Academic transcripts may be obtained from the Office of Academic Records, 1000 Asp Avenue Room 330, Norman, OK 73019-4076, Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8-5).
- You may request a transcript by mail, by FAX, or in-person
- Transcripts are furnished FREE if obtained by mail or in-person
- To have a transcript sent by fax or express mail see Special Transcript Services
- Current OU students can access semester grades and unofficial transcripts through the Student Services system
- Call 405-325-4147 for more information.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Each request for an official transcript must include the student's signature, in accordance with federal legislation. Because of confidentiality concerns, telephone and e-mail requests cannot be honored.
- Transcripts of most recent semester records are available* after grades have been posted. *Official transcripts are not available the first 3-5 working days after each semester grades are recorded (this time frame is subject to change depending on volume of requests).
- Most grades are posted to official transcripts approximately 10 days after the last day of final examinations.
- Degrees will be posted approximately 4-5 weeks after the end of the term in which they are conferred.
Note: If you have an outstanding financial obligation to the University, your transcript cannot be processed until that has been satisfied through the appropriate office.
An official transcript may be requested...
- by mail
- by FAX (see Special Transcript Services on this Web Page if you need an unofficial transcript by Return Fax)
- in-person
How to Order a Transcript by Mail or Fax:
When ordering a transcript by mail (1000 Asp, Room 330 Norman, OK 73019) or by FAX (405-325-7047), you must furnish documentation containing the following information:
- full name (NOTE: Students using more than one name during the academic period MUST furnish a complete list of these names in order to avoid delays.)
- student ID number or Social Security number
- date of birth
- date(s) of attendance at the University and/or graduation date
- number of transcripts requested
- address(es) where transcripts are to be mailed and the number of copies to each address (if applicable).
- phone number and address to contact in the event more information is needed.
- SIGNATURE--A transcript CANNOT be processed without the signature of the student. This must be an original signature. Computer generated signatures are not sufficient to meet federal legislation.
Transcript request form - form can be filled out online, printed, signed and mailed or faxed to OU Academic Records.
An official transcript will be mailed in response to all mail and FAX requests within 3 to 5 working days upon receipt of a completed request containing the above information (including SIGNATURE).
How to Order a Transcript In-Person:
- When ordering a transcript in-person, you must complete the request form obtained in the Office of Academic Records, 330 Buchanan Hall.
- The official transcript may be picked up in-person at the Office of Academic Records. Photo ID is required.
Special Transcript Services
If You Want a Transcript Sent by Return FAX
For a $10 service charge, an unofficial transcript will be faxed within 24 hours of request providing the student furnishes additional information in the request as stated below.
- credit card for billing $10 service charge - type of card, complete card number, expiration date, verification number (three digits on VISA/MC/DISCOVER, four digits on AMEX), cardholder name and billing address
- fax number and contact person
- daytime telephone number
This additional information MUST accompany the standard information as listed in the previous section called How to Order a Transcript . Don t forget a SIGNATURE!!
IMPORTANT!!! Until payment of this $10 fee is received in the Office of Academic Records, there will be a HOLD on the release of any further transcripts!
NOTE: If you wish an official copy of the transcript to be sent out upon receipt of the $10 service charge, you MUST include this request in your original application (WITH the appropriate "mailing" address).
REMEMBER...transcripts which are faxed are NOT "official" transcripts. The faxed document is an "unofficial" student copy ONLY! Also please keep in mind that transcripts printed on security paper can be difficult to read when faxed.
If You Want a Transcript Sent by Express Mail Service
In order for a transcript to be sent by a mail service (other than standard US Postal Service), you must furnish the Office of Academic Records with:
- prepaid mailer,
or - credit card type, complete card number, expiration date, verification number (three digits on VISA/MC/DISCOVER, four digits on AMEX), cardholder name and billing address
or - Federal Express account number
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
- Unofficial transcripts are available from 8:00-5:00, Monday through Friday, in the Office of Academic Records.
- Students must present photo identification (O.U. Student I.D. or Driver's License) to receive all transcripts.
- There is no charge for this service.
College of Liberal Studies and Advanced Programs students should request transcripts from
Outreach Registration and Records
Attn: Transcripts
1700 Asp Ave room B-1
Norman OK 73071-6400
Fax: (405) 325-7273
Phone: (405) 325-1022
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