Academic Records
Academic Transcripts
An Academic Transcript is an official record of all study undertaken at the University of Sydney and/or the
amalgamated colleges. The Transcript includes yearly enrolment details (including any current enrolment), units of study, results achieved (including fail grades or units discontinued after the census date), and course completion or conferral details. Transcripts are only available in hard copy.
Certificate of Graduate Status
If you have already attended a graduation ceremony you can obtain a Certificate of Graduate Status. This is an official statement which shows only your degree name and your graduation date. No units of study or results are included.
This document is not the same as your degree certificate (testamur). If you require information about replacing a lost or damaged testamur, please visit the Graduations page
How to Order Your Transcript
All students receive two free copies of their Academic Transcript at their graduation ceremony. Transcripts and Certificates can also be purchased at other times.
If you studied at the University of Sydney during or after 1981, Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Graduate Status can be purchased on the spot at the Student Centre, upon presentation of photo ID.
If you are unable to visit the Student Centre in person, or if you were enrolled prior to 1981 or at one of the amalgamated colleges, you will need to lodge a Request for Academic Transcript form by post, fax or email. A specimen of your signature must also be included with the request. This should be a photocopy of a document that bears your signature (e.g. a drivers’ license, proof of age card, or passport). Any document that required a 100 point ID check to obtain is suitable.
If you studied at the Cumberland Campus, you should use the Faculty of Health Sciences request form. Your request will be processed by Student Central, Faculty of Health Sciences, within 1-2 business days.
Processing Time
If returning a request form, your Transcripts can take up to 5 days to process, plus mailing time. For studies undertaken prior to 1981, the standard processing time is up to 2 weeks, or for the amalgamated colleges, up to 3 weeks, plus mailing time.
Cost
The costs for all Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Graduate Status are as follows:
Minimum Two copies* $ 11.00
Additional copies if ordered at the same time $ 1.10 each
Standard Post (within Australia and overseas) free of charge
Express Post (within Australia) $ 6.00
Express Courier International (outside of Australia) up to $45.00
*You may choose to combine your order, e.g. request one Academic Transcript and one Certificate of Graduate Status for the $11.00 fee.
For further information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions