Transcripts

California State University, San Marcos Official Transcripts

Official transcripts contain course work taken at CSUSM (including Open University, and any credit courses taken through Extended Learning) The Office of the Registrar does not send transcripts to the CSUSM Graduate Studies or to the CSUSM Office of Admissions.

Only California State University, San Marcos transcripts will be issued. Copies of other schools' transcripts are NOT included. Transcripts from other schools must be ordered from the original institution.

Processing Time

Due to the unprecedented events surrounding COVID-19, the University has decided to reduce operations and student services to transition to virtual modalities.

As a result, we highly suggest submitting your official transcript request via MyCSUSM. Please refer to Order Transcripts page for step-by-step instructions.

Official transcript requests received will be processed within 7-10 business days. Please note: current delays to the mailing system may affect the delivery time of your official transcript. CSUSM does not offer expedited (RUSH) handling of requests.

Due to high volume of requests received at the beginning and end of each semester, transcript-processing time varies. Time-sensitive orders should be requested early to ensure that the recipient receives your transcript(s) prior to any application deadlines or opportunities.

The online request form does not offer the option of holding your request for grades or degree conferral. If you desire to have a transcript sent after these dates, please submit the request at that time, or use the Official Transcript Request Form.

 Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.

Holds on your records

Your request will not be processed if you have any outstanding administrative obligations to the university. These must be cleared before your records can be released.

What makes an official transcript OFFICIAL

For a transcript to be considered official, it must:

• Remain sealed in its envelope
• Be printed on security transcript paper
• Carry the signature of the university registrar and university seal
• All transcripts sent from CSUSM are considered official unless an unofficial copy has been requested.

What is included on an official transcript

A copy of your transcript includes:

• Degree(s) awarded, major and minor, and certificates of study
• Transfer credit from other institutions accepted by CSUSM. Only the total number of credit hours accepted is indicated. Transcripts of transfer credits must be requested directly from the institution that awarded the credit.
• All courses taken and attempted at CSUSM and grade awarded
• Student standing each term
• GPA for each term and institute totals

Additional Questions?

If you have a question about transcripts, you can email our office for more information. Please include your full name (and any other names used at CSUSM) and your CSUSM ID number.

Email registrar@csusm.edu