University of Richmond Official Transcript Policy

• Transcripts must be requested in person, by mail, or by fax (student/alumni signature required) and only University of Richmond transcripts may be requested or released.

• To obtain a copy of your transcript in person, you must have an acceptable and valid ID (proof of identity) with signature and photo. Please present your ID at the time of your request, if the name shown on your primary identification does not match the name on your school records, you will be required to present additional proof of identity.

• Each request requires an individual form with student/alumni signature.

• E-mailed requests are not accepted.

• Financial obligations (holds) to the university must be cleared before requests can be honored.

• While we process transcripts daily, we reserve the right to a three to five day processing time.

• Transcripts will be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service. Requests for rushed delivery will be handled through Federal Express. Requestor must submit written request before 3pm and provide a FedEx account number.

• The University of Richmond will not fax transcripts.

• Walk-in request limit – if more than 25 transcripts are needed the requestor should allow five business days for processing.

Fees for transcripts:

• Students/alumni receive up to 80 free transcripts. 

• Students with non-credit records only (CEU courses) receive up to 10 free transcripts.

Once 80 transcripts have been issued per person, the following fees will be charged:
(for current students, this fee can be charged to the student's account)

• For each transcript printed/picked up                                           $1.00

• For each transcripts mailed/requested in sealed envelope                 $2.00

Law students applying to clerkships may apply for a fee waiver through the Law School Career Service office.

Requesting Copies of Your Official Transcript in Person
The Office of the University Registrar is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and is located in Sarah Brunet Hall. Students and former students are welcome to visit the office and request a transcript free of charge. The Registrar's Office provides a short transcript request form which must be completed. Depending on the number of pending requests, transcripts can be processed while you wait. Please note, however, that if the number of transcripts pending is high or if transcript verification must be completed (for older student records), it may be an hour or more before a transcript is ready.

Requesting Your Official Transcript by Mail or by FAX
The Office of the University Registrar accepts requests for free Official Transcripts by fax (804-287-6578) or by Mail. Print an Academic Record Request form (pdf), print, complete, and fax or mail to the office. Requests will usually be processed within 24-48 hours of receipt. Please note that although you may request a transcript via fax, you may not receive a transcript by fax.

Our Mailing Address:
Office of the University Registrar
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Whom to Call for Help:
You can contact the Registrar's Office at 804-289-8639 with questions about transcript requests, or send e-mail to registrar@richmond.edu. Please note that we cannot accept e-mail requests for transcripts.