How to Submit Your College Transcript

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Cornell University requires official transcripts from all colleges attended. Official transcripts must be signed or stamped with an official seal of the institution. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent using one of the following methods:

  • (First preferred method) Through the Common Application transcript submission tool under My Application > Academic History > Colleges Attended.
  • (Second preferred method) Via approved online document delivery services. Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions will accept college transcripts sent through:
    • Parchment
    • SCOIR
    • National Student Clearinghouse
  • (Alternate method) By postal mail or delivery service in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution, addressed to:
    Undergraduate Admissions Office
    Cornell University
    410 Thurston Avenue
    Ithaca, NY 14850

Please use only one submission method. Do not send duplicate copies unless instructed to do so by an admissions representative.

Final College Transcript

All admitted students who choose to enroll are required to send a final college transcript as soon as their final grades become available. Please submit your final transcript using one of the following methods:

  • (First preferred method) Through the Common Application transcript submission tool under My Application > Academic History > Colleges Attended.
  • (Second preferred method) Via approved online document delivery services. Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions will accept final college transcripts sent through:
    • Parchment
    • SCOIR
    • National Student Clearinghouse
  • (Alternate method) By postal mail or delivery service in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution, addressed to:
    Undergraduate Admissions Office
    Cornell University
    410 Thurston Avenue
    Ithaca, NY 14850

Please use only one submission method. Do not send duplicate copies unless instructed to do so by an admissions representative.

For information on how to submit other materials for your application, please visit Application Material Submission Instructions.