Ordering Your Official Transcripts & Diplomas
The Cedars-Sinai Biomedical Sciences Graduate School has authorized Parchment Inc. to act as its agent for processing orders of electronic transcripts in PDF format, and ordering diplomas. Parchment will then forward the request to the GRE Registrar's office, where your order is produced and released. Parchment uses the highest standards for security and the service is compliant with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- To order your official transcripts and/or diplomas, please click here.
- To submit an unofficial transcript request, please fill out the Unofficial Transcript Request Form (PDF).
How to Order Official Transcripts & Diplomas
Getting your official transcripts, and/or ordering your diploma is a straightforward process. Here’s what you need to know:
Official Transcripts
To order your official transcripts, you'll be guided through a simple setup. If it's your first time, you'll just need to create a personal profile with a user ID and password. This will allow you to easily place future orders. You can request as many transcripts as you need in one session.
The best part? There's no fee for ordering your official transcripts; the Cedars-Sinai Biomedical Sciences Graduate School is pleased to cover this cost for you.
Diplomas & Replacement Diplomas
For a quick "how-to" video on ordering your diploma, please view the following: Ordering Your Diploma Video
As mentioned above, if it is your first time, you’ll be guided through a simple step-by- step process to create a personal profile with a user ID and password.
The cost for diplomas or replacement diplomas is $20 per order.
Checking Your Order Status
You can check the status of your order by logging in to the Cedars-Sinai Biomedical Sciences Graduate School Transcript Ordering Site at Parchment. Contact [email protected] if you need assistance or have questions about the service. Business hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., PT, Monday-Friday.
Order Fulfillment & Delivery
We aim to process all transcript and diploma orders efficiently. Here's a breakdown of what to expect regarding fulfillment and delivery times:
Transcripts
- Electronic Transcripts: All electronic transcript requests are typically fulfilled within one to two (1-2) business days once the registrar's office processes your order. The recipient will receive an email notification within minutes to download the secure electronic transcript.
- Printed Transcripts: Physical copies will typically be mailed within one to two (1-2) business days. Please allow 10-15 business days for their fulfillment and delivery.
Diplomas
- Electronic Diplomas: Parchment delivers electronic diplomas as soon as the registrar's office processes the request, often within one to two (1-2) business days.
- Printed Diplomas: Printed diplomas generally take 7-21 business days to be fulfilled.
Delivery Options & Times
Please Note: Delivery times vary based on the shipping method you choose.
- UPS Domestic Delivery: Typically takes three to five (3-5) business days.
- USPS International Mail: Please allow additional time for credentials mailed internationally.
- FedEx Expedited Delivery: Parchment uses FedEx for expedited delivery of paper documents. Once your diploma is processed and ready to ship, FedEx expedited delivery typically takes one to three (1-3) business days for international shipments.
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