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Academic Verifications

An academic verification provides proof of enrollment, student status, and graduation, it does not provide specific course or grade information (we do not include the PSU ID or Social Security number on academic verifications). Penn State federal and state school codes will be included on all academic verification documents. Academic verifications will NOT be distributed by fax or e-mail.

  • The Office of the University Registrar will not complete agency supplied verification forms. Rather the official University academic verification statement will be attached to the original agency supplied form.
  • Academic verifications are not available for students who have requested that their directory information not be released.
  • Information in a verification statement is limited to directory information items that may be released without prior student permission.
  • The academic verification reports all completed or in progress degree programs at The Pennsylvania State University. Other academic program notations including minors, options, certificates and non-credit programs are reported on the student's official academic transcript.
  • The following information will be provided if you request an academic verification:
Name
Enrollment status
Date(s) of attendance - past, current, future
Major(s)
Degree(s) conferred
 Current enrolled degree(s)
Expected date of graduation
Date of birth (month and day)
Home and local address
Good standing statement

Ordering Academic Verifications

On eLion (currently enrolled students only)

  1. Select "Academic Verification."
  2. Enter full address of the recipient.
  3. Select "Submit Request."
  • No charge.
  • Processed and mailed the following business day by U.S. first class mail (International addresses via air mail).
  • May review your previous requests.

Online

  1. Select "Verify Enrollment/Degree Immediately."
  2. Enter student's social security number or PSU ID and correct spelling of the student's last name (at last enrollment).
  3. Select "Submit Request."
  • View the academic verification immediately (if desired, you may print the verification).
    Important: If the student record being requested is not available within our automated student record system. A form will appear, please print this page, complete the form and either fax or mail the request to our office. This request will be processed manually and returned to you by U.S. first class mail.
  • No charge.

By Fax or Mail

  1. Complete the Academic Verification Form or send a letter.
  • A $6.00 fee, must be included with the request (currently enrolled students are not charged).
    Important: Any request received from a third party or a former student that does not have payment enclosed or credit card information listed, will not be processed, and will be returned to the sender.
  • Pay by check (payable to Penn State), VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express (credit card number, expiration date, daytime phone number must be listed). Returned checks due to insufficient funds will result in a service charge of $10.00.
  • Seven - ten business day response from receipt of request to mailing by U.S. first class mail (International address via air mail).
  • Requestor will not be notified of either receipt or completion of their request.
  • Special mailing services available.
Mail to: Transcript/Verification Department
112 Shields Building
University Park, PA 16802-1271		 Fax to: 814-865-6359 

Note: If a requested verification is not delivered due to our office error, we will gladly provide a replacement document at no additional cost. We cannot accept responsibility for non-delivery if the address provided to us is either incomplete or incorrect, nor can we accept responsibility for timely delivery by the U.S. Post Office, FedEx, or any other mail carrier vendor.

Special Mailing Services

Note: If you select this method of delivery, it is your responsibility to be aware of, and adhere to the delivery guidelines set down by Federal Express. We are not responsible for the package after it has been picked up by FedEx.

  • Additional fee of $30.00, plus verification fee (if not currently enrolled).
  • Requests received by noon (eastern time) will be processed and mailed FedEx for next business day (Monday - Friday) delivery.
  • FedEx requires a signature upon delivery.
  • FedEx will not deliver to a P.O. Box or to an A.P.O. (military post office) box.
  • If the address provided does not meet FedEx address regulations, the request will be mailed using U.S. Express Mail.
Federal Express Delivery
(International Address)
  • Additional fee of $30.00, plus verification fee.
  • Will be mailed via FedEx Air Mail or U.S. Express Air Mail.