TRANSCRIPT REQUEST POLICY
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE ORDERING YOUR TRANSCRIPT
- Requests may be submitted online, in person, or by mail. See more information on each ordering process below.
- Requests by phone are not accepted.
- We do not fax transcripts.
- Normal processing time is as few as 20 minutes for electronic transcripts ordered online and 48 business hours for all mailed and hold for pick-up transcript requests. Processing time may be longer during peak times.
- We cannot process transcript requests for students with financial holds. If you have a financial hold, it must be cleared prior to placing your transcript order. If you are ordering your transcript online, you will be notified of the financial hold and will not be able to complete your order until the hold is cleared.
- If you wish to pick up your transcript in the office you must have a photo ID.
- Transcript fees per copy are:
- $7 for mailed requests
- $8.00 for electronic requests
- $15 for on-demand requests.
ONLINE REQUESTS – THE FASTEST AND MOST CONVENIENT OPTION!
Current students
You can order your transcript even faster from your MyMoreheadState account!
Instructions for ordering via MyMoreheadState
Alumni and former students
You can now order your transcript securely 24/7 through
the National Student Clearinghouse! You have the option to have your transcript sent
electronically,
mailed, or
held for pick-up in our office.
Please note there is a field for both your MSU student ID number and social security number during the ordering process, however only one is required to complete the order! If you are unsure of your exact dates of attendance, simply estimate. We always send your complete record!
Please note that transcripts for students who attended prior to 1985 cannot be sent electronically and may be mailed only at this time.
Online Transcript Ordering Features
- You have the ability to send your transcript to any recipient of your choice including other colleges or universities, professional organizations, employers, or yourself.
- You have the option to attach up to two additional document(s) to be sent along with your official transcript.
- Order updates will be emailed to you. You may also track your order online using your order number.
REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT IN PERSON
- Complete a transcript request form in the Registrar’s office, 201 Ginger Hall.
- Payment is due at the time of the request. Payments are to be made in the Office of Accounting & Financial Services in 207 Howell-McDowell. Cash or check only.
- Transcripts cannot be sent electronically from in person requests. Please submit electronic requests online through the MyMoreheadState portal or the National Student Clearinghouse.
- You must have a photo ID to pick up a transcript.
- Transcript fees are $7 per copy for mailed requests. On-demand transcript processing is available for $15 per copy.
REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT BY MAIL
- Print out this form and return with check or money order to:
Office of the Registrar
Morehead State University
201 Ginger Hall
Morehead, KY 40351
- Transcripts cannot be sent electronically from mailed in requests. For electronic requests, use one of the ordering options listed above.
- Transcript fees are $7 per copy.
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Please note that the Registrar’s Office does not issue unofficial transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are only available via your
MyMoreheadState account. To access your unofficial transcript:
- Log into my.moreheadstate.edu.
- Select “Self-Service Link"
- Click the "Academics" icon in the left navigation (represented by a mortarboard).
- Select "Unofficial Transcript."
- Download the appropriate transcript.
- Please be aware that an unofficial transcript does not replace the official signed and sealed transcript provided by the Registrar. If you aren't sure which type of transcript is required, check with the person(s) requesting it.
- Former students and alumni: If you have not attended Morehead State University for three consecutive semesters, your MyMoreheadState account will not be active and you will not be able to access your unofficial transcript.