
Current students: Unofficial Transcripts are available to current students (including students on leave or on off-campus study) in the Colleague Self-Service Portal.
Alumni and former students: To ensure secure identify verification, the Registrar’s Office no longer provides copies of unofficial transcripts to alumni and former students. If an unofficial transcript is needed, please order an official copy from the National Student Clearinghouse and and then make unofficial copies as needed.
Records Requests
Enrollment Verification for Current Term and Verification of Degree / Attendance: These requests are made through the National Student Clearinghouse. Visit the Enrollment and Degree Verification page for additional information.
Other types of records requests: Please complete and submit this Records Request form. Typical processing time is 2-3 business days.