Official Transcript Requests

General Transcript Request Information

Unofficial transcripts may be viewed and printed free of charge through Campus Connection. This View/Print Unoffical Transcript article explains how. Note: Unofficial transcripts are only available for students who were enrolled at VCSU Fall 2003 or later.
Official transcripts may be ordered directly from Parchment through their secure website. Valley City State University has authorized Parchment to provide official transcript ordering online. If you need to have your VCSU transcript sent to another North Dakota public college or university, PLEASE READ BELOW. Note: A valid email address and credit/debit card is needed to order a transcript.
Transcript requests for academic coursework completed at other institutions must be directed to the respective institutions.
An official transcript will not be issued if a financial hold is placed on a student account.

Transcripts Between North Dakota Public Colleges and Universities

If you need your VCSU transcript for admission at a North Dakota University System (NDUS) public college or university, you do NOT need to submit an official transcript request through Parchment. The NDUS campus to which you are applying will be able retrieve your VCSU academic transcript at NO CHARGE to you. NO REFUNDS will be granted for individuals who inadvertently request transcripts to be exchanged between NDUS colleges and universities via Parchment. NDUS schools include:
1. Bismarck State College
2. Dakota College at Bottineau
3. Dickinson State University
4. Lake Region State College
5. Mayville State University
6. Minot State University
7. North Dakota State College of Science
8. North Dakota State University
9. University of North Dakota
10. Williston State College

Transcripts Sent to North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ND ESPB)
1. Go to: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/32954/institution
2. You can create an account or login into your existing account by entering your email address
3. Click the Order button next to the Transcript option

4. Click on the I’m Sending To Myself Or Another Individual
5. Then select I Am Sending This To Another Individual

6. Type in ND ESPB for the Business Name

7. Type in espbinfo@nd.gov for the recipient’s email
8. When it asks, “Are you sure you want to send to this destination?”, click Yes, Continue With Selection

Processing Time

For transcripts to be sent immediately, select Now as the processing time. These orders will be issued in approximately 2 business days. You will see a pre-authorization charge on your credit card, but you are not charged until your transcript is delivered.
For transcripts to include a degree you are graduating with soon, select Hold for Degree as the processing time. Hold for Degree orders are usually processed 14 business days after the last day of finals. Your debit/credit card will be charged immediately when the order is placed.
For transcripts to include the current term's final grades, select Hold for Grades as the processing time. Hold for Grades transcript orders are usually processed 4 business days after the last day of finals. Your debit/credit card will be charged immediately when the order is placed.

Delivery Information

Electronic PDF - $5.50 per transcript
- Once your order is received, the transcript will be sent electronically within 2 business days.
Regular First Class USPS Mail - $8.00 per transcript
- Once your order is received, the transcript will be mailed within 2 business days. Please allow additional 5-7 business days for delivery by the United States Postal Service.
Hold for Pick Up - $8.00 per transcript
- Once your order is received, the transcript will be available for pick-up within 2 business days. You will receive an email notification when your transcript is ready for pick-up. Photo ID is required for pickup.
FedEx (United States and Canada) - $8.00 per transcript plus $25.00 surcharge per order
- This option is applicable for U.S. and CANADA delivery. Transcript will be mailed to recipient via FedEx within 2 business days after the order is received in the Registrar's Office for receipt within 2 business days.

FedEx (International) - $8.00 per transcript plus $47.50 surcharge per order
- Transcript will be mailed to recipient via FedEx within 2 business days after the order is received in the Registrar's Office for receipt within 2 business days.

If you do not have a major credit/debit card and valid email address, please print the Transcript Request Form below.