Lower Columbia College has authorized National Student Clearinghouse to provide online transcript ordering to current and former students. You may track your order online and receive email or text message confirmations of receipt, processing, and mailing.
Order transcripts using any major credit or debit card. There is a $10.25 charge (this includes the processing fee) for each official transcript ordered. Your card will only be charged after your order is complete.
The National Student Clearinghouse provides official transcripts for classes completed at LCC only. For GED Transcripts or GED scores, please see GED Testing.
Advantages of Using Electronic Transcripts
- Log in anytime, anywhere to place an order and track the status of your transcript
- No more phone calls or waiting in line
- Sign consent form electronically
- No more mailing or faxing
Order Your Official Transcript
If you know your Student ID Number or Social Security Number, click 'Order My Transcript Now'. National Student Clearinghouse will open in a new window.
- You can select the recipient of your transcript from a list of colleges, or have it sent to any email address you choose.
- Select the transcript recipient carefully. Most institutions require electronic transcripts to be sent directly to them. If you order an electronic transcript sent to yourself, your school may not accept it.
- Upload any additional documents (scholarship applications, law school or nursing forms) you would like to include with your transcript through the National Student Clearinghouse.
- Order updates will be emailed to you. You can also track your order online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transcript requests are processed in the order they are received. Mailed transcripts are typically sent within 5 business days via US Postal Service as first class mail. This does not include processing and delivery time which will depend on where the transcripts are being sent and timeliness of the US Postal Service.
Electronic transcripts are typically sent within 5 business days and are delivered to the recipient within a few minutes. You will receive a notification from the National Student Clearinghouse when your transcript is sent. Because electronic transcripts are faster and can be tracked more easily, we recommend using electronic delivery if the recipient permits it.
Processing time may be up to 10 business days during periods of high volume, especially the weeks before and after spring graduation. Transcripts will be sent in the order the requests are received. Ordering your transcript early will ensure it is delivered to the recipient on time.
It takes up to two weeks after grades are posted for degrees to be awarded. Allow for three weeks after the date grades are posted for final transcripts to be sent.
When ordering your transcript, you will choose between immediate delivery of your current transcript, or you can specify that you want the order to be processed only after grades are posted or after your degree is awarded.
Please be aware it may be 2 weeks after grades post before degrees are posted to transcripts.
An official transcript is the college or university's certified statement of your academic record. The official paper transcript is printed on security sensitive paper and contains the official seal and signature of the college or university's registrar. Official transcripts (on paper) are always sealed and unopened.
Only you may request the release of your official transcripts. Transcripts will not be released to another party or institution without your prior written consent.
Yes, LCC can now send official transcripts electronically! When ordering your transcript you will select whether you want it delivered directly to a school electronically (no email address required), or to a specific recipient email address, or via mail. We strongly recommend the electronic delivery option – your transcript can’t get lost in the mail, you can track the order at every step, and many recipient schools process incoming electronic transcripts more quickly than paper ones.
To download or print a copy of your unofficial transcript, log into ctcLink, select Academics from the left sidebar or the dropdown menu in the upper left, and select View Unofficial Transcript. Click here for detailed instructions and screenshots.