Electronic Transcript Information

  • Available to current and former students who have no coursework taken at YSU prior to 1970.
  • Cost - $6.00 per copy
  • Are typically sent within 1 business day. Delays may occur due to 1) trouble validating the requestor’s identity in our system, 2) transcript needs reviewed, and/or 3) attachment(s) needs reviewed.
  • Order an electronic transcript using the National Student Clearinghouse link on YSU’s transcript request page. To request a PDF transcript, you must use the online ordering process to choose this option.
  • This electronic transcript will be sent as a PDF. Your recipient will receive 2 emails: one with a passcode unique to your transcript; a second email contains a link to a secure server to download your transcript. The electronic transcript is not sent as an email attachment.
  • The retrieval link expires in 30 days. The recipient must download or print the transcript within 30 days. After the link has expired a new transcript must be ordered.
  • You must confirm that the recipient is willing and has the means to accept an electronic PDF transcript (using the latest version of Adobe® Acrobat or Adobe® Reader) before placing your order.
  • The electronic pdf is digitally signed and therefore contains special security features. The transcript will display a digital certificate displaying a blue ribbon. If the transcript has been altered or considered illegitimate in any way the blue ribbon will not display.
  • Note: To see all signature properties and view the author the recipient may need to add the National Student Clearinghouse as a trusted certificate.
  • A transcript key is included with your electronic transcript.