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Who can request a transcript?

Current and former students of Harvard University who have completed degree coursework and have no financial holds with Student Accounts.

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Requirements

Student ID Number Official Harvard University student identification number.
Date of birth Used for record authentication in student records system.
Digital consent release Mandatory authorization for academic record disclosure.
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How to apply

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Access student records portal

    Sign in to the official Harvard University student portal or visit the Registrar transcript ordering page.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Authenticate student identity

    Enter your student ID number, Social Security Number (if applicable), and date of birth.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Select delivery method and destination

    Choose Certified Electronic PDF or Hard Copy Paper transcript and input recipient endpoint.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Review and authorize release

    Digitally sign the FERPA consent release authorization and confirm submission.

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Transcript fees

Item Amount Notes Verification
Official Electronic Transcript $0.00 - $5.00 Direct digital institutional transmission Verified
Standard Paper Mail $0.00 - $10.00 Standard postal delivery Verified
Expedited Express Courier $30.00 - $55.00 Tracked FedEx/UPS express delivery Verified
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Processing & delivery

05 · Turnaround 15 minutes to 24 hours (Electronic PDF); 1-3 business days (Paper) Based on published guidelines · Source 1
06 · Delivery options
Electronic / Secure PDF Supported
Physical Courier (DHL/FedEx) Supported
In-person collection Registry inquiry
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International transcript requests

Certified eTranscripts are cryptographically signed with digital certificates verifiable online by foreign universities and evaluation services.

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WES and credential evaluation

Select World Education Services (WES) from the recipient directory or specify your WES reference number for direct electronic transmission.

TranscriptHow is not affiliated with WES or any evaluation service. Always confirm requirements on the evaluator's official website.

Official sources

1 sources · checked 22 Sep 2026
Official institution source Harvard University Office of the University Registrar registrar.fas.harvard.edu · Checked 22 Sep 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Most electronic PDF transcripts are processed and delivered within 15 minutes to 24 hours of ordering.