Transcripts

Transcript Ordering Information

Official Academic Transcripts from The University of Montana and the University of Montana Missoula College may be obtained in the following ways:

Online (credit card and valid email address required)

The most secure way to order a transcript (and to track the order!)is to use a credit card via the National Student Clearinghouse website.  NOTE THAT TRANSCRIPT ORDERS THROUGH THE CLEARINGHOUSE ARE PROCESSED AT AND MAILED FROM OUR OFFICE IN MISSOULA!   Orders are NOT processed at and mailed from the Clearinghouse location in Herndon, Virginia, USA.  The Clearinghouse serves as a conduit for you to order online. For frequently asked questions regarding the Clearinghouse, please click on the link in their website.

1)     Direct your browser to the National Student Clearinghouse website and follow the instructions

-  For detailed guidelines, please consult Online Ordering Instructions at National Student Clearinghouse FAQ:

Or

-  Login to the UM CyberBear site.

-  Enter your NetID (two letters followed by six numbers (e.g.: ab123456).  Employee NetID's will have an "e" at the end (ab123456e).  Enter your NetID password. It you've never logged in with your NetID, your password is the last six digits of your 790#. 

The first time you log in to CyberBear, you will be promoted to change your password and establish a security question and answer. This will allow you to reset your password later if you forget it. You can find your NetID using the online NetID lookup tool.  If you are a student who has requested confidentiality through the Registrar's Office, your information will not display in the NetID lookup.  If you can't remember your password, click on the password reset button on the login page.

-  Click: Student Services and Financial Aid

-  Click: Student Records

-  Click: New! Order an Enrollment Verification (Free) or an Official Transcript ($2.25 Processing Fee applies) via the National Student Clearinghouse

-  Click: Go to Clearinghouse site.  A new window will pop up!!!

2)     The cost is $3 per transcript plus a $2.25 processing fee.  The $2.25 processing fee only applies to the online orders through the National Student Clearing house.

3)     Updates on the progress of your transcript request or any hold information will be sent to you via the email you provide to The Clearinghouse.

In Person

1) Transcript Order Forms are available at the Registrar’s Office on the Mountain Campus or the Missoula College Campus, or via the following link: Transcript Request Form 

2) Complete and sign the Transcript Request Form .

3) The cost is $3 per transcript and you can make payment by cash, credit card, check or money order at the Cashier station in Griz Central or MC Business Office.

4) An additional $5.00 fee is assessed for requests for Same-Day Processing (Rush Orders).

Standard Mail

1. Complete the Transcript Request Form.  The request must be signed or the order cannot be processed.  Mail the completed order form to the appropriate address below. The cost is $3 per transcript. The $2.25 Clearinghouse processing fee does not apply.

OR

1. Submit a written request and include:
   1. Student Identification Number
   2. Name used at U of M or previous names
   3. Date of Birth
   4. Your signature - required
   5. Last term of attendance
   6. Number of copies
   7. Your current telephone number
   8. Complete address of where Transcript will be sent
   9. Your return mailing address
   10. The cost is $3 per transcript. The $2.25 processing fee does not apply.
   11. An additional $5.00 fee is assessed for requests for Same-Day Processing (Rush Orders).

The request can be mailed to the appropriate address below (see bullets for information).

*Registrar's Office
The University of Montana
Lommasson Center 201
Missoula, MT 59812

Or

**Registrar's Office
Missoula College University of Montana
909 South Ave West
Missoula, MT 59801

• *The University of Montana (AS, BS, BAS, BFA, masters degree and doctoral degree seeking student) transcripts from autumn 1989 to present are available via the National Student Clearinghouse. Transcripts for attendance prior to autumn 1989 are on hard copy and are maintained by the University of Montana Registrar’s Office.
• **Missoula College - formerly UM College of Technology -  (AAS and Certificate degree seeking) transcripts from autumn 1994 to present are available via the National Student Clearinghouse. Transcripts prior to autumn 1994 are on hard copy and must be requested directly from the Missoula College Registrar’s Office.
• University of Montana Affiliated Campuses - We are not able to access, view, or provide transcripts from our affiliated campuses. Students who attended any other campus of the UM system must request transcripts directly from those institutions, which include: Montana Tech of The University of Montana (Butte), Highlands College (formerly Montana Tech College of Technology in Bute), Helena College (formerly UM-Helena College of Technology in Helena), or UM-Western (formerly Western Montana College - Dillon).  Those units also are not able to access or view University of Montana – Missoula or Missoula College University of Montana records.

Payment Information

Official Transcript - $3.00.  If you are using the National Student Clearinghouse online order method an additional $2.25 processing fee is required.  Any other method used to order official transcripts is $3.00 only.

Unofficial transcripts can be viewed on your secure account in CyberBear if you have attended since summer 1990.

Special handling/shipping requests require extra payment as follows:

• Same-Day Processing - $5.00 plus $3.00 Official Transcript Fee
• Express - United States - $25.00, plus $3.00 Official Transcript Fee
• Express - Canada/Mexico -  $35.00, plus $3.00 Official Transcript Fee
• Express - Other International - $50.00 plus $3.00 Official Transcript Fee

Questions regarding transcripts should be directed to The University of Montana mountain campus at 406-243-2995 or the Missoula College campus 406-243-7887.

This office accepts requests via standard mail, ordered online through The Clearinghouse, or submitted in person.  Email, Phone or Fax Requests cannot be accepted.

Transcript Key Information

Transcript Staff:

Kathy Brager
Phone: 243-2938

Shirley Cuplin
Phone: 243-2996

EllaRae Olsen
Phone: 243-2996