Requesting Transcripts: Purdue University's Easy Guide For Current Students

Current students at Purdue University can request a transcript by visiting the Office of the Registrar at either the Hammond campus or the Westville campus. Students can also request a transcript online through Parchment, by creating an account and logging in to access the Purdue University transcript web page. Students and alumni of Purdue Global or Kaplan University can request a transcript through the Purdue Global Campus Portal.

Requesting an electronic transcript

Current students at Purdue University can request an electronic transcript by following these steps:

Firstly, note that all transcript requests must be processed online through Parchment. If you are a first-time user, you will need to set up a Parchment account. You can use this account to log in and order transcripts. Google Chrome or Firefox are the recommended browsers for this process.

When setting up your account, if you encounter the error “Unable to validate address”, click on the suggestion provided below this warning to continue setting up your Parchment account. When entering your PUID, omit the first "0" in your ID number, leaving 9 digits in total.

Once you have set up your account, you can log in and enter where to send the transcript. You can do this by selecting from the thousands of institutions in the Parchment network or by manually entering the recipient's name and address. Payment is required to complete the order.

If you are a current student or graduate of Purdue University West Lafayette, Calumet (Purdue Northwest), Fort Wayne, North Central (Purdue Northwest), IUPUI, or a Polytechnic Statewide location, you should follow the instructions on the Purdue University website to request a transcript. Students and alumni of Purdue Global or Kaplan University can request a transcript through the Purdue Global Campus Portal.

Some important things to note:

• You can upload attachments during the ordering process. Attachments must be in the following formats: Word, Excel, .txt, or .pdf.
• You will receive an email confirmation of your request after your identity has been verified.
• You can monitor the progress of your request online through the "View Orders" feature.
• If your request is for an electronic transcript and it is canceled after the recipient has viewed the document but before it has been downloaded, the recipient will not be able to download the document. They will receive a "Sorry, this order was canceled" message.
• If you have any questions related to transcripts, you can call (765) 494-6165 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern time, excluding university holidays).

Cancelling an electronic transcript request

To request a transcript from Purdue University as a current student, you can use the online transcript request system. This system is available for any current or former Purdue University student who has attended from 1968 to the present. If your entire attendance was prior to 1968, you will need to call (765) 494-6165 for assistance.

The online system is accessible 24/7 and works best with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Non-current students will need to register a new account to complete the online access.

To request an electronic transcript, you will need to log in to your Parchment account. Here, you can enter the recipient's information by selecting from the institutions in the Parchment network or by providing their name and address. You will also need to provide payment to complete the order.

If you need to cancel your electronic transcript request, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, if you cancel your request before a notification is sent to the recipient, neither the notification nor the transcript will be sent. However, if you cancel after the notification has been sent but before the recipient has viewed the document, the recipient will receive a "Sorry, this order was canceled" message when they attempt to view it. It is important to act quickly if you need to cancel, as once the recipient has viewed the document, you will not be able to cancel the request, and the recipient will have access to the transcript.

In-person requests

To request a transcript in person from Purdue University as a current student, you can visit the Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Office of the Registrar. This in-person service is available until Friday, March 14, 2025. After this date, all transcript requests will be processed online through Parchment.

The PNW Office of the Registrar is located at the Hammond campus in Lawshe Hall Room 130 or the Westville campus in Schwarz Hall Room 120. You can request either official (sealed) or unofficial (unsealed) transcripts, regardless of which location you attended.

It's important to note that transcripts cannot be released to a third party unless you, as the student, provide written authorization in advance. Same-day service is available, but requests will not be processed if made 15 minutes before closing time. The Registrar's Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

If you are a current student or graduate of Purdue University West Lafayette, Calumet (Purdue Northwest), Fort Wayne, North Central (Purdue Northwest), IUPUI, or a Polytechnic Statewide location, you should follow the instructions on the Purdue University website to request a transcript.

Additionally, students and alumni of Purdue Global or Kaplan University can request transcripts through the Purdue Global Campus Portal. To do this, you will need to set up a Parchment account and provide payment to complete the order.

Online requests

Current students at Purdue University can request a transcript online through Parchment. To do this, first, go to the Purdue University transcript web page and click on the link for Purdue's Parchment Storefront. If you have not used Parchment before, you will need to create an account. Google Chrome or Firefox are the recommended browsers. When setting up your account, if you encounter the error “Unable to validate address”, click on the suggestion provided below this warning to continue setting up your account. When entering your PUID, leave off the first “0” in your ID number. The PUID should be 9 digits. After you set up your account, you may log in at any time using the credentials you created to order transcripts. If you already have a Parchment account, you can log in as normal and add Purdue University to your existing institutions.

Once logged in, you can enter where to send the transcript by selecting from the thousands of institutions in the Parchment network or by providing the recipient’s name and address yourself. You will then need to provide payment to complete the order. You can also upload attachments during the ordering process. Attachments must be in the following formats: Word, Excel, .txt, or .pdf. File names should not include commas.

After placing your order, you will receive an email confirming your request after your identity has been verified. You will be able to monitor the progress of your request online through the "View Orders" feature. If your request is canceled before a notification is sent to the recipient, the transcript will not be sent. If your request is for an electronic transcript and it is canceled after the recipient has viewed the document but before it has been downloaded, the recipient will not be able to download the document. Instead, they will receive a "Sorry, this order was canceled" view.

Students and alumni of Purdue Global or Kaplan University can request a transcript through the Purdue Global Campus Portal. Students of Purdue University West Lafayette, Calumet (Purdue Northwest), Fort Wayne, North Central (Purdue Northwest), IUPUI, or a Polytechnic Statewide location should follow the instructions on the Purdue University website to request a transcript.

Contacting the Office of the Registrar

To contact the Office of the Registrar, you can refer to the Transcript Quick Reference Guide. Here, you will find the phone number to call with any transcript-related queries. The phone line is open during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding university holidays.

Alternatively, you can email [email protected] with any questions regarding your order history. If you are a student at Purdue University Northwest, you can also visit the Office of the Registrar in person at either the Hammond campus or the Westville campus. The Registrar’s Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

If you are a student or graduate of Purdue Global or Kaplan University, you can request a transcript through the Purdue Global Campus Portal. You will need to set up a Parchment account and log in to access the transcript ordering process. You can then select where to send the transcript by choosing from the institutions in the Parchment network or by manually entering the recipient's name and address.

If you are a current student or graduate of Purdue University West Lafayette, Calumet (Purdue Northwest), Fort Wayne, North Central (Purdue Northwest), IUPUI, or a Polytechnic Statewide location, you can follow the instructions on the Purdue University website to request a transcript. Purdue University is currently waiving transcript request fees, but from fall 2025 onwards, these fees will be charged.

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