Transcripts

Current and former students must order their official Drake University transcripts online via the National Student Clearinghouse.  Students may use this service 24 hours per day, and they may track the progress of their order.

No orders will be accepted over the phone or via email.

Click here for detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Each requested copy costs $10.00.  A single $2.50 surcharge will be added to all orders. A $5.00 surcharge will apply to transcripts sent internationally via standard mail.  Express shipping options are available at an additional charge.  Payment is due at the time that the request is processed.

If an unofficial copy would suffice, current students can access an unofficial copy of their transcript using the Unofficial Transcript link under the Student Records heading in MyDrake.  A valid Drake ID number and password is required. Former students can access their unofficial transcript for up to one year following their last date of attendance within Self Service. 

You must submit valid credit or debit card information at the time you submit your request.  Cash and checks are not accepted.

Electronic transcript orders are typically fulfilled within the hour the are received.  Orders for mailed or express mail are processed the following business day and can take 2-3 weeks to be delivered.

Yes, Drake is able to submit transcripts electronically.  Once the electronic transcript has been sent, Drake cannot retrieve your order to be resent.  Please ensure you have the recipient’s correct email address before requesting.  The electronic transcript is only available for download for 30 days.  If it is not retrieved before the 30^th day, it will expire, and you will have to reorder a new transcript.

Yes, Drake University offers several express shipping options depending on the destination.  In addition to the transcript request fee, fees for express delivery are required to cover the cost of shipping.

Effective July 22, 2022

• Express/United States - $39.00
  
• Express/Canada & Mexico - $59.00
  
• Express/International - $75.00

Drake University offers a certified mail transcript at a $12.00 surcharge. 

Drake University is not able to fax transcripts.

Drake is not responsible for items that get lost in the mail; therefore refunds will not be given for lost mail.  For electronic transcripts, Drake will not provide refunds for transcripts that are not retrieved.

The National Student Clearinghouse processes transcript requests automatically and we are unable to cancel requests. Once you have submitted your order there are no cancellations.  You will be charged for the order and there are no refunds. 

No.  Students are encouraged to check their unofficial transcript on Self Service prior to requesting a transcript.  All transcripts will be sent immediately with current information at the time they are ordered.

If you are a Drake degree-seeking student, contact your academic advisor or advising specialist to review your registration. If you are a Continuing Education and Professional Development students, please reach out to Continuing Education and Professional Development Office for assistance.

Current students: Send your non-Drake transcripts to

Drake University
Office of the Registrar
2507 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311

Or

Email to registrar@snsxedu.net

Prospective students: Send to the Office of Admission.

Note: Drake can accept official transcripts only if they are sent directly from the institution. Drake will not accept transcripts that are hand-delivered by the student.