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Who can request this verification?

Employers, screening agencies, educational institutions, and graduates requiring verification letters.

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Requirements

Student Full Legal Name at Attendance Exact name used while enrolled at Harvard.
Date of Birth & Approximate Attendance Dates Year of graduation or last semester enrolled.
School / Program within Harvard E.g., Harvard College, Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School.
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How to apply

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Visit National Student Clearinghouse

    Go to degreeverify.org, the authorized primary source verification partner for Harvard University.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Enter Student Details

    Provide candidate name, DOB, school, and degree awarded.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Pay Verification Fee

    Complete credit card payment on NSC portal.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Obtain Verification Certificate

    Download official verification certificate showing conferred degrees, honors, and graduation dates.

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Verification fees

Item Amount Notes Verification
National Student Clearinghouse Degree Verification $15.00 - $25.00 Per degree verified + school surcharge Verified
Registrar Certification Letter (for Embassies) $0 Issued directly to student upon request Verified
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Processing & delivery

05 · Turnaround Instant online via NSC; 3 - 5 business days for special registrar attestation 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

If your transcript is going outside United States, check the recipient's requirements first. Many international universities and evaluation services only accept transcripts sent directly by the institution.

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WES and credential evaluation

Credential evaluators such as World Education Services (WES) usually require transcripts to come directly from the institution in a sealed envelope or through a verified electronic channel. Always include your WES reference number.

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

No. Harvard University has appointed the National Student Clearinghouse as its official verification agent. All third-party degree verifications must be processed through degreeverify.org.