Transcripts
All students, current and former, are able to access both unofficial and official transcripts. The Office of the Registrar offers secure and convenient options for ordering transcripts electronically or by mail. Students and alumni can submit requests online and track the status of their order. Additional information regarding processing times, delivery methods, and fees is available to help ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
Transcripts Explained
Unofficial Transcripts
Current and former students can download a PDF copy of their unofficial transcript at any time through their SOLAR account. Access to SOLAR remains available even after you leave the university.
There is no fee to download an unofficial transcript.
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Log in to your SOLAR account
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Select Academic Records tile
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Choose Download Unofficial Transcript (PDF)
Students may also view their unofficial transcript in person at the Registrar’s Office.
Official Transcripts
An official transcript includes your complete academic record at Stony Brook University, including:
- Enrollment by semester
- Academic plans of study
- Grades
- Degrees awarded (if applicable)
- Undergraduate and graduate coursework
Transferred credits may appear on your transcript. However, your Stony Brook transcript is not an official record of coursework completed at another institution.
If another institution needs verification of transferred credits, you may need to request an official transcript directly from the institution where the credits were originally earned.
Important Information
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Transcripts submitted to Stony Brook University become part of your permanent academic record.
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The university cannot return transcripts sent from other institutions.
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The university cannot forward transcripts from other institutions to a third party.
Ordering an Official Transcript
Current and former students can place an order for an official transcript at any time. Very few holds would prevent a transcript order from being sent out. It is the students responsibiity to make sure that prior to placing an order, that all grades and degrees anticipated are posted to the record. Refunds will not be issued, nor will duplicates be sent out due to missing information.
Check your SOLAR enrollment summary or unofficial transcript to make sure grades and/or degrees are posted.
Official Transcript Delivery Options
Students can use Parchment to place an electronic transcript order.
- Fee: $10 per transcript
- Electronic transcripts are delivered as secure PDF files
- Electronic delivery is typically completed within approximately 30 minutes of authorization
- Attachments may be included with transcript requests when required (e.g., supporting documentation for certification or licensure applications).
Check Status of an Order
Tutorial Videos via Parchment
Students can use Parchment to place a physical mail paper transcript order.
- Fee: $10 per transcript
- Mailed transcripts are sent to the U.S. Postal Service within 3 to 5 business days.
- Attachments may be included with transcript requests when required (e.g., supporting documentation for certification or licensure applications).
Check Status of an Order
Tutorial Videos via Parchment
Students have the option to request expedited paper transcript delivery.
- Fee: $30 (domestic) or $44 (international)
- Delivery is available via U.S. Postal Service or express carrier services
- This option is recommended when detailed coursework information is required (e.g., transfer credit, AP coursework)
- Students with SOLAR access must submit requests through the Academic Records section.
- Former students may be required to retrieve their student ID number prior to ordering.
Students have the option to request transcripts in person at the Office of the Registrar.
- Fee: $30 per transcript
- Same-day service is available
- A valid photo ID is required
- Transcripts are produced while the student waits.
School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine
Students within these programs have their academic records housed in a separate system, and would need to rely on different methods to order official transcripts.
School of Medicine & School of Dental Medicine Transcripts
Current students from the School of Dental Medicine can use Parchment to place an electronic transcript order.
- Step 1: Fill out the Electronic Transcript Request Form to notify the Office of Education that you would like to request an electronic transcript via Parchment Service.
- Attachments can be uploaded and sent with your transcript.
- Step 2: After submitting the Electronic Transcript Request Form, you must wait to receive an approval email from the Office of Education. Once approved, you can then visit Parchment directly to order an electronic transcript.
- Electronic transcripts are delivered as secure PDF files
- Electronic delivery is typically completed within approximately 24-48 hours of authorization
Check Status of an Order
Tutorial Videos via Parchment
Dental School of Medicine graduates can use Parchment to place an electronic transcript order.
- Fee: $
- Attachments can be uploaded and sent with your transcript.
- Electronic transcripts are delivered as secure PDF files
- Electronic delivery is typically completed within approximately 24-48 hours of authorization
Check Status of an Order
Tutorial Videos via Parchment
Students/Alumni of the School of Medicine can contact the School of Medicine directly to place any transcripts:
Phone: (631) 444-9547
Email: