Drake University Transcripts
Drake University issues only official transcripts. The document includes all Drake courses and accepted transfer credits. It is printed on security paper and does not require a hand embossed University seal. Upon request, transcripts can be placed in a sealed envelope with a hand-embossed University seal on the outside.
Students who have received Extension Education credit:
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Students who have studied abroad at the Institute of Italian Studies:
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Traditional Drake Students:
Continue to the FAQ below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order my Drake transcript?
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Download a Transcript Request Form (.pdf) and submit it to the Office of Student Accounts by one of the following methods:
- In person: Old Main, Rm 102
- By fax: 515-271-4004
- By mail:
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Under no circumstances will Drake will accept phone or email requests.
How much does it cost?
- $5 per copy.
- A bulk discount is applied when more than four copies are requested at the same time. Each transcript after the fourth copy costs $1.
- Payment is due at the time of the request.
How can I make my payment?
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Credit card - Faxed requests will be accepted only with appropriate credit card information:
- Account number
- Expiration date, and
- Signature of card holder
- Visa, Master Card or Discover
- Cash or check - Accepted only when request is delivered in person or via mail. Checks can be made to Drake University.
How long will this take?
- Requests typically can be processed within 1-2 business days upon receipt of request.
- During peak times, such as at the beginning and end of a semester, please allow 3-5 business days of processing time.
- Requests will be processed during fall and spring break; however, due to staff limitations, such requests may take 3-5 business days to process. The university typically is closed for business between the end of the fall semester and the first week of January. Check the university academic calendar for specific semester and holiday dates.
Can I request express delivery?
- Upon request, transcripts can be sent overnight via UPS only.
- Express delivery cannot be made to a P.O. box.
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In addition to the transcript request fee, fees for express delivery are required to cover the cost of shipping.
- Regular UPS overnight delivery: $25.
- Saturday delivery: $37.50
- Overnight delivery to non-domestic addresses: These fees vary. Consult UPS (www.ups.com) for more fee information.
- Express delivery options can be made with the appropriate check box on the transcript request form.
Can my transcript be faxed?
- Upon request, Drake can fax official transcripts. Be aware that the receiver may not consider a faxed copy to be an official document.
- In addition to the transcript request fee, the fee to fax a transcript is $1.
- Drake will mail the original document to the address listed on the transcript request form. If no address is listed, Drake will mail the original document to the student's mailing address on file.
Can I have my unofficial transcript?
- Drake University only issues official transcripts.
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Current and previous students can access an unofficial copy of their transcript via the Student Services tab in blueVIEW.
- A valid Drake ID number (not a social security number) is required to access blueVIEW.
- Alumni who do not know their Drake ID number can obtain it here.
May I pick up my transcript?
- Upon special request, students can pick up their transcripts after 2:00 p.m. the next business day in Old Main, Room 104.
- There is no additional charge for this service.
- Due to federal privacy regulations, transcripts will be released only to the student to which the transcript belongs. Students who want a third party to retrieve their transcript must contact the Student Records Office in at the time the transcript request is made.
What if my record is on hold?
- Certain holds on students' records may restrict the release of their transcripts. Transcripts will not be released until the student has made satisfactory arrangements with the office that initiated the hold.
- The Office of Student Accounts will notify a student if an existing hold will prevent the release of his or her transcript. The student must resolve this matter by contacting the appropriate office(s).
Can my transcript request be delayed until my semester grades or degree information has been recorded?
- Yes. Please indicate this at the time of the request.
- To expedite the processing and increase accuracy, note the specific semester or degree for which you are waiting.
What information should I include in my request?
- To increase accuracy and expedite processing, Drake strongly urges students to use the transcript request form to submit transcript requests.
- Students who absolutely cannot access the transcript request form still must submit the request in writing.
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Such written requests should include the following information:
- Drake ID number
- Full name
- Any former names - Please include those that you may not have even used while a student at Drake.
- Last semester of attendance - If you do not know the exact date, please list your best guess.
- Current mailing address
- Address to which the transcript should be mailed
- Daytime phone number in case we have questions or problems processing your request
- Extension education students should list all classes they expect to appear on their transcript
- Students who studied at the Institute of Italian Studies in Rome or Florence, Italy should note the semester they attended it
- Your signature and date - Drake cannot process requests that do not include the student's valid signature.
I am a current student and have credits that I'd like to transfer to Drake from another institution. Where should I send them?
- Current students: Send your non-Drake transcripts to
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Prospective students: Refer to the Office of Admission.
Note: Drake will accept official transcripts only when they are sent directly from the institution. Drake will not accept transcripts that are hand-delivered by the student.