An official transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record.
Prior to receiving your degree, it includes your legal name, partial date of birth, class year, courses and the assigned grades taken at Williams and Williams affiliated programs, transfer credit toward the degree (specific courses and grades are not posted), dates of attendance, and semester and cumulative grade point averages (GPA), and Dean’s List if appropriate.
After your degree is awarded, your transcript also includes your degree, date of graduation, major(s), concentration(s), and awards and honors received.
Transcript Name
If you would like a name other than your legal name to appear on your transcript, please call the Registrar’s Office to make an appointment with Kath Dunlop to discuss your options.
If your legal name has changed and you would like to update your transcript, please send a request along with a copy of the pertinent legal name change document(s) to Angela Copeland.
Types of Transcripts
Official paper transcripts are issued on purple, heat sensitive security paper which includes the Williams College seal.
Please order official paper transcripts at least one week in advance of the required mailing date, as requests generally take between 2-3 business days to process.
At the time you place your order:
Your transcript can be delivered to you or to 3rd party(ies).
Indicate if you need your transcript in a signed and sealed envelope.
There is no charge unless you request overnight delivery.
Official certified electronic transcripts (PDF format) include the original Registrar’s digital signature, the Williams College seal, and the “blue ribbon” certification icon marked at the top of Adobe Reader.
At the time you place your order, your transcript can be delivered to you or to 3rd party(ies).
Requests for official certified electronic transcripts are generally processed and delivered within 1 business day of the request being placed.
Unofficial paper transcripts are issued on plain white paper and have the word "UNOFFICIAL" printed at the top of the document.
Please order unofficial paper transcripts at least one week in advance of the required mailing date, as requests generally take between 2-3 business days to process.
At the time you place your order:
Under the "Special Instructions" section please note: "This is a request for an unofficial transcript."