Current students on campus must complete a transcript request form for all official transcripts. Transcript request forms are available in the Registrar's Office located in the John Chrystal Center, or we have a printable request form online in .pdf format. Official transcripts are free of charge. Normal processing time is 2 to 3 working days after the request is received. During peak work times, holiday breaks and end-of-term activities the processing time may be extended. Questions concerning transcripts should be directed to Mary Wells (wells@grinnell.edu).

Transcript limit policy:
Unlimited number of transcripts may be requested when specific individual addresses are provided.
Current Students: 5 transcripts may be requested per transcript request form; 10 transcripts per week.

Current students on leave must make their request in writing. (E-mail requests are not acceptable).The Office of the Registrar will accept transcript requests via fax (641-269-4937). In compliance with the Family Education and Privacy Act of 1974, a signature, authorizing release of the transcript is required. All transcripts are free of charge. Please contact the Registrar's Office by calling 641-269-3450 or e-mail wells@grinnell.edu if you have questions regarding a request for a transcript.

Your written request must contain the following information:

• Name
• Social Security Number
• Current Status
• Class Year (expected graduation date)
• Date of Birth
• Address(es) of where transcripts should be mailed
• Current address and phone number
• An original signature (computer generated signatures are not accepted)

For your convenience, we have added an online printable transcript request form in pdf format.

Mail or fax (641-269-4937) your request to:
Office of the Registrar
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA 50112-1690

The process for overnight transcript service will be as follows:

1) A flat fee for domestic overnight transcripts service of will be $30.00 per package. International overnight service will be processed and charged on an "as requested" basis.
2) Credit-card information including card type (VISA, MasterCard, etc.), number, expiration date, cvv number and phone number must be provided to the Registrar's Office with the written transcript request.
3) Please provide a telephone number of the recipient.
4) When the Treasurer's Office has confirmed to the Registrar's Office that the credit card charge was successful the transcript will be released. NO TRANSCRIPTS CAN BE EXPRESSED WITHOUT CONFIRMATION OF THE CREDIT CARD CHARGE.
5) Please remember that overnight transcript service is not a guarantee of same-day transcript service.