The University of Michigan has partnered with Parchment, a secure and reliable electronic transcript ordering system, to enhance the ordering process. Students and alumni can track their order status, enjoy a simplified ordering experience, and choose from more options to send transcripts electronically to organizations, schools, and employers.

Ordering Official Transcripts

Currently enrolled students are encouraged to review their unofficial transcript in Wolverine Access to ensure all grades and degrees are posted before ordering an official transcript.

Current Students and Recent Alumni With an Active U-M Uniqname and Password 

  • Log in to Wolverine Access -Student Business:
  • Navigate to: Student Center > My Academics > Order Transcript/Check Status.
  • You will be redirected to the Parchment Storefront for the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Former Students and Alumni Without an Active U-M Uniqname and Password  

Steps for placing your order:  

  1. On the Parchment Storefront for the University of Michigan, enter your email address
  2. If you have an existing Parchment account linked to your email address, you will be prompted to enter your Parchment password.
  3. First-time users:
    • Create a Parchment account by entering your personal and contact information. 
    • Follow all additional prompts to complete the account setup and verification process. 
  4. Select the applicable transcript type on the Available Credentials page:
    • Central Transcript (includes U-M undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs not listed below)
    • Dental School Transcript (U-M D.D.S. program)
    • Law School Transcript (All U-M Law School programs)
    • Medical School Transcript (U-M M.D. or M.M.S. programs)
  5. Set delivery destination:
    • Use the search bar to find the organization or school receiving your e-transcript. If the correct destination is listed, select it from the menu. 
    • If the recipient is not found, click "Sending to Yourself or Another Individual", and select Electronicor Printed & Mailed.
    • Enter the email address or mailing address for the recipient. 
    • Select Mailing Method (if applicable).
    • Select the Purpose (Why do you need the transcript?).
  6. Provide your signature. 
    • If your signature is not on file with Parchment, use your mouse or stylus to sign.
    • Enter your name in the designated fields.
  7. Consent to disclose:
    • Check the box to consent to the disclosure of your transcript.
  8. Review and complete the order:
    • If you select expedited shipping for a printed order, you will be taken to a payment portal to complete your credit card transaction. 
    • Click Complete Order to finalize.
    • An order confirmation will be sent to your email address. 
Check Status of Transcript Order

Check the status of your transcript order online through Parchment: 

  • Log in to Wolverine Access > Student Business > Student Center > My Academics > Order Transcript/Check Status. You will be redirected to Parchment. 
  • You may also log directly in to Parchment.
  • Select Orders at the top of the dashboard to view your order history.
Transcript Delivery Options, Costs, and Processing Times
Delivery MethodCostProcessing Time
Electronic (PDF) Delivery   FreeProcessed within 24 hours
Standard Shipping for Mailed Transcripts (Domestic and International)FreeTwo business days + plus standard delivery time through U.S. Postal Service
Mailed Transcript Orders Requiring Additional Services (e.g., notarization)FreeSeven business days
UPS Next Day Shipping (U.S.)$15 per addressTwo business days + next business day delivery
Express Mail to P.O. Box Shipping (U.S.)$25 per addressTwo business days + next business day delivery
UPS International Shipping$40 per addressTwo business days + one to three business day delivery
Transcripts With Attachments

You may upload a required document to be sent with your transcript. 

  1. Order a transcript through Parchment, select the Attach Additional Documents option on the "Enter Recipient Information" screen.
  2. Attachments sent via electronic delivery are forwarded to the recipient without review by the Registrar's Office.
  3. For licensing or other forms requiring Registrar's Office completion, please allow five additional business days for processing. Both the completed form and transcript will be mailed via U.S. mail, so please provide a mailing address. 
Notarized Official Transcripts

Order the transcript through Parchment:

  • Provide a mailing address as notarized documents cannot be sent via email.
  • Select the Attach Additional Documents option on the "Enter Recipient Information" screen.
  • Upload a statement indicating that the transcript requires notarization.
  • Allow seven business days for processing.
  • Some transcripts may need an apostille from the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal. An apostille is an additional level of authentication given to a notarized document to certify that the document(s) are true. Once you receive your notarized transcript, you will need to send it to the Office of the Great Seal in Lansing to get the apostille. Our office will not send the notarized transcript directly to the Office of the Great Seal, as their office charges a small fee for their services. Their contact information is:

    Michigan Department of State
    Office of the Great Seal
    7064 Crowner Dr.
    Lansing, MI 48918
    517-373-2531
    mi.gov/sos

Centralized Application Services (e.g., AMCAS, LSAC, NursingCAS, PharmCAS)

Through Parchment, current students and alumni of the University of Michigan can send transcripts electronically to centralized application services such as AMCAS, LSAC, SOPHAS, NursingCAS, and PharmCAS.

After logging in to the Parchment Storefront for the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:

  1. Select the appropriate transcript type from the Available Credentials page:
    • Central Transcript (includes U-M undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs not listed below)
    • Dental School Transcript (U-M D.D.S. program)
    • Law School Transcript (All U-M Law School programs)
    • Medical School Transcript (U-M M.D. or M.M.S. programs)
  2. Enter the name or acronym of the application service in the search bar.
  3. Select the application service by clicking on its name when it appears in the search results.
  4. Enter your application ID# if prompted.
  5. Follow the remaining prompts to complete and submit your order.
  6. An order confirmation will be sent to your email address. 
Third-party Transcript Requests

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), third parties must obtain signed consent from the student or alumni to request a transcript.

To request a transcript on behalf of a student, please follow these steps:

  1. Visit Parchment.
  2. Click “Ordering on behalf of the student."
  3. Enter your organization’s contact information and create a Parchment account.
  4. Complete the online form with the student’s information.
  5. Upload the student's signed and dated consent form.

All third-party requests will be reviewed by the Office of the Registrar for approval.

Unofficial Transcripts
  • Current students and recent alumni with an active U-M uniqname and password can view and download unofficial transcripts directly through Wolverine Access by navigating to Student Business > Academic Records > View Unofficial Transcript.
  • Students who last attended prior to fall 1993, enrolled in the Residential College before fall 1996, last attended Law School before May 2000, or last attended Medical School before 1996 must order an official transcript through Parchment, as an unofficial copy is not available.

Transcript Ordering Support

For assistance with transcript ordering, please visit the Parchment Learner Help Centerchat with Parchment Support, or watch the Parchment quick bytes video tutorials:

Current Transcript Guides