Official transcripts are issued by the Registrar's Office and bear the University seal and Registrar signature. Official transcripts are not processed if the student has an outstanding obligation, financial or otherwise. Holds can be checked through PAWS.
On-Line Request Walk In Request Written Request Form
Unofficial transcripts are for personal and immediate use. They cannot be used as an official document. Students can obtain an unofficial transcript through PAWS. Unofficial transcripts cannot be viewed if the student has an outstanding obligation, financial or otherwise. Holds can be checked through PAWS.
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Unofficial Transcript Directions
PAWS transcript directions are as follows:
1. Go to PAWS
2. Enter Secure Area
3. Enter your user ID - Jag number
4. Enter your PIN
5. Click Student Services & Financial Aid
6. Click Student Records
7. Click Academic Transcripts
8. Choose all Levels and Web
Students may also update their mailing address through PAWS. If for any reason transcripts cannot be released, you will be notified by email or mail.
Forgot or need your student number or pin?
Requesting Official Transcripts
The University of South Alabama has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide transcript ordering via the Internet. To order an official transcript, log on to the Clearinghouse secure site.
If you are a first-time visitor, you will be directed to create a personal profile and user ID/Password, which you will use to place future orders.
The site walks you through placing your order, including delivery options and fees. You can order as many transcripts as you like in a single session. The fee is $8 per copy plus a $2.25 processing fee charged per recipient.
In order to ensure confidentiality and to comply with federal regulations you must complete the Consent to Release form. You will be instructed to print the form, sign and fax it to the Clearinghouse (703-742-4238) before your order can be completed.
Order updates will be e-mailed to you. You can also check the order status or history online.
If you need help or have questions about the National Student Clearinghouse transcript ordering service, contact them via e-mail at transcripts@studentclearinghouse.org or phone 703-742-7791.
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Walk-in requests for transcripts can be made at the service counter of the Registrar's Office located in Meisler Hall, Suite 1100. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Transcript requests are taken until 4:45 p.m.
Official transcripts are $8.00 per copy.
Processing time generally takes two to three business days upon receipt of the transcript request. One week should be allowed for a request made at the end of any semester.
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Official transcripts are $8.00 per copy.
To request a copy of your USA transcript, complete a Request for Transcript form and mail or fax the request to:
Office of the Registrar
Meisler Hall, Suite 1100
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 36688
Fax: 251-460-7738
General Information
The cost to fax a transcript is $10.00 for a domestic fax number and $15.00 for an international fax number. Faxed transcripts are considered unofficial. On the transcript request form, the fax number and the mailing address of the recipient must be included. The policy is that a faxed transcript must also include mailing an official transcript to the recipient's mailing address provided on the transcript form. The cost for this official transcript is $8.00 per copy. The total cost to process a fax transcript to a recipient is $18.00 for domestic number and $23.00 for international number.
Federal Express/Express Mail Packages
To use Federal Express, you must go to http://www.fedex.com and set up an account number. This account number must be included on your transcript request.
For transcripts being submitted as part of a packet or as hand-delivered, request a self-managed transcript. The self-managed package is indicated with "issued to student for self managed package" stamped on the transcript. It is placed in a sealed envelope marked as "Official Document" on front. The self-managed package will be determined as "official" or "unofficial" by the recipient. The student is responsible for determining the recipient's policy for self-managed packages.
Transcripts sent directly to third party businesses or schools are "official".
A third party cannot pick up a transcript without written permission from the student.
College of Medicine (Student Records) Federal Express National Student Clearinghouse PAWS PAWS Pin/Jag Number Form Transcript Request Form
Office of the Registrar
Meisler Hall, Suite 1100
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 36688
Phone: (251) 460-6251 and press "1"
Fax: (251) 460-7738
Email: transcripts@usouthal.edu
University
of South Alabama - Office of the Registrar
Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002 - (251)460-6251
For questions or comments Contact
Us
http://www.southalabama.edu/registrar/contact.htm
Last Update: 2007-03-21
