Student Records: Transcripts
Transcripts are required for:
- Students who plan to graduate or complete a certificate at GWC (Official college transcipt is required)
- Veterans collecting educational benefits (Official college transcipt is required)
- Students needing to show completion of course prerequisities (personal copies are acceptable)
- High School transcripts are required for students under age 21. Special postcards are available in the Admissions Office to assist you in ordering your transcripts.
How To Order a Transcript
There are three ways in which you can order your official Golden West College transcript:
Option 1: Internet Request
Golden West College has partnered with Credentials Inc. to accept transcript orders via the Internet through a secured site. TranscriptsPlus® will facilitate your request 24 hours per day, 365 days per year for a minimal service charge. Requesting transcripts through Credentials Inc. will:
- Eliminate the need to come to the college to make the request.
- Eliminate the delay created by submitting a written request by mail.
- Authorize and process your credit card payment.
- Facilitate the authorization to release student records as required by law.
- Provide e-mail or fax communication with you while your order is being processed
- Provide operator assistance from 8:30 am (CST) to 5:00 p.m. (CST) M-F, by calling
1-800-646-1858.- Allow you to submit your request any time day or night.
To use this service, click here:Or follow this link: https://www.credentials-inc.com/tplus/?ALUMTRO001206
Check on the status of your order by referencing the following link:
https://www.credentials-inc.com/CGI-BIN/rechkcgi.pgm?TPORDER001206
Option 2: Via Mail
If you wish to request your transcript by mail, you may fill in the Transcript Request Form.
Option 3: In Person
You may request your transcripts in person at the GWC Records counter. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO ORDER TRANSCRIPTS. Please allow three (3) business days to process your request. "Rush" services are available, please see below for details.
Transcript Fees
The first two requests for transcripts and/or verifications of enrollment are free of charge (note: this service is not available through the TranscriptsPlus® service).
A $3.00 processing fee is charged for regular processing of each additional transcript.
We provide a special handling service for an additional $5.00 per copy ($8.00 total per copy). This guarantees your request will be processed by 11:00 a.m. the next business day. If you are mailing your request and chose to pay the special handling charge, please write "RUSH" on the outside of the envelope.
