Seattle Central College Transcript Requests: A Comprehensive Guide
Obtaining your academic transcript from Seattle Central College is a crucial step for various purposes, whether you're applying to another academic institution, providing proof of education to an employer, or simply maintaining a personal record. This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the process of requesting both official and unofficial transcripts from Seattle Central College, including important details about fees, processing times, and specific requirements.
Official Transcripts
Definition and Purpose
An official transcript is a certified copy of your academic record, bearing the Registrar's signature, the Seattle Central College seal, and the date of issuance. It is delivered in a sealed envelope and considered a legal document. Official transcripts are typically required when sending your academic record to other academic institutions, government agencies, banks, or employers, or when you need legal proof of your academic record.
How to Order
Seattle Central College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to process online transcript requests and payments. Official transcripts are available to order online through the National Student Clearinghouse.
Fees
There is a fee associated with each official transcript. As of [insert date - information not provided, check official sources], the fee is $7.95 per transcript, plus an additional per-recipient fee charged by the National Student Clearinghouse. Please note that the official transcript costs increased from $7.50 plus fees to $7.95 plus fees starting on September 1st, 2025.
Processing Time
Official transcript requests typically take 7-10 business days to process. However, processing times may be longer due to staffing gaps or other unforeseen circumstances. As of October 15th, the college was processing orders submitted on September 10th. It is important to avoid submitting duplicate orders, as this can further delay the process. Rush or priority processing is not currently offered.
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Important Considerations
- Student Responsibility: It is the student's responsibility to correctly and completely fill out all official transcript request forms. This includes providing accurate information such as external transcript ID numbers and other identifying information requested by the recipient institution. Transcript(s) sent in error due to information submitted by the requester shall not be fixed or reprocessed. A new request must be submitted through the National Student Clearinghouse with the correct information for processing.
- Transcripts for Students Who Have Not Attended Since 2017: Official transcript orders for student records who have not attended since 2017 are archived and can only be sent ELECTRONICALLY.
- Transcripts for Students Who Have Attended From 2017 to Present Day: Official transcripts for student records who have attended from 2017 to present day can be printed and sent out through USPS.
Unofficial Transcripts
Definition and Purpose
An unofficial transcript is a copy of your academic record without the Registrar's signature, college seal, date, or sealed envelope. It is not considered an official document and is typically used for viewing purposes only.
How to Access
You can access and download your unofficial transcripts for free. There is no limit on the number of times you can access them.
Fees
There is no fee for unofficial transcripts.
Understanding Your Transcript
GPA Calculation
To calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA), follow these steps:
- Multiply the decimal grade you received by the number of credit hours assigned to each course.
- Divide the total grade points received for the quarter by the total number of credit hours for the quarter.
- Take the total number of grade points received for ALL quarters and divide by the total number of credit hours received for ALL quarters.
Note: Always use “GPA CR” which represents ALL credits earned at Seattle Central. The “CR ERN” column is the total of all college-level credits earned.
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Transcript Codes
North Seattle College transcripts, particularly those produced prior to July 1988, may contain letter codes which are unfamiliar or obsolete. Contact the IT Helpdesk for assistance in interpreting these codes.
Transferring Credits
General Information
Students who wish to transfer credits from other colleges and universities to Seattle Central College must submit official transcripts from those institutions. There is no limit on approved transferred credits as long as residency and degree requirements are met. Your evaluation is specific to your program of study. If you are unsure of your program of study, please meet with an advisor or counselor prior to completing a request form.
International Credits
Students who wish to transfer credits from colleges and universities located outside the United States will need to have their transcripts evaluated by an independent international credentials evaluation agency. Seattle Central College suggests:
- American Education Research Corporation P.O.
- International Consultants of Delaware PO Box 8629 Philadelphia, PA 19101-8626 p: 215.222.8454 ext.
Submit an official copy of the un-translated original transcript. Complete the Incoming Transcript Evaluation Request form for the degree you plan to earn and submit it to Admissions. Note: International credits accepted for transfer into Seattle Central for degrees or certificates will not necessarily be recognized at any other domestic university or college. universities or colleges use international evaluation/translation agencies. Met the receiving college local provisos of unique, local prerequisite and graduation requirements.
AP, IB, and CI Test Scores
Official transcripts of International Baccalaureate, and AP score results are required for the purpose of transferring credit toward a Seattle Central certificate or degree. Official transcripts of AP, CI and IB test score results are required for the purpose of transferring credit toward a Seattle Central certificate or degree.
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Additional Information
- Students visiting the Registration office for pick-up are required to show a valid government-issued ID.
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