About Transcripts

Under the provisions of Public Law 93-380, the information provided in the student’s official transcript is not to be released to others without the written consent of the student. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity.

Authenticity

The official University of Oregon transcript is printed on white security paper with a green background and a dark green border. The University seal appears in the center. Facsimiles of the University Registrar's signature and the University seal are printed at the bottom. If the transcript is photocopied, the word “void” will appear across the face. Attempts to alter the transcript using chemical agents will cause the paper to stain brown. A thermochromic ink square appears at the bottom of the page.

Academic records for students attending fall 1986 and after are printed in portrait format. Records prior to fall 1986 are printed in landscape format. Some records of coursework taken prior to fall 1986 may have been converted to the portrait format.

Transcripts for students that attended prior to fall 1986 are continuous; separate records by course level are not available. Effective fall 1986, separate transcripts are generated for each level: undergraduate, graduate, and law. All transcripts printed in 2023 and beyond contain the entire student record with separate pages for each level: undergraduate, graduate, and law.

In accordance with the recommendations of the American Associa­tion of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, all transcripts provided directly to the student, whether official or unofficial, will be marked “Issued to Student,” or have other markings to clearly inform the receiver that the transcript has been personally handled by the student.

Degrees and Credit Awarded by Other Institutions

Any information displayed reflecting degrees awarded by, or transfer work accepted from, other institutions should be verified with the original institution for accuracy.

Credit Hours

• Undergraduate and graduate credits are recorded in quarter hours.
• Law-level credits are recorded in semester hours.
• Transfer credit is recorded in quarter hours.

Explanation

• Accreditation: The University of Oregon is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• Course Number Policy
• Grading System

Symbols Used on the Transcript

For students attending fall 1986 and after:

⁺ Credit is awarded only once for non-repeatable courses, and is not awarded for regression or coursework taken beyond catalog limitations. GPA exclusions apply only to graded (A–F) courses.

For students attending prior to fall 1986:

Totals

Academic Standing is indicated either in the comments section or as a notation following the term totals line.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

The University of Oregon reinstated the GPA fall 1990. No GPA is calculated for students last enrolled prior to fall 1990. The GPA is determined by dividing the total points by total GPA hours. Only UO work is used in calculating the GPA.

Student Classification

Student major and type appear with each term designation for students attending after spring 2023.

1. Undergraduate (UG)
   • Freshman (0–44 credits)
   • Sophomore (45–89 credits)
   • Junior (90–134 credits)
   • Senior (135+ credits)
   • Post-Baccalaureate
2. Graduate (GR)
   • Post-Baccalaureate
   • International Student Exchange
   • Conditional-Masters
   • Masters
   • Graduate Certificate
   • Conditional Doctoral
   • Doctoral
   • Admit Graduate Non-Degree
3. Law (LW)
   • Unclassified
   • First Year
   • Second Year
   • Third Year
   • Master of Laws
4. Non-Admit (NU, NG)
   • Unclassified
   • Community Education
   • Pre-Baccalaureate

Student major and type appear with each term designation for students attending after summer 1990 through winter 2023.

If the student has not attended the University of Oregon since summer 1990, the academic transcript displays the student’s class level and major department, and an undergraduate’s college or school, with each item designations. Student major and type appear with each term designation for students attending after summer 1990.