Transcripts and Credentials

Transcripts are detailed records of your academic achievements, while credentials (diplomas, certificates, and letters of recognition) are official certifications that you've completed a program of study. You can easily order transcripts or request replacement credentials online using the instructions below.

Attention, Summer 2025 Graduates!

  • Please DO NOT ORDER a transcript at this time.
  • You will not be officially graduated in the system until mid-September.   Please check back for this message to be updated.
  • Diplomas will be mailed in the end of September.
  • For questions, please email graduation@csmd.edu or call the Registrar’s office at 301-934-7588.

Transcripts

Note:

  • Attention current students: Some grades, degrees or other information may not be on your record. Before starting an order, login to myCSMD and check your unofficial transcript, making sure that everything has posted.  myLearning is NOT an indicator that the grade will be on your transcript.
  • A valid email account (from any provider) is required to place an order for transcripts.
  • Student ID is not required when setting up an account.
  • Orders cannot be held for grades or degrees.
  • All accounts must be current in order to receive transcript.

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Options for Ordering Credit Transcripts

To order a continuing education "CEU" non-credit transcript, please click here for instructions.

Electronic Transcripts

Electronic transcripts are delivered in an expedited period of time, sometimes within minutes (except during grade- and degree-posting), to any email address.

  • There is a fee of $5 per transcript.
  • Please save a copy of your electronic transcript because the link expires in 30 days.
  • Transcript fees must be paid by credit or debit card.

Paper Transcripts - Mailed

Order an official paper copy of your transcript and have it mailed.

  • There is a fee of $5 per transcript.
  • Orders are generally processed within a few business days (allow additional processing time for high volume periods).
  • Transcript fees must be paid by credit or debit card.

Paper Transcripts - Pick-Up

Order an official paper copy of your transcript and pick it up on campus.

  • There is a fee of $5 per transcript.
  • Orders are processed immediately.
  • Transcript fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit or debit card upon pick-up.

Pick-Up Locations:

  • La Plata Campus: Administration (AD) Building Lobby
  • Leonardtown Campus: Building C, Business Office
  • Prince Frederick Campus: Building A, Main Office

Additional Information

  • All transcript holds must be removed before an order can be submitted and processed.
  • Records prior to 1984 may require additional validation for accuracy. Please allow extra time for your initial order if you attended prior to 1984.
  • Having problems with the transcript system? Try using Google Chrome or Firefox, clear your cache, and unblock pop-ups.

What is an "Official Transcript"?

Official transcripts are certified and signed by the Registrar. They can be sent directly to you or to another recipient with your authorization.

An electronic (secure, certified PDF) transcript is "official" in its electronic form as long as it is not altered. Each time the file is opened, it will be certified electronically (Internet connection required) to ensure that it has not been altered. A printed copy of a PDF transcript is not official. While electronic transcripts are widely accepted, confirm with your recipients that they will accept this format before ordering. Please save a copy of your electronic transcript because the link expires in 30 days.

A paper transcript "official" only as long as it remains in its sealed envelope. Do not open the sealed envelope if you have ordered the transcript for pick-up and are forwarding the document to another party (an institution, employer, or other person). Open the envelope only if you have ordered the transcript for personal use.

Unofficial transcripts can be downloaded through my.CSMD. These transcripts can be used for reference but cannot be used in place of an official transcript.


Credentials

Credentials (diplomas, certificates, and letters of recognition) will automatically be mailed to the address listed on your graduation application. Credentials will be mailed to students as noted under Graduation Terms and Dates on the Graduation Website.

Please Note - All accounts must be current in order to receive a diploma, certificate, or letter of recognition.

Diplomas and Certificates

If you need to re-order a diploma or certificate, please follow the link below; however, note the following are needed for setting up an account:

  • A valid email account (from any provider) is required to place an order.
  • Student ID is not required when setting up an account.

Re-order a Diploma or certificate

Letters of Recognition

If you need to re-order a letter of recognition, please follow the link below.

Re-Order Letter of Recognition


High School Transcripts

Notice for High School Transcripts Only:

You can submit your high school transcript to CSM by email to transcipts@csmd.edu. Students who have graduated high school within the last two years are required to submit official transcripts for review. Outstanding achievement in higher level math and English courses (honors, AP, etc.) may be considered to determine appropriate placement in college-level courses. Students who have graduated from a public school or from St. Mary’s Ryken High School, The Calverton School or Southern Maryland Christian Academy may have their transcript reviewed for course placement.

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