Academic transcript
The services available for obtaining physical and digital copies of your official academic transcript.
An academic transcript is a certified record of your full enrolment history at UNSW. This includes all courses attempted, results received and awards conferred. Your academic transcript cannot be altered or separated (e.g. between undergraduate and postgraduate degrees).
Applications for academic transcripts cannot be processed if you have an outstanding debt to the University. Debts include all fees, loans, library fines, housing blocks, Art & Design blocks, ATAX blocks and equipment.
UNSW will contact you if you have a debt. You will need to clear this debt before your academic transcript can be released.
Academic transcript services at UNSW
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Important note: Please be aware that if you provide falsified documents to external agencies which misrepresent your qualifications from UNSW, this could result in one of a range of penalties from failure in the course or suspension (where applicable), exclusion and/or the matter being reported to ICAC. As a student, you must be aware of your obligations and responsibilities under the Code of Conduct and Values (PDF, 867 KB).
Need your academic transcript ASAP? Collect a fast transcript.
The fast transcript service is available to all UNSW students enrolled since 1992 (see exceptions). It allows you to request physical copies of your academic transcript and pick them up on campus. For each request, you will receive a minimum of two physical copies of your transcript.
Fast transcripts reflect where your academic record stands on the day of request. Before you submit a request, please check and ensure that:
- All of the information in your myUNSW student record is correct
- All your results are finalised and visible on myUNSW
- Your graduation status is 'Awarded' if you have recently graduated. Otherwise, you can still request a transcript before completing your program.
Please note: Fast service transcripts cannot be mailed to you. For delivery, please request the standard service.
📋 How to get a fast transcript:
1. Apply
Complete the Fast Transcript request form online. You will need to provide personal details and information about your program of study.
You can pay online via credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Personal cheques or cash cannot be accepted.
Your payment will cover both copies of your fast transcript.
3. Collect your transcript
Wait for a Ready to Collect notification, then collect your transcript in person at The Nucleus: Student Hub.
Please note: You will need to present photo ID when collecting your transcript.
If you're looking for a digital copy, access your academic transcript via My eQuals.
Exceptions for fast transcript eligibility
You cannot access the fast transcript service if you are an:
- Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) student who was enrolled in programs prior to 2008 (please use the standard transcript service instead)
- UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) student
- Royal Military College (RMC) student
- Alexander Mackie College or (former) City Art Institute student.
Have a physical copy of your academic transcript mailed to you.
The standard transcript service is available to all current and past UNSW students. This service lets you to order copies of your academic transcript and have them delivered to an address of your choice.
When ordering academic transcripts, please allow at least five working days for your order to be processed and dispatched. Processing may take extra time if you:
- Haven't requested an academic transcript recently
- Enrolled in your program in or prior to 1968.
For the first two copies
For each additional copy to the same address
For each additional copy to a different address
You can pay online via credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Personal cheques or cash cannot be accepted. Please ensure you only use English language characters when filling out your card details.
Refunds will not be issued for a change of mind.
Please note: The service fees above are separate from any delivery charges you may incur (see below).
🚚 Domestic deliveries
For requests within Australia, academic transcripts are normally sent out via Australia Post. You may opt for either of the following services:
- Regular delivery (without tracking) – No additional cost, delivery time up to:
- 10 working days for metropolitan areas
- 15 working days for regional areas.
- Express Post delivery (with tracking) – $10.85 for up to five copies (prices are subject to change without notice).
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If you are sending your transcript directly to another Australian University or College of TAFE (not including Private Colleges, Associations or Registration Boards), the University will send your transcript directly, free of charge.
In your academic trasncript application, ensure to include:
- Your UNSW student ID and your current contact details
- The name and address of the destination University or TAFE
- The name of the department
- The name of the contact person
- The program for which you are enrolling
- Your application number
- Your student ID from that institution (if you have one)
- Whether you are applying for credit transfer.
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If you require your official academic transcript for evaluation purposes with World Education Services (WES), please apply for a digital copy of your official academic transcript via the My eQuals service.
WES is a is a registered organisation within My eQuals. Once you have access to your record on My eQuals, you will be able to share your academic transcript directly with WES through the online portal.
✈️ International deliveries
For international requests, academic transcripts are sent via DHL Express. Please note the following:
- Cost for delivery is calculated prior to submitting your application.
- We recommend you plan ahead for longer international delivery times.
- You must include the following details about your nominated package recipient in your application:
- Name
- Address
- Contact telephone number
- Email address or fax number.
DHL Express have advised that they cannot deliver to overseas post box addresses.
Note: If you have additional request details, e.g. if an overseas institution requires your transcripts to be in separately signed, sealed envelopes, please note these instructions clearly in the comments section of your application.
For further enquiries, please email transcripts@unsw.edu.au.
Proof of Identity
To enable the University to fulfil its obligations under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (NSW) 1998, you must submit a copy of your driver's licence, passport or birth certificate. Your request cannot be processed until you provide this. If you do not have a current driver's licence or a passport, you will need to provide copies of the equivalent of 100 points of ID such as a medicare card, bankcard, student identity card, electricity bill etc.
If you have changed your name since you studied at UNSW, you will also need to provide evidence of this by providing either a copy of your marriage certificate, official change of name certificate or a copy of other relevant documentation.
My eQuals service for digital transcripts
Access your official documents through My eQuals
My eQuals is a secure platform used by universities in Australia and New Zealand for graduates to securely access and share official documents, including your testamur (degree certificate), official academic transcript and Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS).
Access to My eQuals will be available within 5 working days from the Monday after your conferral date. Your login details will be emailed to you during this time. Once your access is set up, you will have control over who can view your records and how long third parties can access them.
🖥️ How to get a digital copy of your academic transcript if you graduated:
- From Semester 1, 2018 onwards
- Before Semester 1, 2018
The following information applies to you if your conferral date is between Semester 1, 2018 and now.
Eligibility
You do not need to apply for a digital copy of your academic transcript. You can access your graduation documents directly via My eQuals.
Please note: You must apply to get digital access to your academic transcript via My eQuals if you are a:
- Current student
- Student who graduated prior to Semester 1, 2018
- Former student who did not graduate
- Inbound Study Abroad (6001) or Exchange (6021) students who completed their program before Term 1, 2020.
The following information applies to you if your conferral date was before Semester 1, 2018, or if you are currently enrolled or a former student who didn't graduate.
Eligibility
You will need to apply for your academic transcript to be available digitally via My eQuals.
Please note: Your transcript will be issued as at the time of processing and will not be automatically renewed with future enrolment. You must re-apply for an updated copy, or wait for an automatic update upon graduation from UNSW.
1. Apply
Complete the Standard Academic Transcript request form online. You will need to provide personal details and information about your program of study.
You can pay online via credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Personal cheques or cash cannot be accepted.
You will receive a link to make the payment once your application has been confirmed.
3. Wait for confirmation
Please allow up to five working days for your request to be processed and your academic transcript to be available via My eQuals.
You will receive an email confirming when your documents are ready to access.
Proof of Identity
To enable the University to fulfil its obligations under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (NSW) 1998, you must submit a copy of your driver's licence, passport or birth certificate. Your request cannot be processed until you provide this. If you do not have a current driver's licence or a passport, you will need to provide copies of the equivalent of 100 points of ID such as a medicare card, bankcard, student identity card, electricity bill etc.
If you have changed your name since you studied at UNSW, you will also need to provide evidence of this by providing either a copy of your marriage certificate, official change of name certificate or a copy of other relevant documentation.
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