Procedures for Requesting Transcripts
In accordance to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) guidelines, all requests for transcripts must include a signature, or a consent form if you choose the electronic transcript option.
Transcript request options
You may request a copy of your official Gettysburg transcript which includes the Registrar’s signature and college seal in any of the following ways:
- Order an electronic transcript via the National Student Clearinghouse. There is a charge for this service, typically $4.25 or less for each transcript. Order an Electronic Transcript. If you need more information, you can also visit the Help Section for ordering an electronic version of your transcript.
- Visit the Registrar’s Office and complete a transcript request form.
- Mail a letter to the Registrar’s Office requesting that your transcript be sent or prepared for pick-up. The following information should be included in your request:
- Your name during time of attendance
- Dates of attendance and/or a year of graduation For participants in programs awarding Continuing Education Units (CEUs), please indicate the program attended
- A social security number (last four digits), student ID number,and/or birthdate
- Complete mailing address information for where transcript(s) should be sent. Please keep in mind that transcripts delivered to you will be stamped “Issued to Student.”
- Your signature
- Daytime telephone number
- Fax a written request including the information specified in Option 3
- There is no charge for transcripts sent by US Mail service.
- Transcripts can be sent by UPS Express Mail Service. The information necessary for this service is as follows:
- Type of card
- Credit card account number including 3-digit CVV code (security code)
- Cardholder’s name
- Expiration date
- Daytime telephone number
- Transcripts can be faxed to a specific destination. However, faxed transcripts may not be considered official because the embossed seal will not be included.
Contact information
Submit non-electronic transcript requests to the Registrar’s Office using one of the following methods.
| Method | Contact details |
|---|---|
| By fax | 717-337-6245 |
| By mail | Registrar’s Office Box 419 Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Additional processing details
Transcript requests are processed every Tuesday and Thursday. Transcripts will not be released if financial obligations have not been satisfied. Please call 717-337-6244 with any questions.