Pomona observes a transcript blackout period for current students while final grading period is open to faculty. During the blackout period, neither official nor unofficial transcripts are available. Current students receive multiple notifications about the transcript blackout and are advised to download an unofficial transcript and/or general education requirement audit prior to the blackout period. Transcript requests for current students received during the blackout will be fulfilled after the blackout period has ended.
Official Transcripts
Pomona uses Parchment as our transcript-processing partner. There are several options for delivery of your official transcript. When you place your order, you may select one of the following delivery methods:
- Email a secure electronic copy of your official transcript to yourself or another recipient
- Mail an official hard copy transcript to a specific address
- Hold an official hard copy in the Registrar's Office for you to pick up
Please Note: When ordering transcripts DO NOT select Pomona College as the "Recipient" for the transcript on the ordering site. This will send your transcript to the Pomona College Admissions Office. Retrieval from the Admissions Office will void the official status of the transcript.
If you are a current student log on to My.Pomona, select the “Student” Menu at the top, then select "Transcripts" within "My Academic Records." This page will give you the option to order an official transcript via Parchment, our transcript-processing partner.
If you are an alumnus you will need to self-register for an account directly through the Pomona College Parchment page. Be sure to enter the correct information in the Authentication section during the account creation process - enter the name you used as a Pomona College student and only enter “Pomona” in the campus box (without the word “College”). Please save the email address and password you use to create the account to place future orders.
For other questions relating to official transcripts, please refer to the FAQ section, below.
Unofficial PDF Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are available for current students only. If you are a graduate or former student of Pomona College you may request an official transcript using the instructions above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an electronic transcript?
An electronic transcript is an official transcript that has been digitally signed, certified, and delivered via email. Please make sure your recipient accepts official electronic transcripts before submitting an electronic transcript request.
How do I have a paper copy mailed?
Simply request the “Paper Transcript – Mailed” option from our ordering website.
Do I need an unofficial or official transcript?
If you are a current student, ask your recipient which is preferred. Unofficial transcripts are available to download 24/7 via My.Pomona for current Pomona College students.
If you are a graduate or former Pomona student you must order an official transcript.
I'm applying to medical school. How should I request a transcript?
Our transcript vendor has partnered with the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) to receive electronic transcripts. Sending your transcript to AMCAS electronically is the safest and fastest option. Simply select AMCAS as the recipient when placing your order. You will need your AMCAS ID number and transcript ID number. Within two hours of requesting your transcript, the AMCAS application portal should reflect that AMCAS has received it. See the AMCAS website for more information.
I'm applying to law school. How should I request a transcript?
You may send an electronic transcript to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). When placing your transcript order, select LSAC as the recipient and provide your LSAC account number.
I have a cover letter and/or a form I need to send with my transcript. How do I attach it?
If the form requires any action from the Registrar's Office (a signature, or any fields to be filled in) please send it to us at registrar@pomona.edu. We will complete the form and send it back to you. You will then be able to upload the form with your transcript order. Please note that once you submit an order via Parchment, we can no longer attach additional items.
If the form requires no action on our part, simply attach a PDF version of the form when placing your order and it will be sent along with your transcript.
Do I have to order through the web?
Yes, all transcript requests must go through the transcript ordering website.
How long will it take to process my order?
- Most electronic transcripts are processed within minutes.
- Mailed orders are sent out within 2-3 business days if the order is placed before 2 p.m. PST. We do not mail transcripts on Saturdays, Sundays, or certain holidays (New Year's Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, between and New Year's Day). Orders placed for pick-up are processed within 1-2 business days. Please allow an extra business day for processing if you graduated prior to 1990.
May I still pick up transcripts in the Registrar's Office?
You may place an order for pick-up in the Registrar's Office. Please allow one business day for processing.
I'm creating a self-registration account and received the following error message: "The account information could not be validated." What should I do?
The system was unable to find you in the database. Please carefully review the information you have submitted for identification. You must enter the last year attended or the last four digits of your social security number. If you chose to enter both, both MUST be correct. If you feel the information is correct and you are still receiving the error message, please call our office at (909) 621-8147.
When will my card be charged?
The charge will be pre-authorized when you place the order, but your card will not be charged until the transcript is sent.
How can I check the status of my order?
You can log in to the order site and click on “Order Status” at the top of the page.
My order was placed on hold. What should I do?
Check the email you received with the hold status for more information on why the hold was placed on your account.
Remember that current students are unable to receive transcripts during grading periods (typically after the last day of classes and continuing for two weeks after final exams end). Once the grading period ends your order will automatically be processed.
If you have a financial hold, please contact the student accounts manager at (909) 621-8214 or at student.accounts@pomona.edu. Once the hold is removed, your transcript request will be automatically processed. You can check its status as described above.
When I log in I see this message: "Due to a restriction or hold placed by your school, you are unable to order any documents at this time." What should I do?
A financial hold has been placed on your account. Please contact the student accounts manager at (909) 621-8214 or at student.accounts@pomona.edu. Once the hold is removed, you will be able to place an order.
I'm applying to transfer and filling out the Common Application. What should I do?
We are unable to process online forms for the Common Application at this time. Please log in to the Common Application site and enter registrar@pomona.edu as the recommender email. Save the form as a PDF and forward it to us via email. We will complete the form and send it back to you. You will then be able upload the form with your transcript order.
If you are a current student log on to My.Pomona, select the “Student” menu at the top, then select "Transcripts" within "My Academic Records." This page will give you the option to view/download a copy of your unofficial transcript.