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Obtaining an Official Transcript

Current and former students can request official transcripts online, by mail, by fax or in person.

Note: Northwestern University does not issue unofficial transcripts

The Office of the Registrar at Northwestern University processes transcript requests for:

• All undergraduates
• The Graduate School
• Graduate programs in:
  • The School of Education & Social Policy
  • McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science
  • Medill School of Journalism
  • The School of Music
  • The School of Communication
• The Kellogg School of Management
• The Dental School (1891 – 2001)
• The Nursing Program  (1976- 1990)

Please visit the School of Continuing Studies for transcript requests for the following schools: School of Continuing Studies (formerly University College) Traffic Institute School of Police Staff & Command   For the Law School – Please visit the NU Law School For the Medical School (and Orthotics & Prosthetics) – Please visit the NU Medical School For Physical Therapy – Please visit the NU Physical Therapy program

 

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Transcript Request Cost and Processing Time

Note: No refunds will be issued once the order has been submitted. No transcript will be issued until payment is received.

Service Processing Time Transcript Fee ONLINE     Current Students - CAESAR Transcript mailed the next business day $5 per transcript Former Students - National Student Clearinghouse Transcript mailed within 1-3 business days of receipt of request $5 per transcript + $2.25 per destination address BY MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON     Regular Service Mailed within 3 business days of receipt of request $5 per transcript Rush Service Mailed the next business day after receipt of request $7 rush fee + $5 per transcript Immediate Service* Transcript mailed same business day as receipt of request $20 per transcript

*If immediate service is requested please contact our office to confirm receipt of your request.

• All transcripts are mailed via U.S. Postal Service First-Class mail unless otherwise stated on the request.
• FedEx is also available at an additional charge that will be determined at the time of processing
• Rush service applies to processing priority. Processing times do not include mail transport time. Please take this into consideration when requesting your transcript.
• During the months of December, January, June and July, processing time changes from 3 business days to 5 business days and rush service from 1 business day to 2 business days.

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Ordering a Transcript Online

Note: Transcript requests cannot be e-mailed or taken by telephone. Transcripts cannot be faxed or e-mailed.

Current Students

Currently enrolled students in the following schools can request official transcripts online using CAESAR:

• All undergraduate students
• The Graduate School
• Graduate programs in the following schools:
  • The School of Education & Social Policy
  • McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science
  • Medill School of Journalism
  • The School of Music
  • The School of Communication
  • Kellogg School of Management

Transcripts requested through CAESAR must be paid with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

To request a transcript on CAESAR go to: For Student – Academic Information – Request Official Transcript 

Former Students

Northwestern University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide transcript ordering services to former students via the internet.

Former students can request official transcripts through the National Student Clearinghouse secure site.

• The site will walk you through placing your order, including delivery options and fees.
• You can order as many transcripts, to be sent to as many destinations as you like in a single session.
• This service is available 24/7
• This service requires a signed consent form to be returned by fax, scanned email attachment or mail to the National Student Clearinghouse for all transcript orders. This form will be generated once you have placed your order.
• Order updates will be emailed to you by the National Student Clearinghouse.
• You can check your order status or order history online.
• Your credit card will only be charged after your order has been completed.

For online transcript ordering assistance please contact the National Student Clearinghouse via e-mail or by phone at (703) 742-7791.

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Ordering a Transcript by Mail, Fax, or In Person

Note: Transcript requests cannot be e-mailed or taken by telephone. Transcripts cannot be faxed or e-mailed.

Request a transcript by mail or fax

To request an Official Transcript by mail or fax please use the transcript request form (pdf) or include the following information:

• Name under which you were enrolled at Northwestern University
• Student ID number (if available)
• School or division in which you were enrolled (See list of schools)
• Dates of attendance
• Degree(s) earned and date(s) awarded, if any
• Complete address to which transcript is to be sent
• Credit card information if paying by credit card (include credit card number, expiration date, and billing address) 
• PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL ADDRESS (in case we encounter a problem & need to contact you) 
• YOUR SIGNATURE AND THE DATE (we will not process a request without your signature)

Mail your request to:

Northwestern University
Office of the Registrar
Transcript Services
Rebecca Crown Center, 1-621
633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60208-1118

Fax requests to:

(847) 491-8458

In person, come to our office:

Northwestern University
Office of the Registrar
Rebecca Crown Center, East Tower, North Entrance
633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60208

An official transcript bears the University Seal and a signature certifying its authenticity.  Official transcripts are sensitive official documents and their release requires a written signature. For information regarding the laws governing the disclosure of student records, please visit our Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act page.

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