The Office of the Registrar develops and maintains all records and files for all non-matriculated and matriculated students in degree programs at the University. Course and program transactions or changes are not official unless properly processed through the Office of the Registrar.
All transcript requests come to the Office of the Registrar for UArts programs as follows:
• Undergraduate transcripts
• Graduate transcripts
• Continuing Education transcripts
• Professional Institute for Educators transcripts
Transcript FAQ
• All questions pertaining to transcript requests should be directed to the Office of the Registrar at 215-717-6420.
• In order to process a transcript request the student’s account must be in good financial standing. Please allow three to five working days to complete requests.
• “Unofficial” transcripts for current students may be viewed and printed through the MyUArts portal or obtained from the Office of the Registrar at no charge.
Transcript can be requested in two ways:
REQUEST ONLINE: You can order official copies of your transcript online in minutes through the National Student Clearing House. It is easy to use and secure. All major credit cards are accepted.
• Go to the transcript-ordering page.
• Create your user ID/password and profile (saves your information for future orders).
• Let Transcript Ordering walk you through placing your order,
• Check your email for updates on the status of your transcript order.
• Log on using the userID/password you created to obtain real-time order status and history whenever you want.
REQUEST IN-PERSON or BY MAIL: You may request a transcript by completing a transcript request form available in the Office of the Registrar, or by sending a written request, including the following information:
• Name under which you attended the University or any predecessor institutions
• Current address and telephone number
• Social Security number
• Date of birth
• Last date of attendance
• Program (major/degree or P.I.E. or Continuing Education classes)
• Address where transcript is to be sent
• Signature: transcripts will not be released without the original signature of the requesting student
Mail Requests To:
Office of the Registrar
The University of the Arts
320 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: Transcript Requests
or
Fax Requests To:
Office of the Registrar
The University of the Arts
Attention: Transcript Requests
215-717-6417
Transcript Fees for in-person or mailed requests
Regular Service: there is a $5 fee for each transcript that you request. Checks should be made payable to The University of the Arts. Transcripts will be processed normally within three to five business days and then mailed via US Mail.
Fax Service: Transcript requests received by fax will be subject to a $10 fee. They will be processed within three to five business days and sent via US Mail. Faxed requests must include a credit card number, expiration date and an authorizing signature. The University accepts Visa or MasterCard payments.
Emergency Service: Available for a $12 fee for request. Transcripts will be processed within one day of receipt of request and sent out via US Mail.
FedEx Service: Available for a $30 fee in the U.S. only. The transcript request will be processed within one day and sent via FedEx overnight service.
International Emergency Service: Available for a $40 fee. The transcript request will be processed within one day and sent via DHL.
Requesting a Replacement Diploma
If your diploma has been lost, you may request a replacement. Please provide the following information:
- Name under which you attended the University or any predecessor institutions
- Current address and telephone number
- Social security number
- Date of birth
- Last date of attendance
- Major/Degree program
- Address where diploma is to be sent
- Signed, notarized letter indicating that the original has been lost.
Fees: $50.00
Mail requests to:
Office of the Registrar
The University of the Arts
320 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: Asst. Registrar
Production Schedule: Diplomas are produced three times per year, following each semester: August, December, May. The exact schedule may vary, depending on when your request is received. Please contact us for more information.
Signatures: Your new diploma will be produced as a 'University of the Arts' diploma. It will be signed by the CURRENT Dean and President of the College you attended.
Enrollment Verification
Students often need to send additional information concerning their enrollment to insurance companies, loan services, scholarship programs, and other outside parties. You can make your request several ways:
For immediate service (24/7)
Enrollment verification requests may be made via to the National Student Clearing House secure web site to make your request. There is a small fee for each request made of $2.50. The web site address is: http://www.studentclearinghouse.org/.
Free Service (3 to 5 days required for completion)
You may fax your paper request to us at (215) 717-6417, or you may mail it to:
Office of the Registrar
Attention: Enrollment Verification Requests
The University of the Arts
320 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
There is no fee for this service and we will send them out via US mail within three to five business days from the time the request is received. Our office will verify enrollment for future terms only after the student has registered in classes and has been cleared by the Student Billing Office.
For More Information
If you have questions about any of the services of the Registrar's Office, please direct them to: registrar@uarts.edu or 215-717-6420.
