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Transcript Request Procedures
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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.


Transcript Request Procedures
Please note: These procedures apply only to undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Please visit the sections on the Continuing Education (CE) or Professional Institute for Educators (PIE) extension programs for their request procedures.

ONLINE: You can order official copies of your transcript online in minutes. It's easy to use and secure. All major credit cards are accepted.

-> Go to the transcript ordering page.
-> Let Transcript Ordering walk you through placing your order,
-> Check your email for updates on the status of your transcript order.
-> Obtain real-time order status and history whenever you want using your order number and e-mail  address.
-> Additional fees apply.

IN-PERSON or BY MAIL: You may request a transcript by completing a transcript request form (available in the Office of the Registrar) or providing 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 transcript is to be sent
-> Signature: transcripts will not be released without the original signature of the requesting student

Transcript Fees for in-person or mailed requests
Normal Service: $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. Transcripts will be processed within one day of receipt of request and sent out via US Mail. Not available for requests to the Continuing Education Program or Professional Institute for Educators.

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. Not available for The Continuing Education program or Professional Institute for Educators.

International Service: Available for a $40 fee. The transcript request will be processed within one day and sent via DHL. Not available for The Continuing Education program or Professional Institute for Educators.

Transcripts will not be processed if there is a financial hold on the account of the student. Please allow three to five working days to complete requests.

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


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)

  • submit your request by completing a request online via the MyUArts Portal under the MyUArts Record section or,
  • via form, by obtaining the form available in the Office of the Registrar or,
  • by sending us a letter providing the following information:
    • Name under which the student is attending
    • Social security number and/or student ID number
    • anticipated date of graduation
    • Major
    • Address where the enrollment verification is to be sent.
    • Authorizing signature; we cannot fulfill paper requests without the original signature of the requesting student or parent of the student.

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.

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