Canisius College

General Transcript Information

• Current students and recent graduates can go to www.canisius.edu and login to their secure area to print an unofficial transcript.  You will need your username and password to login to this site.  If you do not know your username or password contact, our Information Technology Helpdesk at 716-888-2299.

• We are unable to fulfill telephone or email requests.
• Transcripts are issued only at the written request of the student.
• If you are applying for a job or admission to another school and are required to submit all your credentials in one packet, we will send you the official transcript in a sealed envelope to include in your packet.  The transcript will be clearly marked

• An unofficial student copy can be requested for your personal use.

• Transcripts are released only when there are no student account/financial holds on your record.

Select one of the following options to request a transcript.

Option 1:  Order Transcripts Online
Canisius College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide ordering through the internet.  The National Student Clearinghouse provides online ordering service for our students, former students and alumni 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can order transcripts with this service using any major credit card.  There is a $2.25 service charge for using this ordering service

• To order transcripts, go to www.canisius.edu.
• From the homepage select “Current Students” option.
• Under On-line tools select “On-line registration/check your grades/view your 1098-T/run your GriffAudit/request a transcript/request enrollment verifcation” option.
• Login to the Secure Area using your username and password.  If you do not know your username or password, contact our Information Technology Helpdesk at 716-888-2299.  You will be issued a username and password to use the online ordering service.
• From the main menu select “Student Services” option.
• From this menu select the “Student Records” option.
• From this menu select “Request Transcript or Enrollment Verification” option.
• You will be taken to the National Student Clearinghouse Student Self-Service page.
• From the Student Self-Service Site select “Order or track a transcript” option.
• The site walks you through placing your order, including delivery options and fees.  You can order as many transcripts as you like in a single session.
• Although there is a nominal fee for each transcript recipient, you receive email confirmations of receipt, processing and mailing of your transcript.  You can also track your order status or order history online.  Your credit card will only be charged after your order has been completed.
• If you need attachments sent along with your transcript, please note that in the special instructions box you will find during the ordering process.  Then fax or mail the attachment to the Student Records Office at Canisius and indicate that it should be included with your transcript order.
• If you need help or have questions about the National Student Clearinghouse’s transcript ordering service contact them via email at transcripts@studentclearinghouse.org or 703-742-7791.

Option 2: Use the Transcript Request Form
If you do not have credit card, you can use the transcript request form to place your order.  We must receive a signed request from a current student, former student or alumni to release a transcript.

• Complete the transcript request form in person at the Student Records Office.  Please note there is no confirmation or tracking service available with this option

Or

• Download the transcript request form (Adobe Acrobat file 62.7 kb) and mail or fax the completed form to the Student Records Office.  See information below.  Please note there is no confirmation or tracking service available with this option.

Address and Fax Information
        Canisius College
        Student Records Office
        2001 Main Street
        Buffalo, NY  14208

        Student Records Office Fax:  716-888-2996

Questions?  Contact us at:

        Phone: 716-888-2990 or 1-800-278-8933 or

        Email:  sturecs@canisius.edu