CENTER FOR STUDENT SERVICES

Transcripts

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

On-line: PLEASE NOTE:  If you have taken any classes before the Fall of 1979, you will not be able to request transcripts through this system. Please complete this form, and mail it to the Center for Student Services. 

All online requests are processed within the next business day. Once processed, transcripts are sent via USPS first class mail. There is a $10.00 charge for each official transcript.

  • If you are applying to a William Paterson Undergraduate or Graduate program, you don’t have to request your transcripts from WPU. Please contact the appropriate Admissions Office for further details.
  • You will need to supply your Social Security number or WPU Banner ID (855#). The information you enter will only be used to look up your record in the University databases. 
  • Your personal information will be treated in accordance with The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Please read the following statement regarding FERPA before proceeding.
  • Please check your unofficial transcript to verify final grades and degrees posted, before requesting transcripts.
  • The “Hold for Grades” option is available only for the FALL and SPRING semesters. This option should be selected if you are currently enrolled in the present semester and wish to include the coursework on the transcript. These transcripts are processed on June 1 for SPRING and January 10 for FALL.
  • The “Hold for Degree” option is available only if you are expecting to graduate by the end of the current semester.  This option should be selected if you are currently enrolled in the present semester and wish to include your degree designation on the transcript. Please adhere to the following schedule when selecting “hold for degree”:    

Graduation Month:

Hold for degree transcripts accepted:

Transcripts generated on:

January

December 15 – February 19

February 20

May

May 06 – June 19

June 20

August

August 1- September 19

September 20

 

Step-By-Step Instructions to Complete the On-Line Transcript Request:

  • Use your social security number (with no spaces or dashes, e.g. 123456789) as your User ID and your six digit birth date (mmddyy) as your PIN, and log in. You may be asked to create a security question.If you are unable to login, please email us at studentservices@wpunj.edu.
  • Under the Personal Information tab, select "Student & Financial Aid" and then "Student Records".
  • Finally, click on Request Official Transcript.
  • IMPORTANT: DO NOT CLOSE THE PAYMENT WINDOW AFTER SUBMITTING YOUR PAYMENT. PLEASE SELECT THE "CONTINUE" LINK TO COMPLETE YOUR REQUEST.
  • Click here to access the online application.

Please note: If you have a cover letter that must accompany your transcript, please e-mail your document to studentservices@wpunj.edu.

Mail:

To request an official copy of your transcript by mail, please complete this Transcript Request form, and mail it with the appropriate fees to:

William Paterson University | Center for Student Services | Morrison Hall 101

300 Pompton Road | Wayne, New Jersey 07470

  • All requests received by mail are processed within 5 business days (Try our easy and convenient online request for next business day processing).There is a $10.00 charge for each official transcript.
  • An overnight delivery option is available through the USPS for an additional charge of $18.95 (US addresses only).
  • Payments must be made by check or money order payable to “WPU”.

We do not accept fax or email requests.

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

  • Click here to login.
  • Use your social security number (with no spaces) as your User ID and your six digit birth date (010186) as your PIN, and log in.
  • Under Personal Information, select Student & Financial Aid, and then Student Records.
  • Finally, select the Unofficial Transcript link.