The amended Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 prohibits release of educational records without the written consent of the student (for certain exceptions and further restrictions, consult FACETS, the University student handbook, http://www.columbia.edu/cu/facets/). You may obtain an official transcript of your academic record at Columbia University by writing to:

Address:
Student Administrative Services,
Columbia University
Attention: Transcripts
Room 141, Black Building, Unit 45
650 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032

Please include the following information with your request: current and former names; schools attended and dates of attendance; degrees awarded and dates awarded; number of transcripts desired and complete address for each; your current address and telephone number; and your signature authorizing the release of your transcript. You may also order transcripts in person at Room 141 of the Black Building on the Columbia University Medical Center campus (9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday). Currently enrolled students may order transcripts for themselves and for colleges and universities via the Student Services page on the World Wide Web at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/students/. There is no charge for issuing transcripts; however, all students pay a onetime transcript fee of $45 upon their first registration at the University. The normal processing time for transcripts is two to three business days. If you mail in your request for a transcript, you should allow several additional days for delivery to and from the University.

Currently enrolled students may order certifications of their enrollment and degrees in person or on the Student Services page on the Web as described above. Certifications are provided while you wait if you come to the Black Building to request them. There is no charge for certifications.

The Registrar’s Office no longer handles requests by non-current students, by alumni, or by third parties. Their requests should be made by contacting the National Student Clearinghouse.

Address:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171

Phone: 703-742- 4200
Email: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org