Non-Columbia students participating in a Columbia-Led Program receive credit as described below.
Semester and Academic Year Programs
Non-Columbia students participating on Columbia-Led Programs during the semester and academic year will receive Columbia grades for the work completed. Semester grades are generally available within 2 months of the program end date.
Once grades are received and submitted by the program, you can request a transcript from the Columbia Registrar.
All non-Columbia students are billed a transcript fee which entitles them to unlimited transcripts for life.
Please follow your home school's procedures for requesting credit once you have received your transcript from Columbia.
Columbia University Transcript Ordering Guide
Step-by-Step Instructions
Log In: Navigate to the Vergil Home Page and log in using your Columbia University UNI and password.
Locate Student Record: Scroll down to the right-hand side of the page to find the "Student Records" section.
Select Transcript Option: Under "Academic Records," click on "Transcripts and Certification Requests" to be redirected to Student Services Online (SSOL).
Navigate SSOL: Look under the "Registration History" section and click the "Order Transcript" bar to go to the Parchment webpage.
Create Parchment Account: Enter your personal and contact information, then create a Parchment password when prompted.
Complete Order: Once you receive the "Welcome to Parchment" confirmation message, follow the remaining on-screen instructions to finalize your transcript order.
Important: Do not select the default option to send the transcript to your home school's Admissions Office.
Action: Select the “send to another individual” option.
Email: Enter the specific email address of your home school's Study Abroad Office.
Note: If you do not know who should receive your transcript, contact your Study Abroad Office to get it before submitting.
Delivery and Processing Times
Digital Transcripts: E-transcripts are processed and sent electronically within 2 to 3 business days.
Paper Transcripts: Standard paper mail orders are processed and mailed within 2 to 3 business days.
Tracking an Existing Order
Parchment Dashboard: Sign in to your account via the Parchment Student Portal to view active orders. You can log in to Parchment using the personal or school email address you used to create your account.
Order History: Click on "Orders" or "Order History" inside your profile to view tracking timestamps.
Summer Programs
Non-Columbia students participating on Columbia-Led Programs during the summer will receive Columbia grades for the work completed. Grades are generally available within one month of the program end date.
Once grades are received and submitted by the program, you can request a transcript from the Columbia Registrar.
All Non-Columbia students are billed a transcript fee which entitles them to unlimited transcripts for life.
Please follow your home school's procedures for requesting credit once you have received your transcript from Columbia.
Columbia University Transcript Ordering Guide
Step-by-Step Instructions
Log In: Navigate to the Vergil Home Page and log in using your Columbia University UNI and password.
Locate Student Record: Scroll down to the right-hand side of the page to find the "Student Records" section.
Select Transcript Option: Under "Academic Records," click on "Transcripts and Certification Requests" to be redirected to Student Services Online (SSOL).
Navigate SSOL: Look under the "Registration History" section and click the "Order Transcript" bar to go to the Parchment webpage.
Create Parchment Account: Enter your personal and contact information, then create a Parchment password when prompted.
Complete Order: Once you receive the "Welcome to Parchment" confirmation message, follow the remaining on-screen instructions to finalize your transcript order.
Important: Do not select the default option to send the transcript to your home school's Admissions Office.
Action: Select the “send to another individual” option.
Email: Enter the specific email address of your home school's Study Abroad Office.
Note: If you do not know who should receive your transcript, contact your Study Abroad Office to get it before submitting.
Delivery and Processing Times
Digital Transcripts: E-transcripts are processed and sent electronically within 2 to 3 business days.
Paper Transcripts: Standard paper mail orders are processed and mailed within 2 to 3 business days.
Tracking an Existing Order
Parchment Dashboard: Sign in to your account via the Parchment Student Portal to view active orders. You can log in to Parchment using the personal or school email address you used to create your account.
Order History: Click on "Orders" or "Order History" inside your profile to view tracking timestamps.