Former Students
Certifying Letters for Former Students
Our standard certifying letter for former students confirms that you were a registered student at The University of Glasgow.
Standard Information
The following information is included as standard on all of our graduate letters.
- Personal details (name, date of birth, student number)
- Course details (mode of study, programme of study)
- Start and end date of programme
- Graduation date and class of degree awarded (if applicable)
We may be able to add additional information if requested providing that we can verify the information on your student record. You can specify this as required on your application.
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Applications should be submitted on the UofG Helpdesk. If you require us to send a copy of your certifying letter to another institution or an employer please note the relevant details in the additional information section of your application form. Please note that documents will be produced within 15 working days.
Transcripts (HEAR) for Former Students
Our transcripts provide an overview of your studies at The University of Glasgow.
Please note that your transcript details your entire academic career at the University of Glasgow and we cannot omit or censor any information. We do not sign transcripts by hand as there is a printed signature provided on every transcript.
Standard Information
The following information is included as standard on all of our transcripts.
- Personal details (name, date of birth, student number)
- Overall course details (level of study, programme of study, language of instruction)
- Individual course details (course titles, credits, grades)
- Award date and class of degree awarded (if applicable)
Grade point average, or GPA is not included on your transcript. We do not provide any grade equivalency documents for other countries or Universities. Our transcripts include your SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits. Please note we are also unable to add your class ranking to your transcript.
Transcripts for Qualifications Completed Prior to 1989
Unfortunately we cannot issue any transcripts for courses completed prior to 1989. In place of a transcript we can offer a Certifying Letter which confirms your award and graduation date.
- Certifying Letters (more information)
- Submit a Certifying Letter Application Form
Transcripts for Qualifications Completed between 1989 and 2011
Modular teaching and grading were introduced at the University of Glasgow from 1989, and the standardised Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) transcript format was introduced from 2011. This this means that for alumni who graduated between 1989 and 2011, depending on the records kept for each individual course, we unfortunately may not be able to produce a transcript. In this case we will offer a Certificate of Student Status instead. Where we can produce a transcript, it may not include a detailed list of courses and grades, and may instead include partial information or a summary of the overall grades and or credits achieved for each year.
Bachelor of Education or Postgraduate Certificate in Education Transcripts Prior to 1999
If you studied a BEd or PGCE at Notre Dame College of Education, Craiglockhart College of Education or St Andrews College (Bearsden) prior to 1999 then you will need to contact the school of education directly to request a transcript. You can e-mail them at:
- education-ugandite@glasgow.ac.uk
Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing School Transcripts Prior to 1996
Please note that some transcripts for students who studied with the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing prior to 1996 (but after 1989) are produced by the Medical School Library and then sent via post by the Student Services Enquiry Team. This may increase the length of time it takes to complete your request as the Medical School have a turn around time of 7 working days to produce these transcripts.
World Education Services
The University of Glasgow and World Education Services (WES) have an established process through which digital copies of transcripts can be uploaded to WES directly using their secure file transfer protocol system. A WES Academic Records Request form is not required.
If you require your transcript to be sent to WES please be sure to specifically state this in the additional information section of your application form and include your WES reference number.
Apply Online
Applications should be submitted on the UofG Helpdesk. If you require us to send a copy of your transcript to another institution or an employer please note the relevant details in the additional information section of your application form. Please note that documents will be produced within 15 working days.
Parchment Translations
Our parchment translations include a full English translation of the Latin text on your degree parchment. Please note that we do not produce or send legalised copies of degree parchments, for this you will need to consult a Notary Public or the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
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Applications should be submitted on the UofG Helpdesk. Please note that documents will be produced within 15 working days.