Request Transcripts

The transcript is the University’s statement of a student’s academic record.  The official transcript is printed on blue security paper and is issued by the Office of Admissions and Records.  It lists all courses completed and grades earned in chronological order by semester.  The transcript also contains notations of courses in progress, transfer coursework, academic status, distinctions, administrative actions, and degrees awarded.

There is no charge for transcript service.

Outstanding financial obligations to the University will delay the release of official transcripts.  Transcripts will not be released until all financial obligations are cleared.  If you have questions regarding your account, please contact Accounting Services at (318) 797-5275.

Transcripts may be requested in one of three ways:

• Online using COMPASS
• In person
• In writing
  

Ordering official transcripts via COMPASS (Generally, only available to students who attended after 1984):

 

Instructions for ordering via COMPASS:

1. Logon to COMPASS using your Student Identification Number and PIN

2. Select Records from the menu bar

3. Select Transcript Request 

4. Select whether the transcript is to be sent:

• Directly to you at the displayed address (if address is incorrect, select Profile from the menu bar and change your address information prior to completing your transcript request).
• To a College or University (click on the blue question mark for a comprehensive list of Colleges and Universities)
• To an agency (click on the blue question mark for a list of agencies)
• To other (If the address where the transcript needs to be mailed is not available in either of the above lists please use this option to fill in the required information).
  

5. Select the number of copies that are being requested and when the transcripts are to be sent (now or after grades are posted).

6. Click on the red “Submit” button.

Transcripts requested via COMPASS will generally be processed the next business day.  You may track your transcript request by logging onto COMPASS, select “Records” from the menu bar and then select “Display Transcript Request Info.”

Ordering official transcripts in person:

To order transcripts in person, visit the Office of Admissions and Records, located in the Administration Building, Room 168.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  You will be required to fill out and sign a transcript request form.  Please be sure to bring the complete name(s) and address(es) of where the transcript is to be sent.

Ordering official transcripts in writing:

A request in writing may be completed on the official form or it may be sent by letter to:

Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Office of Admissions and Records
One University Place
Shreveport, LA  71115

The request must include:

• Full name (please include all names under which your academic records may be filed)
• Student Identification Number or Social Security number
• Date of birth
• Current address
• Phone number where you may be reached in case of questions
• Approximate dates of attendance
• Complete name(s) and address(es) of where transcript will be sent
• Student’s original signature (unsigned requests will not be processed)
• Purpose of request
  

Transcript requests are usually processed within 2 business days, except during peak periods when processing may take longer.  Transcript requests are processed in the order in which they are received.

An unofficial transcript can be obtained via the COMPASS system by selecting “Records” and “Display Unofficial Transcript.”  The student may then print their unofficial transcript directly from COMPASS.

Please note that transcripts are mailed first class standard delivery via the United States Postal Service.  If you require express mail service delivery, contact the Office of Admissions and Records at 318-797-5204, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm central standard time, to make payment arrangements.

If you request to pick up the transcript(s) in person, you may pick up the transcript in the Office of Admissions and Records, located in the Administration Building, Room 168.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  You will be required to show photo identification in order to pick up your transcript.  

If you have questions or concerns about transcript requests, please contact the Office of Admissions and Records at 318-797-5204.