Ordering Official Transcripts

Office of the Registrar

Updated 6.13.2023

1. Official Transcripts can be ordered online through the transcript request page:

https://unlv.today/transcriptrequest

a. Current Students

i. Clicking on the “Current Students” tile will prompt the student at the next page

to enter their ACE ID and password to login.

b. Graduates / Former Students

i. You can log in using your NSHE ID, L number, or SSN (if you had one on file at

the time of attendance.)

c. You DO NOT need a password/pin to order transcripts

i. You will click the ‘Next’ button to proceed (you will be prompted for a digital

signature later in the order.)

ii. Recent graduates (in the last 2 years) will log in with their ACE ID and password.

If they try to log in using the Former students method, they will be rerouted to

the ACE login screen for Transcript Request.

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d. Once you have logged in, you will then enter your email address and phone number

(these are your personal preference, they do not need to match what UNLV has in their

records.)

e. Select the type of order you would like to submit:

i. Pickup on Campus: Orders are ready within 48 hours of a successful charge on

the credit card.

1. These cost $10.00.

ii. Electronic Delivery

(NSHE institutions only): Only available for submitting

transcripts to other NSHE schools.

1. This option is FREE.

iii. Mail to Recipient: Transcripts will be mailed within 48 hours of a successful

charge on the credit card.

1. These are $10.00 for the transcript and will also include applicable

postage.

iv. Electronic National Student Clearinghouse (for all other institutions):

1. These are $10.00 are your credit card is charged UNLV generates the

official transcript.

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f. If you select electronic (NSHE institutions only) delivery, you will select the school(s)

from the list.

i. After clicking ‘Next’, you will review the order and click the “Next” button to

provide the electronic signature.

1. Please note: Transactions are NON-REFUNDABLE.

g. Draw your signature on the pad and click ‘Next’ to complete the order.

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h. If you select Mail to Recipient, you will enter the number of transcripts you would like to

send to EACH address (if you are sending transcripts to multiple addresses you will

select the button to add an additional recipient)

i. If your transcript has an insert, please read the statement on inserts. Many of

those organizations accept transcripts from the National Student Clearinghouse

and we would recommend that students utilize this option if possible.

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ii. Then you will review the order and proceed to the next page or add an

additional recipient. All transcripts are mailed via USPS 1

class mail for both

domestic and international orders.

iii. For the Signature Authorization, draw your signature and click ‘Save Signature &

Next’.

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i. You will enter the payment information.

j. Then you will confirm your purchase (ALL transactions are non-refundable)

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k. If you selected the ‘Electronic National Student Clearinghouse’, you will be redirected to

their website.

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l. Clearinghouse will not charge your Credit Card until UNLV generates the transcript

order. If there are issues generating your transcript (such as a hold), you will be notified.

m. Put your personal information into the system. If your name has changed since you

attended UNLV, please indicate ‘Yes’ on the question below.

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n. You must have either a student ID (NSHE or L# without the L) or Social Security Number

to proceed.

o. Students who are not currently enrolled must also input years attended. Students who

attended before 1990 are not eligible to use the electronic transcript system and should

reach out to the Registrar’s office for additional assistance.

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p. Once logged in, you’ll provide contact information and have the option to allow the

school to update their records with your information.

i. Tracking of your electronic transcript is handled by the National Student

Clearinghouse.

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q. You will have a few different options to select for recipient. If your College / University /

Education Organization / Application Service / Scholarship or Professional Licensing

program is not listed, please utilize the EMPLOYER OR OTHER option. You will have an

option to name a recipient and provide an email address for transcript delivery.

r. If you select the “Myself” option, the transcript will be emailed to the email address you

provided in the earlier section.

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s. You will see additional information regarding processing details and delivery

information

i. The only option is for ‘Current Transcript – Process As Is’. Students waiting for

grades / degree conferral / petition processing etc., should verify the transcript

information by viewing their unofficial transcript.

ii. For ‘What type of transcript do you want?’ students should select Complete/All

unless:

1. For UNLV Boyd school of Law students, they can select ‘Law’ to order an

Official Transcript containing only their Law School Grades

2. For UNLV Medical School Students, they can select ‘Medical’ to order an

Official Transcript containing only their Medical School grades.

a. UNLV Dental students are to use the “Complete/All” option for

transcripts. Selecting “Medical” can cause delays with transcript

processing.

3. If you select the Law or Medical option and do not have a Law or

Medical record, UNLV will be unable to produce your transcript and will

not be able to refund the order if your card is charged.

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iii. You will also have the option to select the reason for ordering your transcript.

t. You’ll need to read and accept the school’s terms and conditions for Electronic delivery

method. You will also see the total fee for the transcripts.

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u. Fill in the information regarding the Name of the recipient and the email address to

send the Transcript link. Clearinghouse emails come from a DO NOT REPLY email

address. If the recipient does not see the link, advise them to check their SPAM folder.

v. Yo

u’ll have a chance to add additional recipient and verify the order before proceeding

to checkout.

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w. You will need to consent to the order either electronically via signing the signature box

with your mouse/finger or completing a printed consent form and submitting it to the

National Student Clearinghouse within 30 days.

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x. Proceed with payment details. Your credit card is not charged until the recipient

retrieves the transcript.

y. Click ‘Submit Order’ to complete your order.