Transcript Frequently Asked Questions

A request may be submitted to delay printing the transcript until after grades are posted or degrees for the current semester have been recorded on the transcript when you are submitting your request for transcripts via your Parchment account.  However, if you are expecting a grade change, do not order your transcript until you are sure the grade has been changed. The Registrar will not hold transcripts for maintenance or grade changes.

Transcript orders held for degrees are released as your certified by your college and are awarded in the system. To check the status of your degree login into your my.uic account go to you your Academic History of Self Service you can check if the degree has been Awarded.

Please refer to the link below for ways to get in touch with our vendor:

www.parchment.com/chat-support

You can refer to the videos below for some Youtube instructions on different areas of creating an account with parchment; editing emails addresses, customer support, etc…

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZpdoXeN2HU7qQRELNvcAk03e4xQnufD

Need help with your transcript order? The best first step is to log into your Parchment account, then visit the Parchment Help Center, where you can find answers to frequently asked questions ( https://parchmentsupport.force.com/s/parchment-faq?language=en_US ) and articles to support your needs.

You can also engage with ParchieBot, our intelligent chat function designed to answer your questions and provide order information.

From the Parchment Help Center, you can submit a web case for support or contact a Learner Support Representative for assistance. The Support Team is available M-F, 8am – 8pm ET.

Please click here  Track My Order.

An official transcript is a legal document verified by the university.

Official transcripts are printed on security paper with the University of Illinois Chicago seal and Registrar signature. A PDF version will be encrypted and have special access codes to protect your privacy.

The University of Illinois Chicago does not issue out unofficial transcript, you can get a copy of your unofficial academic history from your my.uic portal

• Online Electronic/PDF –>  $ 14.35 per copy
  • Transcript cost $12 plus $2.35 service charge per copy
• Online Paper –> $16.65 per copy
  • Transcript cost $12 plus $2.35 service charge plus $2.30 postal charge per copy
  • Express delivery available at extra cost.
• In Writing –> $12 per copy via first-class U.S. Postal Service delivery

Hard copy: Most online transcript orders take one to three days to process, not including postal/express delivery time. Please expect a longer process time if you have sent the Office of the Registrar a paper written order form.

PDF copy: Most PDF copies are delivered via email that day of placing the online order.  Your recipient will receive an email; with a link for downloading the transcript.

Yes. Select in set delivery destination either search from an existing list or I’m sending to another individual.

You can, but you shouldn’t. The printed document will display watermarks and will be considered

unofficial. You are welcome to order another copy to be mailed to you from the Office of the Registrar.

Yes. After you select your delivery destination and enter in the recipient information you will have the option to add an attachment.

No, all coursework will appear on your official transcript.

“Delivered” means that your order has been fully processed and put in the mail.  If you are having the transcript mailed, it will take several days to receive the transcript after you receive the delivery email.  If you are having your transcript emailed, it will become available either in the morning by or afternoon depending on when your order was processed.

In the delivery destination search type in AMCAS or LSAC etc… Find the right application service and click on it.

Review the recipient’s information. You might be asked to provide further information specific to your application.

Attachments: Some application services will automatically generate an attachment containing your

Application Service ID. Otherwise, you will be given the option to add an attachment.

If you do not have access to the Internet or use of a credit card, transcripts may also be requested in writing. Print and complete the Transcript Request Form, and mail it back to address on the form.

Transcripts from the Michael Reese School of Nursing may be obtained from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Print and complete the Michael Reese School of Nursing Transcript Request Form and mail it back to the address indicated on the form with a check or money order for $22.

Parchment will not allow more than one account to be tied to a specific email address.  If you still use the email address, you can try using the “Forgot Password” link on the Parchment home page.  If you originally logged into Parchment through my.uic portal, but no longer have an active UIC email, then the “Forgot Password” link will not work.  In this case, you will need to contact Parchment at www.parchment.com/chat-support