The College has partnered with Parchment to manage the ordering, processing, and secure delivery of your official student transcript.
Parchment Offers
- Official transcript options – Electronic and Paper
- Replacement diplomas
- Online transcript tracking and email notification
Critical Steps Before Ordering
- Verify records: Check your records to ensure all grades, certificates, or degree awards have officially been posted. Requests cannot be held for pending grades; if you order too early, you will have to pay for another one.
- Know your Student ID: If you do not know your ID, call Enrollment Services at 540-868-7110. Missing or wrong IDs can delay your request by up to a week.
- Use your enrollment name: If you have officially changed your name, you must provide the name you used while actively attending the college.
Official vs. Unofficial Transcript
- Keep paper copies sealed: Hard copies are official only if they remain in their sealed envelope. Opening the envelope makes the transcript unofficial.
- Check requirement types: Confirm if you need an official copy, as an unofficial version is often sufficient and free.
- For an unofficial version: Log into your MyLaurelRidge – SIS- My Student Information – Academic Records – View Unofficial Transcript.
Payment and Fees
- Transcript fee is $6.75
- Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express are accepted forms of payments.
- Additional expedited delivery options and fees are listed on the Parchment website during the process.
Processing Times
- Standard orders are processed within three business days from receipt of the order, except orders placed on weekends, holidays and peak times during the semester.Electronic Delivery – The fastest method, usually delivered within one business day after the school approves and releases the record.
- Standard Printed Mail: Typically printed and sent via USPS mail withing three business days of approval.
- Expedited Shipping: if you need a hard copy quickly, you can pay an additional fee during check-out to ship via FedEx Overnight.
