Transcripts

A transcript is a complete representation of a student's academic record, including coursework, grades, and degrees earned. There are two types of transcripts: The official transcript, which is required for admissions, and the unofficial transcript, which contains the same information but is generally not considered endorsed. NSU issues and accepts official transcripts in both paper and electronic formats. For instructions on how to order official transcripts, please see below.

Submitting Official Transcripts to NSU

An official transcript is a complete representation of a student’s academic record and is required to be fully admitted at NSU.

Paper Transcripts: Official paper transcripts are issued on official transcript paper bearing the university seal, date, and signature of the University Registrar or electronically. Official paper transcripts must be sent from the registrar of the institution/school issuing the transcript in a sealed, tamper-proof envelope. Student financial aid may not be disbursed until a student’s official transcripts have been received and the student is fully admitted. Transcript envelopes opened by the student or unauthorized personnel are rendered unofficial.

Institutions may mail official transcripts to the following address:

Electronic Transcripts: For NSU to consider an electronic transcript official, it must be received from a reputable third-party delivery agent. NSU accepts electronic transcripts from the following providers:

• Parchment
• National Student Clearinghouse

Transcripts emailed by individuals will not be accepted as official.

Third-party delivery agents may email official electronic transcripts to: electronictranscript@nova.edu

Viewing Your Unofficial Transcript

Students and alumni can view/print an unofficial transcript at their convenience, 24/7, through SharkLink. Students can access their unofficial transcripts from the University Registrar page. Alumni may access them from the Alumni page. Both pages are accessible from the left hand menu.

Former students who attended but did not receive an NSU credential must order an official transcript through Parchment to obtain a copy of their academic record.

How to Order Official Transcripts and View Unofficial Transcripts

1. Log in to SharkLink by entering your SharkLink ID and password in the upper right corner.
2. On the left menu, select the University Registrar page from the My NSU section.
3. Click on Courses, Records, Transcripts in the table of contents to be taken to the Transcripts section.

Types of Transcripts

You may select the type of transcript you wish to view/order:

• official NSU transcript (fulfillment through Parchment)
• official internal transcript (for admission to an NSU program or employment at NSU)
• a Miami Dade County FT-1 Form and Transcript Request
• Bulk Transcript Request

Official Transcript Request

For a regular request, click "Order Official Transcripts," and you will be taken to the Parchment website.

1. Enter information where you would like your transcript(s) to be sent. You can search for your destination by institution name, acronym, location, or email. you can also select to have the transcript(s) sent to yourself, another individual, or a third party by selecting the blue hyperlink under the search box.
2. If sending to an institution, confirm institution, email, and location. Then click "Select".
3. Select the Product Type (eTranscript or paper).
4. Enter order options. You can upload supporting documentation, enter special instructions and quantities.
5. Confirm your shopping cart contents.
6. Accept the consent form for release of academic records (FERPA).
7. Enter payment method and confirm billing address.
8. Confirm your order.

1. Log in to SharkLink by entering your SharkLink ID and password in the upper right corner.
2. On the left menu, select the Alumni page from the Alumni Engagement section.
3. Click on Transcripts and Diploma in the table of contents to be taken to the Transcripts section.
4. Select View My Academic Record (Unofficial Transcript).

Types of Transcripts

You may select the type of transcript you wish to view/order:

• official NSU transcript (fulfillment through Parchment)
• official internal transcript (for admission to an NSU program or employment at NSU)
• a Miami Dade County FT-1 Form and Transcript Request
• Bulk Transcript Request

Alternatively, alumni may access Parchment directly to place an order for an official NSU transcript.

1. Go to Parchment.
2. Click Create Account and enter required information. Once your account is created, you will be able to request transcripts and track the status of your order.
3. Enter information where you would like your transcript(s) to be sent. You can search for your destination by institution name, acronym, location, or email. You can also select to have the transcript(s) sent to yourself, another individual, or a third party by selecting the blue hyperlink under the search box.
4. If sending to an institution, confirm institution, email, and location. Then click "Select".
5. Select the Product Type (eTranscript or paper).
6. Enter order options. You can upload supporting documentation, enter special instructions and quantities.
7. Confirm your shopping cart contents.
8. Accept the consent form for release of academic records (FERPA).
9. Enter payment method and confirm billing address.
10. Confirm your order.

NSU students and alumni who wish to request an NSU transcript for admission to a new NSU program or for employment at NSU may place an internal transcript request free of charge in SharkLink. You may place an order for internal transcripts by following the instructions outlined in the respective student or alumni sections above.

If you are requesting more than 10 official academic transcripts, you may wish to take advantage of our special bulk rate. Each transcript will be inserted into an individual transcript envelope and printed as issued to the student at the requested address, but will not be addressed to a specific individual or entity. All of these transcripts will then be inserted into a large envelope and addressed to you. This envelope will either be held for pick-up at our One-Stop Shop or can be mailed to you.

The bulk transcript rate is:

There is a $17.00 charge for each additional transcript over 100.

Bulk rate transcripts must be ordered utilizing the special Bulk Rate Transcript Request form. We can not offer overnight mail deliveries on bulk requests.