What makes a transcript official?
What are official transcripts?
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For example: Your original high school diploma certificate is an official document. A photocopy of that diploma is not.
Documents we accept.
1. Proof of High School Completion
What to submit: One of the following documents can be used to prove you completed high school:
- A high school transcript issued by your school
- High school equivalency exam (GED, TASC) scores
How to get it: Contact your high school’s records office or guidance counselor and request an official transcript. For GED/TASC students, contact your testing agency or follow these instructions from the New York State Education Department.
2. Proof of Previous College Attendance
What to submit: If you have earned credit for courses at any other college or university, we want to see a college transcript to verify your GPA — and get you BMCC credit for classes you’ve already taken!
A college transcript is considered official if it is generated and sent by the school, or you deliver it in a sealed envelope given to you by the school.
How to get it: Most colleges offer an online service where you can request (and pay for) a transcript to be mailed or emailed by them to an address you provide. If you have questions, contact your school’s Registrar office.
If you were educated outside the United States, read this!
If you submit transcripts from a high school or college in another country, these documents must be translated into English and evaluated for equivalency with U.S. education standards. Read our Guide to Non-U.S. Transcripts to learn how >>>