Requesting Your High School Transcripts

If you are planning on attending college or are moving to a different high school, a copy of your official school transcripts may be required prior to admission to the new school or college.  Official transcripts are permanent records and are under the control and care of the school and school systems. 

Because school records are confidential, requests for transcripts must be in writing from the student or the student's parents or guardians. Requests from agencies, employers, and others can be granted only if a signed written statement of authorization accompanies the request.  Often there is a non-refundable processing fee to generate the documents.

When requesting official transcripts, it is a good idea to provide the following information:

1. Name of school that the student is attending or attended

2. Full name of the student while attending the school

3. Student's date of birth

4. Requestor's daytime telephone number - complete with area code

5. Name and address to which each transcript is to be mailed

6. The number of transcripts requested.