Requesting a Transcript from Western
In accordance with federal laws, a requests for transcripts (official or unofficial) must be made in writing, either by mail, in person, or by fax. We cannot accept phone requests as federal privacy protection laws require a signature.
We have provided a Transcript Request Form with all information needed to request a transcript. If you do not use this form, please include the following in your written request:
- Your full legal name and all previous names you may have used
- Your Student Identification Number
- Your date of birth
- Your current address and contact phone number
- Your approximate dates of attendance
- Full address you want the transcripts mailed to
- Your written signature (authorization to release your academic record)
- Payment information for official transcript request (whether you are paying with personal check or credit card if you are paying with a credit card you can include your credit card information or call us with your credit card number)
Cost
There is a $4 charge for official transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are free.
Unofficial transcripts can be mailed or faxed to you, other designated parties or released to you in person. Unofficial transcripts are chiefly used by academic advisors or for student's personal use.
Current WSC students can print an unofficial transcript from his/her Western OnLine (WOL) account.
Official transcripts can be mailed to you, other designated parties or released to you in person. Official transcripts may not be faxed as the official transcript is on watermarked paper and is stamped with the school seal.
How long will it take to get there? During normal processing time, transcript requests are processed within 2-3 working days. Expect longer processing times during high volume times of the year.
Transcript key for course numbering prior to 1984 and grading prior to 1971.
Grading Policies
Information regarding Western's grading policies, calculating GPA, etc may be found in the Academic Policies Manual.
Academic Dean's List
Students who have attained a grade-point average of 3.700 or above during a semester, while carrying a full course load, are placed on the Academic Dean's List.