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Transcripts and academic records
Academic transcript
An academic transcript is a formal record of your studies at the University.
You’ll receive an official academic transcript when you graduate. We will provide you a digital version accessible through My eQuals within 2 business days of your degree being conferred.
If you'd like a transcript at another point during your studies you can purchase one showing your qualifications so far.
You can view a record of your units of study and results in Sydney Student, but this is not an official certified document. Go to ‘My studies’, ‘Assessments’ then ‘View your academic transcript’ for your course.
Ordering your transcript
What appears on a transcript
Make sure that your details are up to date
Your transcript will be issued to you using the details that you’ve provided to us in Sydney Student. Update any changes to your name or gender before submitting a request for your transcript.
Your transcript includes all units of study (attempted, completed or failed) and your grade for each unit. If you have been enrolled in more than one course, it lists all courses (including majors(s) and minor(s)) and all units studied at the University. It is not possible to separate degrees. Transcripts also include information about credit you've received for previous study.
See our guide to grades page for information on how your grades will appear on your transcript.
In late 2023, the University’s Academic Board decided to no longer publish weighted average marks (WAM) on final transcripts for most students. However, if you completed units in Semester 1 2020, your WAM and Converted WAM (CWAM) will still appear on your final academic transcript when you’re awarded.
Once your degree has been conferred, your transcript will also show a ‘final result’. This is not a mark average, but instead signifies that you have completed the requirements of your course.
- If you’ve completed a bachelors degree, your final result will be either ‘pass’ or ‘honours’.
- If you’ve completed a masters (coursework) degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate, your final result will be ‘pass’ (if you commenced before 2011, you may also receive ‘pass with merit’).
What can I use it for?
Your official transcript can be used to demonstrate your qualifications or progress in your course so far. You might use it when applying for a job or to support applications for scholarships or further study.
It is also recognised by professional associations and government departments. For any hard-copy documents to be recognised by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) they will first need to be signed by an authorised staff member at the Student Centre.
If you are requesting a transcript for overseas registration of your qualification, you should contact your faculty or school before you submit your order so that you understand any specific requirements or processes.
If you’re requesting a transcript from amalgamated colleges or pre-1981, digital copies through My eQuals will not be available to you. Please allow 2-3 weeks for a request for a transcript to be processed.
Any results received from studying at an amalgamated college will appear on your transcript alongside results from further study at the University.
If you have been nominated for exchange and need a copy of your transcript for your application to your host institution, contact the Sydney Abroad team at sydney.abroad@sydney.edu.au
Ordering a transcript if you're a current student
If you have an active UniKey, you can order your digital or hard-copy transcript using our current student order form.
Before you order be aware that:
- results will not be included if they have not yet been released. You will need to wait until your results are available if you want these shown on your transcript.
- if you have completed your course, your transcript will only show this once your course has been awarded and you have received your completion letter.
Payment and processing times for current students
Payments can be made by credit card are charged in Australian dollars. The payment will be non-refundable if your academic transcript has been issued.
| Format | Cost | Postage | Processing times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital only | $15 | N/A | 2 hours |
| Hard-copy only | $25 + $25 each additional copy | All documents are sent by express post. Postage costs are charged for each delivery address. Domestic postage: $15 International postage: $55 |
5 business days from when payment is received, plus postage time |
| Hard-copy and digital | $40 + $25 each additional hard copy |
If you don’t have an active UniKey, you will be able to verify your identity by providing your Student ID and the personal email address you had recorded in Sydney Student. If you need to update your personal email address with us, do so before requesting a transcript by contacting the Student Centre.
If you do not remember your Student ID or your personal email address as recorded in Sydney Student, you will receive an ID verification email with instructions on how to provide documentation to verify your identity.
You will be required to provide a copy of a valid personal photo identification with your signature visible, as it appears on an accepted form of personal identification (such as your driver’s licence or passport). Your request will not be processed if this is not included. Student cards, digital driver's licences, local library cards, Medicare cards, or birth certificates are not accepted.
Payment and processing times for previous students
Payments can be made by credit card are charged in Australian dollars. The payment will be non-refundable if your academic transcript has been issued.
| Format | Cost | Postage | Processing times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital only | $15 | N/A | Within 24 hours of payment being received. |
| Hard-copy only | $25 + $25 each additional copy | All documents are sent by express post. Postage costs are charged for each delivery address. Domestic postage: $15 International postage: $55 |
Within 5 business days from when payment is received, plus postage time |
| Hard-copy and digital | $40 + $25 each additional hard copy |
Receiving your documents
Once we’ve received payment we will process your transcript.
We’ll send you an email containing a URL with instructions on how to access your digital transcript through My eQuals. This will be sent to your personal email address recorded in Sydney Student, so make sure that this is up to date.
Hard copies can be posted directly to your elected address or to a third party (such as a Registration Board or University). If required, transcripts can be sealed in stamped envelopes (under 'Options for your hard copy printed transcript', please select ‘Special Request’).
A maximum of 10 hard copy transcripts can be requested in your order, however only one delivery address can be entered. If you require hard copy transcripts to be sent to multiple delivery addresses, you’ll need to submit separate orders.
Last updated: 08 November 2024
