Students or alumni who need a copy of their academic record (called a ‘transcript’) must request an official transcript online. The official transcript arranges the academic record in semester sequence, and contains the RISD seal and signature of the Registrar. The transcript is a complete and permanent record of all courses and grades taken at the institution while enrolled.  As such, requests to remove courses from the transcript are not entertained.

Official transcript ordering is provided through Parchment.

  • Current students may request an official transcript here.

  • Alumni may request an official transcript here.

If you have a financial hold preventing transcript ordering and you require a transcript for employment purposes and are unable to fulfill your financial obligations to the Institution at this time, please contact the office associated with your hold. There may be potential for a one-time, temporary release allowing you to order a transcript.

Generally, electronic pdf transcripts are processed within 30 minutes, and printed transcripts are processed within 2-4 business days, except during registration or certain times of the year when requests are especially heavy. Please note: printed transcripts need time to flow through the mail system, which can add several days to the process.

Some countries outside of the United States require an “Apostille” on the transcript. Apostilles will be processed with the Office of the Rhode Island Secretary of State once RISD receives all required information and payment.

The Registrar’s Office accepts electronic transcripts from the National Student Clearinghouse and Parchment only.

Refer to the Registrar’s Office website for further information.