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What Kind of Record Do You Need?
An official transcript is a certified copy of an academic record created by a school or college. It is printed on unique, security-marked paper and sealed in the school’s envelope. In electronic form, the transcript is protected by data encryption. An official transcript is deemed to be accurate and unaltered by the student.
An unofficial transcript is a school or college academic record that can be accessed and distributed by the student, and therefore could potentially be altered.
MPC can provide verification of dates enrolled or graduation date upon request. This verification is less detailed than a full transcript.
Your Records Are Private
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, student information, excluding that designated as Directory Information, cannot be released to a third party without the written permission of the student. This law expressly protects the privacy of each of our students and applies to all MPC students regardless of age.
As a result, MPC cannot release any information regarding the student – including grades, attendance, classes enrolled in, or any other information that is not defined as directory information – to anyone except the student. Monterey Peninsula College will not release information to parents, spouses, children, or any other third party who is not the student or considered a school official.
For more information regarding student record privacy and directory information, please consult the Monterey Peninsula College Catalog.
How to Order Records
Official transcripts can be ordered at www.getmytranscript.com
This will directly connect you to the National Student Clearinghouse which is where orders are received and processed. It is not required to provide your MPC Student ID number when requesting an official transcript through the National Student Clearinghouse. It is a very straight-forward, easy to use, step by step process.
On the request itself you will indicate who you want the recipient of the transcript to be as well as the method in which you would like it sent; either electronically or through the mail.
At this time, unofficial transcripts are only accessible to current students.
FOR CURRENT STUDENTS:
For current students to view their unofficial transcripts, log in to the MyMPC Portal, click on “Open Student Dashboard”. From there, click "View Transcript." Select the "Transcript Level" and choose "Unofficial Web Transcript" as the "Transcript Type." This will be your unofficial transcript. All class information listed there will match what appears on your official transcript.
FOR FORMER STUDENTS:
Former students will no longer have access to their MyMPC and Lobo Accounts. Note: the A&R office does not have the ability to send unofficial transcripts directly to students through email or mail. For former students, there are two options to access unofficial transcripts:
- Submit a new application to the school for the current or upcoming semester. This method would ensure your ability to log on to LoboApps and access unofficial transcripts. However, this is a multistep process and may not be the most time efficient option.
- The most quick and simple option would be ordering official transcripts at www.getmytranscript.com. The only thing to keep in mind is that there is a fee associated.
You can request a degree and/or enrollment verification either in person or by submitting a letter to the Admissions & Records Office.
The letter must include your consent, identifiable information (name, date of birth, Student ID number or SSN), your signature, and date.
In-person requests are completed at the front counter. For letter requests please allow up to 10 business days for processing.
OUTSIDE REQUESTS:
If another organization conducts verification of enrollment or graduation on your behalf, you must provide the organization with a signed release of information to submit with its request.
Physical signed release forms must be submitted to the Admissions & Records Office. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.
See the instructions for Transfer Students to learn how to submit transcripts.
- Can I pick up my transcript in person?
No, at this time all transcripts must be requested through the National Student Clearinghouse at www.getmytranscript.com
- I am having trouble logging in to LoboApps to access MyMPC. What can I do?
If you are having trouble logging into LoboApps to access your unofficial transcripts on MyMPC, email IT at websitesupport@mpc.edu.
- Can I order an official transcript online in the form of an electronic pdf and distribute it to other schools or people?
You can send an official transcript in the form of an electronic pdf to yourself; however, it is considered official only to you. Like an official transcript in a sealed envelope, once opened and shared, it becomes unofficial. It is best to send official transcripts directly to institutions, employers, or other entities.
- Do all schools accept official transcripts in the form of electronic pdfs?
Not all schools accept electronic transcripts. You must check with the school first regarding their transcript policy. If the school does accept electronic transcripts, it is important to find out what email address your transcript is to be sent to.
- I ordered a transcript and the school has not received it. What may have happened?
The time it takes for a school to receive a transcript varies, depending on whether the request was processed as rush or routine, the transit time in the US Mail, and how long it takes for the school to process the incoming transcript. If it has been several weeks and the transcript has not been received, please contact both the recipient and MPC. Replacements will be sent out on a case-by-case basis only.