Transcripts

Understanding Transcripts

  • A transcript is a record of all the courses you鈥檝e taken and grades you鈥檝e earned at 绿帽社.

Requesting an Official Transcript

  • 绿帽社鈥檚 Student Records and Registrar Services office provides official transcripts through our partner, .
  • The first time you visit Parchment's website, you鈥檒l create an account and then complete your transcript request.   

Accessing Your Unofficial Transcript

  • Current students can view and print their unofficial transcripts by logging into BU Brain.
  • Go to the Your Records tab and select Online Academic Transcript.
  • To print, save the document as a PDF and print as usual.

Apostille Process

  • Some governments and agencies may require diplomas and/or transcripts to be certified with an apostille for legal use in a foreign country.
  • The Student Records and Registrar Services Office assists students with this process by notarizing these documents.
  • The apostille process can take 3-4 weeks due to the notary requirements, shipping times, and multiple steps involved. Please plan accordingly to avoid delays.
  • To ensure a smooth process, carefully review our Apostille Checklist and provide all required materials.
  • If you have any questions, please contact us at registrar@binghamton.edu.

Additional Important Details

  • Access to BU Brain: You can log into BU Brain via the for six months after graduation or for three major semesters if you鈥檙e not enrolled in courses.
  • Phone Requests: We cannot accept transcript requests over the phone.
  • Official Name: Your name on official records (like diplomas and transcripts) cannot be changed after your degree is awarded.
  • Using Your Transcript: Once you open your official paper or electronic transcript, it becomes unofficial, and you won鈥檛 be able to use it as an official document anymore.

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