Student Transcripts

Overview

A transcript is documentation of a student's permanent academic record, which usually means all courses taken, all grades received, and degrees/certificates conferred to a student. An official transcript is signed by the Registrar and is usually required when you apply to another college/university or for employment.

Key Information

• Normal processing time is 5-7 business days. Processing time does not reflect delivery time. Orders placed during peak times (i.e. Add/Drop, Registration, Commencement) or when the Registrar's Office is closed may take longer to process.
• The Registrar's Office will be closed August 7-16. Transcript requests submitted during this time will not be processed until after August 17.
• An official transcript request must be submitted for each transcript copy. If you need 3 copies of your official transcript, then you will need to submit the Request an Official Transcript form 3 separate times.

Fees

• Official transcripts: $8.00 processing fee for each official copy
• Unofficial transcripts: no fee

Delivery Methods

• Print and Mail: Official transcript is printed on special security paper, has an embossed seal, and is placed in a sealed envelope. Mailed directly from the Registrar's Office to the recipient. Domestic shipping via USPS letter mail is included. International shipping costs are not included and are the sole responsibility of the requester.
• Email: Official transcript is emailed as an attached PDF directly from the Registrar's Office to the recipient. PAFA does not use electronic transcript servicers like Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse. It is up to the requester to make sure that the receiver will accept an emailed transcript as official.
• In-Person Pickup: Printed official transcripts may be picked up in person, instead of mailed, with advance notice. Note this in the 'Additional Instructions' field on the form.

Unofficial Transcripts

An unofficial transcript is simply your transcript information on a white sheet of paper. The transcript will say 'unofficial' and will not be signed by the Registrar. It may be used by the student as a reference or can sometimes be sent as a temporary confirmation of your education during an application process. Unofficial transcripts are emailed as a PDF with no fee. To request an unofficial transcript, please contact the Registrar's Office.

Special Requests

• Fill out the Request an Official Transcript online form with as much information as possible — incomplete or incorrect information could delay processing.
• Use the 'Additional Instructions' field on the form to provide additional information, such as: you were enrolled at PAFA under a different name, or official transcripts need to be mailed to a Centralized Application Service (CAS) processing center with additional documents.
• PAFA does not offer expedited transcript services; normal turnaround time is 5-7 business days. If you need a transcript on short notice, please make that clear in your request and we will make every effort to process your request as quickly as possible.
• An unofficial transcript can be sent via email to the recipient with a note letting them know that the official transcript will follow shortly.

Contact

The Registrar's Office can be reached at [email protected] or (215) 972-2017. PAFA is licensed through the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.