October 8, 2021

Wondering what exactly your official college/university transcripts are and why they’re important? Teachers of Tomorrow has you covered! This blog will teach you everything you need to know about official transcripts.

About Transcripts

A transcript is an official document provided by your university or college that supplies a comprehensive list of all courses and grades you earned throughout your academic career. earned by a student throughout their academic career. Submitting your official university transcripts is an essential requirement of the enrollment process.

What Transcripts Contain

An official transcript will likely contain the following:

• List of All the Classes You Took: Most schools only included completed classes, but it’s possible that dropped or incomplete classes may be listed as well.
• Scores or Grade You Received: Most transcripts include both a numerical and letter grade.
• List of Your Dates Attended and Majors: Typically in chronological order, your transcripts will contain the dates when you took each class. Your transcript will likely show coursework in progress if you are currently enrolled in school, or a conferred graduation date if a degree was completed.
• Your Grade Point Average (GPA): The transcript should list your GPA as of your last semester of enrollment. You may be able to find a GPA per semester, and major or minor as well.
• Your Personal Details: Your transcript will include your personal details, such as your full name, date of birth, and potentially your student identification number.
• Other Institutions/Universities: If you transferred from another school or earned credits from high school, this information will likely be present on your transcript as well.
• Official Documentation: An official transcript contains a seal and/or stamp, signature, or any other official documentation that indicates the document came directly from the registrar’s office.

Everything You Need to Know About Transcripts

TRANSCRIPT FAQ

HOW DO I REQUEST MY OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS?
Most schools have a simple process to request official transcripts. Here’s what Teachers of Tomorrow recommends when requesting transcripts:

1. Check with your school’s admissions or registrar’s office for details about their transcript policy. You can typically do this online.
2. Many schools have an online transcript request form. Fill out the form and gather your payment information.
3. Submit your payment information to secure your official transcript delivery.

Keep in mind that the version of your transcript submitted must be an official version for admission to Teachers of Tomorrow. Once requested, don’t worry if you don’t receive it immediately as it usually takes 24-72 hours to receive your transcript (or longer if being sent by standard mail). If you do not receive your transcript within that timeframe, please contact your university registrar for further assistance…

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