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Ordering a Transcript

A Sinclair transcript is a complete record of a student's enrollment at Sinclair, including all undergraduate courses. A student can only order an Official Transcript. Partial and unofficial transcripts are not available for ordering.

Options for Ordering Transcripts

ONLINE - Parchment (24 hours a day/7 days a week)

The Quickest and Most Convenient Way to Order a Transcript. Turn-around time from receipt is typically the next business day. There is a $5.00 per copy fee. Transcripts can be sent electronically through this method.

  • Click here to order an official transcript Online

 

BY MAIL (Form must be accompanied by check or credit card information)

Turn-around time from receipt is typically 5 business days after request is received. There is a $5.00 per copy fee.  Transcripts can only be mailed when request is not done online (above link).

IN PERSON (The Center on Dayton Campus, BUILDING 10, 1ST FLOOR)

Turn-around time from receipt is typically 5 business days. There is a $5.00 per copy fee.  You will have the choice to use a Sinclair computer to use online process or pay and submit the above paper request form.


PLEASE NOTE:
  • No records will be faxed for any reason.
  • No request(s) will be honored without appropriate payment or signature. 

Note to current students: You have access to your grades or unofficial transcript via my.Sinclair

Grades:

  1. Log onto my.sinclair.edu
  2. Click the Colleague Self Service tile on the myHome tab. 
  3. Choose Grades and select a term

Unofficial Transcript:

  1. Log into my.sinclair.edu
  2. Search Unofficial Transcript
  3. You can then click on the link in the results or click the star to pin to our my.sinclair homepage and then click from homepage to view

Transcript FAQs

+ Can I order an unofficial transcript?

No.

All students can only order official academic transcripts. Current students can view an unofficial transcript, by logging into my.sinclair.edu, under the Student Records portlet.

+ Can you send my transcripts immediately?

Yes. During regular business hours, all in-person and online transcripts received by 2p.m. will be mailed the same day. Otherwise, all requests after 2p.m. will go out the next business day. All mail requests, please allow 2-3 business days for processing. Please note: allow 7 business days after the term ends to process held orders for posting of grades and 3-4 weeks after the term ends to process held orders for posting of graduation.

 

+ Who can authorize the release of a transcript to be picked up by someone other than the student?

The family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law, requires that we have a written release from the student with the student's signature who would name the individual to release the transcript The transcript would be issued to the person indicated by the student in the written request. This requirement may be waived only if the requestor is the legal guardian of the student whose record is being requested and has claimed her/him as a dependent on their tax return. A copy of the tax return will be required or a copy of the "power of attorney" document. In such case, the transcript will be issued to the person holding the authorization.

+ Can you fax my transcripts?

No.

Due to security reasons we do not fax transcripts.

+ Whom do I contact if I have a question about my transcript?

If the transcript does not reach the desired destination within 2 weeks, please contact us. All requests are saved for a 6 month period for us to assist with issues. After the 6 month time period, a new request would have to made and fee paid.

If the transcript does not reach the desired destination within 2 weeks, please contact us. All requests are saved for a 6 month period for us to assist with issues. After the 6 month time period, a new request would have to made and fee paid.

+ Is there a charge?

Yes. Online charges $5.00 for both a mail copy and a same day pickup. In-person is $5.00 per mailed copy. In-person payment may be cash, check, money order, VISA, or MasterCard. Mailed payment can be by check or money order, VISA, or MasterCard. We urge you not to send cash through the mail.

+ How do I order transcripts?

Transcripts can be ordered by web, by mail or in person.

Requests for transcripts of student academic records at this time cannot be processed by telephone or e-mail. The family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law, requires that we have a written release from the student. It can be in the form of authentication via the web, a transcript request form obtained from Registration and Student Records or submitting a written request. All forms of request must have the electronic authentication or a signature to release the record. Requests may be sent to: Office of Registration & Student Records, Sinclair Community College, 444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402-1460. Payment must accompany the transcript request. Transcript requests received without payment or signature cannot be honored.

The written request must include the following, or it will be returned to the student.

  1. Full name, typed or printed, with all previous names listed
  2. Signature (required by Federal law)
  3. Social security number
  4. Date of birth
  5. Last year of attendance. If you currently are enrolled and you want pending grades and/or degree certification noted, you must request this and expect a delay. Otherwise, transcripts will be processed within 5 business days.
  6. Number of transcripts needed.
  7. Address(es) of where transcripts are to be sent. Use the complete address, not just a name and city of college. (Student is responsible for the correct address.)
  8. Please include daytime telephone number and email address, if available, of the person requesting transcripts.

Transcript by Mail Request Form