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Transcripts

Transcript Requests


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Official transcripts will not be released for any student who has overdue financial obligations to the College of Charleston.

Unofficial Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts of student records while in attendance at the College are available at no cost for most students online via MyCharleston.  The only exception being students whose dates of attendance pre-date 1976.  These records are on microfilm and unfortunately cannot be accessed online. 

Both current students and former students, post 1976 attendance, can view their unofficial transcripts online.  Please see the following for additional information regarding transcripts:

For assistance accessing your MyCharleston account please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@cofc.edu or 843.953.3375 (option 3).


Official Transcripts

Official transcripts only display the coursework and grades for coursework completed at the College of Charleston.  Official transcripts of student records are available at $8.00 per copy.  Extra charges apply for express shipping options.  Currently official transcripts are only printed on security paper and mailed via general mail or FedEx.

The following Student Identification Information is included on all offical College of Charleston transcripts:

  • Full name on record
  • Date of birth
  • Last 5 digits of the Social Security Number
  • Student ID

Official transcripts are issued in individually sealed envelopes with a stamp across the flap.


Registrar's Office Timeline

Processing time is two to five business days.  In order to help you meet your deadline all transcript requests should be received at two weeks before a required deadline. 

The College of Charleston, in the effort to comply with newer federal guidelines and protect students’ credit card information and their records, no longer accepts faxed transcript requests or faxed credit/debit card numbers. Handwritten requests must be accompanied by verification of identity.  Requests via telephone and email are not accepted.  Please see the following methods by which a request and payment for official transcripts must be submitted:

1) Online via Mycharleston

The online transcript request found on MyCharleston allows students to order both undergraduate and graduate transcripts at a cost of $8.00 per copy. Payment is made online using a credit card (American Express, Discover, or Mastercard only).  VISA is NOT accepted by the College of Charleston.  Requests can be made to both U.S. and International addresses and via general mail or FedEx. 

Please see the following for additional information regarding transcript function in MyCharleston:

Any attachments required to accompany your transcript must be submitted the same day via fax with a coversheet to 843.953.6389 or email to registrar@cofc.edu.  You MUST INCLUDE your legal name, the date of the request, and the recipient of the transcript with the paperwork.

IMPORTANT: Transcript Requests via MyCharleston for FedEx
Requesting multiple copies will result in additional FedEx charges as reflected below:

  • FedEx (U.S.): $24.00 per copy
  • FedEx (International): $48.00 per copy

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. 

For assistance accessing your MyCharleston account please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@cofc.edu or 843.953.3375 (option 3).

2) By mail

Please fill out the attached printable Transcript Request Form and mail with an enclosed personal check payable to The College of Charleston or money order. Do not include credit/debit card information.

3) In person

An online request can be made in the registrar’s office with online payment by credit/debit card. Handwritten requests are accepted with payment by personal check. Cash and credit/debit card payments are not accepted by the Registrar’s Office, but can be made first at the treasurer’s office and the receipt provided with the transcript request to the Office of the Registrar. Transcript requests for pick-up must be submitted in person. Requests for pick-up are processed immediately and are usually available in five to ten minutes.

Transcripts pre-dating 1976 are located on microfilm.  As a result, these are not available for Pick-Up or request via MyCharleston.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

For additional information on transcript requests, please contact:

The Office of the Registrar
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC 29424
Phone: 843.953.5668
Fax: 843.953.6389
E-mail: registrar@cofc.edu