Transcript Request
Former NJCU Student Transcripts
Effective July 1, 2026, New Jersey City University (NJCU) became Kean Jersey City, an additional location of Kean University. Kean University serves as the official custodian of all NJCU academic records and transcripts. To order your official transcript as a former NJCU student, please review the NJCU Historical Transcript Requests page for details.
Unofficial Transcript Requests
To request your unofficial transcript please click here.
Students may access both official and unofficial transcripts.
To request your official transcript, please review the information below.
To request your unofficial transcript please click here.
Official Kean Transcript Request: Students Enrolled 1980 to Present
Official Kean University electronic transcripts may be requested online through the National Student Clearinghouse.*
Electronic transcripts allow for 24/7 ordering through a fast and secure process, with text alert ability and a status dashboard, providing students with convenience and peace of mind. After the electronic transcript request is processed, your transcript will be sent electronically within 1-2 business days to the recipient you have provided.
For all mailed paper transcripts, please refer to the information and instructions provided on the National Student Clearinghouse website.
*Students who attended 1980 or prior must complete the form below.
Official Kean Transcript Request: Students Enrolled 1980 to Present
Former New Jersey City University (NJCU) Students: To order your official transcript as a former NJCU student, please review the NJCU Historical Transcript Requests page for details.
Official Kean Transcript Request: Students Enrolled Prior to 1980
Transcripts (attendance at Kean prior to Fall 1980) will be mailed within seven working days.
During peak periods especially at the end or beginning of a term, mailing may be delayed beyond the above working days.
Notes about processing times and fee:
- Transcripts for students enrolled prior to 1980 will be mailed within 7 business days (from the date received - excluding Saturdays).
- During peak periods mailing may be delayed beyond above noted business days.
- Two day express mail transcripts are available at an extra cost of $35.
Official Kean Transcript Request: Students Enrolled Prior to 1980
Former New Jersey City University (NJCU) Students: To order your official transcript as a former NJCU student, please review the NJCU Historical Transcript Requests page for details.
Payment Information
Kean University has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse for transcript processing. The fee for transcripts is $10.40, plus secure electronic PDF fees and/or shipping and handling fees, per official copy - the cost covers all undergraduate, graduate and doctoral coursework.
The total cost varies by transcript format:
- Secure Electronic Transcripts: $11.40 ($10.40 transcript fee + $1.00 secure electronic PDF fee)
- Paper Transcripts: Starting at $10.40 (transcript fee plus additional shipping & handling fee - actual price shown before checkout when ordering)
If you have any questions about ordering a transcript, please contact the Cougar Help Center at (908) 737-0400.