Official Transcript Requests

Students who have attended CSUSM may request free official transcripts by sending a written request to: 
  
Transcript Request
Office of the Registrar
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 
  
Print the downloadable form:  Transcript Request Form 
  
You must include the following information in your written request:  

  1. Student ID
  2. Your full name and current address (include city, state, and zipcode) at the time of attendance
  3. Your daytime phone number (with area code)
  4. Your email
  5. The full name and address (include city, state, and zipcode) to which the transcript(s) are to be sent
  6. The number of official transcripts to send
  7. Date of your last attendance at CSUSM
  8. If your degree has not been posted, do you want us to hold it for degree posting?
  9. Sign and date your request

You may fax your transcript request form or written request to the Office of the Registrar:  760-750-3700.

Financial Holds:
Official transcripts will not be sent if you have any outstanding financial holds.  Once your holds have been reconciled, your request will be processed. 

Process time:
Official transcripts are mailed within 7-10 business days upon receipt of requests.  During the add/drop period, the processing of official transcripts may be delayed a week.  Please plan accordingly.

Note:  CSU San Marcos does not provide same day service as official transcripts are free and processed within  7-10 business days upon receipt. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1.  Who would I contact to verify that CSUSM received my transcript request form?
Ans:  Please send an email to registrar@csusm.edu

2.  I noticed an incorrect grade on my transcript, what do I do to correct my grade?
Ans:  The faculty of the course reported final grades to the Office of the Registrar, and therefore, your faculty will need to submit a Grade Change form to correct your grade. 

3.  Is there a limit on the number of transcripts I can order?
Ans:  No.   Your transcipt requests will be processed in the order received.

4.  I graduated from CSUSM many years ago and had access to view my academic record online, how can I print or view my unofficial transcript now?
Ans:  Students who graduated in the Spring of 2008 or earlier will need to request a free official transcript to view their academic record.   Print the transcript order form and fax to 760-750-3700 and we will expedite your request.