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Requesting a Transcript

You may order a transcript by mail, fax, or in person by completing
The Transcript Request Form or by letter.  Your request should include:

  • Current name and other names under which we may have your records
  • Student Identification Number. (For most students, this is your Social Security number.)
  • Current address and daytime telephone number or email address
  • Birthdate (for identification purposes)
  • Approximate dates of attendance at SIUE
  • Name and address of person or organization to receive transcript
  • Your signature
  • Delivery instructions — pick up (photo ID is required), mail, Express Mail.

You can submit payment by check or money order - $5 per copy. Express Mail requires payment of the current Express Mail rate ($16.25 as of May, 2007) in addition to the $5.00 transcript fee. Express Mail rates for delivery outside the United States vary. Check with the U.S. Postal Service for the exact charge. Postal rates are subject to change.

To ensure that no one can obtain a copy of your academic records without your permission, we require your signature at the time of the request. 

If you choose to fax your request, please mail your check to us as soon as possible after sending the fax, with a note indicating this is payment for a request submitted by fax. If you do not have an outstanding financial obligation to the University, we will process your request before the transcript payment is received.

Our fax number is (618) 650-3332 or (618) 650-2081. Our mailing address follows.

Office of the Bursar
Rendleman Hall, Room 1101
#6 Hairpin Drive
P.O. Box 1042
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1042



Transcripts cannot be released for persons with an outstanding financial obligation to the University. Questions regarding your account should be directed to the Office of the Bursar at (618) 650-3128.

Normal processing time for transcripts is 3–5 working days after receipt of the request.


 Questions? Send an e-mail here, or call (618) 650-2287. We’ll be glad to help.





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