The Office of The Registrar Sam Houston State University

Requesting SHSU Transcripts

Transcripts are $5.00 unless you are currently enrolled. During each semester you are enrolled at SHSU you will receive 5 free transcripts. You have until the end of the semester to receive the free transcripts. The free transcripts do not roll over to the next semester.

Transcripts may be requested in person, by mail or online. Each request requires the student's signature for release. Transcript requests received by mail will have 2-3 day turnaround time once it is received in the office. Transcripts may not be faxed. Transcripts will not be released to students financially indebted to the university or tagged by another department.

In person:

  • $5.00 per transcript
  • Picture ID required
  • Office hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Check SHSU web site for University holiday closures
  • Transcripts are available upon request - no waiting period
  • Cash or checks for all transactions after 4:00 P.M.

***If you would like to authorize someone to pick-up your transcript, please provide them with written authorization including your name, social security number, their name and your signature. They will also need their picture I.D. for identification.

By Mail:

  • You may write a letter or use the transcript request form
  • Name, date of birth, Student I.D. number or Social Security number
  • Your current address
  • Address where transcript is to be mailed
  • Your signature
  • Check or money order for $5.00 per transcript made out to SHSU
  • Mail request to: Registrar’s Office, Box 2029, Huntsville, TX 77341-2029

Online:

*** If a transcript is needed urgently and you are unable to come to the office, follow the online directions.