Official Transcripts - General Information

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Rush Orders - Pre-Paid

Rush orders require ALL the same information as normal processing orders except they are PRE-PAID using Visa, MasterCard, or Discover using Easy Online Ordering or are mailed/faxed in using the PDF Order Form.

1. Description: There is a pre-paid fee for all RUSH transcript services. See the shipping method for specific pricing information.
2. Rush Order Requirements:
   • Current mailing address
   • Contact phone number
   • E-mail address
   • Credit Card Information
3. Shipping Methods:
• Electronic Certified PDF Transcript: This is the preferred, fastest, and cheapest way to receive a rush transcript. It is the responsibility of the transcript requestor to verify that the recipient will accept delivery of an Electronic PDF Transcript.
• Adobe Reader is FREE & required to view all electronic transcripts. Full versions of Adobe Acrobat 6.04 and higher is acceptable for use as well.
  
  • $12 per Electronic PDF Transcript delivered to one email address. (Usually delivered in 5-10 minutes or less)
  • If ANY of your coursework at the University of Colorado was taken before 1988 we can NOT currently process an Electronic PDF Transcript for you. This is being developed.
  • Electronic PDF Transcripts do not currently have the option to attach additional documents to it.
  • Electronic PDF Transcripts are available to download up to 3 times in 30 days. After 30 days, the transcript will need to be reordered. No refunds are given for expired documents.
  • For more information on authenticity click here.
    
    
• Sent by FedEx: An official University of Colorado Paper Transcript sent by FedEx. FedEx guarantees delivery service. FedEx delivery service takes at least one full day turnaround. FedEx DOES NOT deliver to PO BOXES.
  • Provide complete mailing address (PO BOX not acceptable) of the recipient, phone number of recipient, and whether you want delivery with or without a required signature.
  • FedEx Express® U.S. services. Out the same business day when ordered before 2:00 PM MST, and out the next business day when ordered after 2:00 PM MST.
    • $30 per order issued to one US address, and up to 5 separate transcripts per order.
  • FedEx Express® international services are available. Out the same business day when ordered before 2:00 PM MST, and out the next business day when ordered after 2:00 PM MST.
    • $50 per order issued to one international address, and up to 5 separate transcripts per order.
  • FedEx tracking number will be available in Easy Online Ordering (Log in, click on "My Account", click on the order to check the status.
• USPS First Class Mail: Official University of Colorado Paper Transcript delivered by the United States Postal Service via First Class Mail. Out the same business day when ordered before 2:00 PM MST, and out the next business day when ordered after 2:00 PM MST.
  • $15 per order issued to one address, and up to 5 separate transcripts per order.
• Pick up at Registrar's Office: An official University of Colorado Paper Transcript can be picked up on the University of Colorado at Boulder Campus in Regent Administrative Center, Office of the Registrar Room 105. Transcripts can be picked up only Monday through Friday during business hours.
  • $20 per order issued to one address, and up to 5 separate transcripts per order.
  • Pick up must be done by the student with valid photo ID. If someone other than the student will be picking up the transcript, you (the student) must authorize the name of the person picking up the transcript in Easy Online Ordering.  Transcripts must be picked up within 3 weeks from the date requested. No refunds are issued for transcripts that are not picked up

NORMAL PROCESSING - No Charge

1. Description:Official University of Colorado Paper Transcript delivered by the United States Postal Service via First Class Mail. This service is free and will be mailed 4 business days from the date the Transcript is ordered.
2. Ordering Methods: Official transcripts may be ordered in one of three ways:
   • Easy Online Ordering (fastest & easiest)
   • Order by Mail - signed letter request - Transcript Requests, 68 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309 Download PDF Order Form
   • Order by fax - 303-492-4884 Download PDF Order Form
   • NOTE: Unsigned letter orders cannot and will not be accepted. No orders will be accepted through email.
3. Requirements: All written requests by mail must include a student signature and the following information:
   • Your full name at the time of attendance.
   • Your student number.
   • Your date of birth.
   • The dates of attendance at CU.
   • Reason for ordering.
   • Contact phone number.
   • Complete, current mailing instructions.
   • If multiple copies of the transcript are being mailed directly to you, indicate if you need them placed in separately sealed envelopes.
   • To comply with the Federal Privacy Law, all transcript requests must be made by the student; no requests can or will be accepted from a third party (including parents) without a valid release form.
   • Download PDF Order Form
     
4. Withheld Transcripts: Transcripts can and will be withheld for current financial obligations to the university, and university or disciplinary actions that are in progress from any CU campus.

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