NJCU Historical Transcript Requests
Official Transcript Requests for Former New Jersey City University Students
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.
Official Transcript Request: Students Enrolled 1988 to Present
Official transcripts for students who attended NJCU from 1980 to the present may be requested online through the National Student Clearinghouse.
Electronic transcripts provide a secure and convenient 24/7 ordering process, including order tracking, status updates, and delivery notifications. Once processed, electronic transcripts are generally delivered to the recipient within 3-5 business days.
Students requesting mailed paper transcripts may also place their order through the National Student Clearinghouse. Available mailing and shipping options, along with associated costs, will be displayed during the ordering process.
- [Insert National Student Clearinghouse ordering link]
Official Transcript Request: Students Enrolled Prior to 1988
Students who attended NJCU prior to 1980 must submit a transcript request form.
Transcript requests for students enrolled prior to 1980 will be processed and mailed within seven (7) business days of receipt. During peak periods, processing and mailing times may be extended.
Two-day express mailing service is available for an additional fee of $35.
- [Insert Prior-to-1980 Transcript Request Form Link – We can either amend our existing Kean Transcript Form or create a new form]
Payment Information
Kean University partners with the National Student Clearinghouse for transcript processing.
The transcript fee is $10.40 per official transcript, plus any applicable electronic delivery, shipping, and handling charges.
Current transcript costs include:
- Secure Electronic Transcript: $11.40 ($10.40 transcript fee plus $1.00 secure electronic delivery fee)
- Paper Transcript: Starting at $10.40 plus applicable shipping and handling charges. Final costs will be displayed before checkout.
Outstanding Financial Obligations
Transcript requests may be subject to applicable federal and state regulations regarding the release of academic records. Students with questions regarding outstanding financial obligations should contact the Office of Student Accounting for assistance.
Questions
If you have questions regarding transcript requests or transcript processing, please contact the Cougar Help Center at (908) 737-0400.
Students who need assistance locating historical NJCU records may also contact the Kean University Office of the Registrar at regme@kean.edu.
Request Your Transcript
National Student Clearinghouse Transcript Ordering Service
- [Insert National Student Clearinghouse ordering link]
Official Transcript Request Form for Students Enrolled Prior to 1980
- [Insert Prior-to-1980 Transcript Request Form Link – We can either amend our existing Kean Transcript Form or create a new form]