Request an Official Transcript
Transcripts are requested one of three ways:
Note: Your HCC transcript reflects all of your credit coursework.
If there are any holds on your account or record, a transcript will not be issued.
National Student Clearinghouse
You may request a copy of your transcript online through the National Student Clearinghouse 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is a $2.25 fee for each transcript requested. A credit card is required for payment.
You will need the following to order a transcript online:
- A valid major credit card
- Access to a printer and fax machine
(to fax signed release form) - An email account
To request transcript(s) online, please click on www.getmytranscript.com
- You will be required to fax in your signature to the National Student Clearinghouse to authorize the release of your transcript. The fax number is 1-703-742-4238. If you prefer, you may mail your signature to:
The National Student Clearinghouse
ATTN: Transcript Request
13454 Sunrise Valley Drive
Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Note: This service is not provided by HCC but rather by a private contractor (National Student Clearinghouse), who forwards the transcript requests to HCC. Using this service does NOT guarantee that transcripts will be processed sooner than those requested directly through HCC.
Mailed Requests
Follow these steps to have an official transcript mailed:
- Obtain a transcript request form: Forms may be picked up at the
Office of Records and Registration, or you can obtain a copy online. - Fill out the transcript request form completely.
- Submit the signed form by mail to the:
Office of Records and Registration
Room RCF-233
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
Transcripts will be processed within two business days. Please allow extra time at peak periods such as end of semester, commencement, and late registration.
Walk-In Requests
A photo ID is required for transcript pickup. No exceptions.
Office of Records and Registration
Room RCF-233
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
Note: A maximum of two copies of your transcript can be processed at the registration office counter. If you require more than two copies, fill out a transcript request form and drop it in the drop slot at the Office of Records and Registration. You do not need to wait in line if you are using the drop slot.