Transcripts:
Include a complete list of the student’s individualized set of courses and reflect the student’s academic performance at UCSB.
Are generally used for college and university admission, transfer, grants and scholarships, certificates and licenses, or employment.
Official Transcripts
- Produced on security paper by our vendor, Parchment
- Include the University seal and Registrar’s signature
- Students may include an attachment with their transcript
- Available formats:
- Secure PDF
- Paper mailed in a sealed envelope
- FedEx orders cannot be sent to P.O. Boxes
- Processing time:
- Secure PDF: within 1 hour
- Paper mailed in a sealed envelope: ships within 2 business days. Time to destination is dependent on the courier selected.
- Cost: $16.00
- FedEx options available for additional fees
Unofficial Transcripts
- Available to download or print via GOLD
- Students who attended UCSB prior to 1987 may need to contact the Office of the Registrar before this option is available to them. Please email Transcripts@sa.ucsb.edu for assistance.
- Cost: free
Notarized Transcripts
- Produced on security paper
- Include the University seal and a jurat with wet signatures of the University Registrar and the Notary Public
- Students may include an attachment with their transcript
- Available on paper mailed in a sealed envelope
- Processing time: 2 weeks
- Cost: $41.00
General Information
- Transcript orders cannot be completed in office or taken over the phone.
- Students have one UCSB transcript record, which includes a list of all courses taken, grades earned, degrees conferred, and honors received. Transcripts may not be separated by degree program.
UCSB Extension/Professional & Continuing Education (PaCE)
- UCSB does not print transcripts for students who attended UCSB Extension/Professional & Continuing Education (PaCE). Please contact PaCE for transcript ordering information.
Attachments
- Documents that are required and provided by other institutions or organizations (insurance forms, school forms, Common Application Letter, etc.) may be included as an attachment to be sent along with an official transcript.
- Upload attachments (PDF, JPEG) via the Parchment storefront when placing an order.
- Attachments for any of the printed transcript products are limited to a maximum of 5 pages per transcript.
Re-sends, Refunds, and Cancellations
Please refer to Parchment's Support Website to get information regarding having an order resent, receiving a refund, or to cancel an order.
Address Verifications
If you need to verify your address for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or to set up utilities:
- Living Off-campus: order a Verification Letter mailed to yourself.
- Living On-campus: use the "Address Verification".
Sending transcripts from another school to UCSB
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students please mail transcripts to:
UCSB Office of Admissions
1210 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2014
Transcripts sent to any UCSB office in error cannot be released under FERPA and must be ordered again.
Graduate Students
Current graduate students please mail transcripts to:
UCSB Graduate Division
3117 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2070
Newly admitted and returning graduate students:
Please upload transcripts during the application process.
If you have any questions about information on this page, please email Transcripts@sa.ucsb.edu.