Diploma / Transcript (US)
Certified academic record from the registrar, usually via Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse, or by mail.
Do it on the official site
The degree-granting institution's Registrar via Parchment / National Student Clearinghouse / its own portal
- Fees
~$5–$15/copy (UMD $12) + shipping; platform free [confirmed]
- Processing time
Electronic often within 1 business day; school processing ~2–18 business days
- How long it lasts
Doesn't expire (opened sealed envelope voids 'official' status)
What to know first
- The ordering platform is free; the school sets the fee (e.g. UMD $12/transcript).
- Electronic delivery is often same day after release.
- Holds (unpaid balances) can block release.
- An opened sealed envelope voids 'official' status.
How to do it
- 1Find the ordering portal → log in / verify identity → select recipient (incl. WES) → choose electronic/paper → pay → track. Clear any holds first.
What you need to bring
- Student ID/name + dates; identity verification; recipient; payment; FERPA consent where required
In person
Issuing university/college registrar office
Questions people ask
- Who issues it?
- Your school's registrar (often via Parchment/Clearinghouse).
- How fast?
- Electronic often within 1 business day.
- Why blocked?
- An account hold — clear it first.
Documents that travel with it
Sources
- studentclearinghouse.org; parchment.com; registrar.umd.edu (accessed 2026-06-26)