Transcript Requests 

• Rice University charges $5.00 per transcript (a $2.75 surcharge is added to transcripts ordered through the National Student Clearinghouse).
• Transcript processing takes 2-3 business days during non-peak periods and 5-7 business days during peak periods.
• Per university policy, official transcripts will not be released to anyone whose financial obligations have not been met.

How to Request

Transcripts can be ordered online via ESTHER or via the National Student Clearinghouse. While both methods of online transcript ordering offer 24/7 convenience and secure transactions via major credit cards, ESTHER is the preferred method of order submission.

• ESTHER
• National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)

ESTHER

ESTHER is the online self-service resource for students and alumni at Rice. Additional information on ESTHER can be located on the ESTHER FAQ page.

Rice students in attendance prior to Fall 1999 should email transcripts@rice.edu if they have not recently requested a transcript. These student records are housed in an inactive database and need to be migrated to the current student system and verified for GPA calculations.

To place an order in ESTHER:

1. Login to ESTHER
2. Click Student Services & Account Information > Student Records & Account Information > Order an Official Transcript
3. Carefully read and follow the step-by-step process
4. If additional documents or attachments need to be sent with your transcript, you must email or fax them immediately after ordering your transcript.

• Email: transcripts@rice.edu
• Fax: 713-348-5921 ATTN: Transcripts

After one business day, you may verify the status of your transcript order in ESTHER:

1. Login to ESTHER
2. Click Student Services & Account Information > Student Records & Account Information > View Previous Transcript Orders
3. Select the appropriate order (by date)

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National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)

To ensure confidentiality and to comply with federal regulations, a signature release form is required and must be sent to the NSC with each order.

To place an order and obtain your release form through the NSC:

1. Go to the National Student Clearinghouse
2. Select Rice University from the pull-down menu
3. Click Submit
4. Carefully read and follow the step-by-step process

You can track your order online and you will receive email updates. If the consent form for your order is outstanding, links to both a PDF and HTML version of your form will be available online. You can fax, email or mail the completed form to the National Student Clearinghouse. You can also obtain a copy of the consent form by clicking the link in the email updates.

If additional documents or attachments need to be sent with your transcript, please specify that in the special instructions section of your order form. Additionally, you must email or fax documents to the Office of the Registrar. 

• Email: transcripts@rice.edu
• Fax: 713-348-5921 ATTN: Transcripts

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Questions

Questions regarding transcripts should be directed to transcripts@rice.edu.

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