Registrar

There is no fee for official Carl Sandburg College transcripts ordered directly from the college or through Parchment. Small fees are assessed for transcripts ordered online through the National Student Clearinghouse.

We cannot accept telephone requests. Transcript requests are generally processed within one or two business days. Transcript requests will not be processed on days the college is closed, including weekends, holidays, and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Under the Student Debt Assistance Act (110 ILCS 66), Carl Sandburg College will issue official transcripts for current or former students, regardless of an unpaid debt to the College. The College can also issue transcripts directly to students or alumni as requested. If you would like to make arrangements for an unpaid balance, email the Business Office, or call 309.341.5210.

Transcripts may be requested in the following ways:

In-person

Transcripts ordered in person in the Admission & Records Office are generally available at the time of the request. Transcripts are generally mailed within 24 to 48 hours after the request has been received. The Admission & Records Office is located in Building E100 on the Galesburg campus. A photo ID is required. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Transcripts may also be ordered in the business offices at our location in Carthage. A photo ID is required.

Online

You may complete the online transcript request form at no cost. To complete the online form, a device with a touch screen or a computer with a mouse is required to digitally sign the form. 

Carl Sandburg College has also authorized the National Student Clearinghouse and Parchment to provide online transcript ordering.

National Student Clearinghouse

Log in to the National Student Clearinghouse secure site. National Student Clearinghouse charges a processing fee per mailing address for each Carl Sandburg College transcript. For support using Clearinghouse’s online service, call 703.742.7791 or email transcripts@studentclearinghouse.org.

Parchment

Log in to the Parchment secure site to request an electronic transcript. Carl Sandburg College has a paid subscription with Parchment services; there is no fee for sending transcripts through Parchment. For Parchment support, please view their customer support page.

The student must meet the college’s graduation requirements to be awarded a degree, diploma or certificate. Program requirements may be found in the catalog.

1. Candidates for graduation must complete an application for every academic award they plan to receive. Application deadlines established by the Records & Registration Office are published under Dates & deadlines, in the college catalog and in the student handbook. Conferral dates will be at the end of the fall semester, spring semester or summer term. It's the responsibility of the student to know and to observe the requirements of your curriculum and the rules governing academic work.
2. You must satisfy all requirements, including program credit totals, in effect at the time of enrollment in their program. These requirements must be completed within five years of the first term of program enrollment. If program requirements are not satisfied within five years of the first term of program enrollment, students must complete the program requirements effective at the time of their program completion. If an award conferral is approved, the conferral date will be reflective of the term for which the application for graduation was submitted.
3. You may always opt to follow current program requirements. If you're currently completing program requirements when program curriculum changes, you may opt to follow the new academic program requirements.
4. You must earn a minimum program cumulative 2.0 grade point average for all courses applicable to your program. Certain programs may require minimum grades in specific courses. Certain programs may require a higher program cumulative grade point average.
5. A minimum of one-third of semester credit hours applicable to the award being conferred must be completed at Carl Sandburg College.
6. Candidates for graduation who earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50 in coursework applicable to your program of study will graduate with program honors. Program honors are listed on your transcript.
7. Adjustments may be made where the program curriculum has changed, courses are no longer available or where a credit shortage exists due to transfer credit. It's the responsibility of the student to know and to observe the requirements of the curriculum and the rules governing academic work.
8. Diplomas or a notification that program requirements have not been satisfied will be mailed to you approximately two weeks after final grades have been posted. All student academic records, including academic awards, won't be released if you have an unpaid debt to the college. Students who don't satisfy program requirements must submit a new graduation application indicating the term you will complete the program.
9. If you're not currently enrolled, you may be evaluated by the Records & Registration Office and conferred selective awards without student notification. You must meet all requirements as outlined in this procedure.

Apply for graduation.

If you've attended other colleges or universities, you may submit an official transcript for evaluation of credit toward your degree or certificate at Carl Sandburg College. For transfer credit policies, visit the Academic Credit page of the current academic catalog.

Credit may also be awarded based on military service, DANTES or USAF coursework, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams, Advanced Placement (AP) exams, Biliteracy Seal of Approval, and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. For more information, review our academic catalog. Required score information is available in the Credit Granting Guide.

For some students, Carl Sandburg College is a final destination. For others, we provide an opportunity for you to receive a less-expensive option to receive quality instruction before attending a four-year college/university. While you may not have decided where to go or what to study, there are people at Sandburg who are qualified to guide you through your decision-making process.

Carl Sandburg College has a general education curriculum that allows you to take courses enabling you to complete your degree and/or pursue a bachelor’s degree upon completion here. Sandburg has individual learning as its number one priority, and we offer student-centered classes, faculty and programs that provide the academic skills needed for successful transfer to other institutions.

Transferring to a four-year college or university from Carl Sandburg College can easily be achieved by following these steps:

1. Earn one of the transfer degrees outlined in our catalog and select Carl Sandburg College courses that match the freshman and sophomore requirements of the four-year school you plan to attend. Check the course equivalencies by working with your advisor and visiting our Transfer Course Equivalency Guides or by using the iTransfer website.
2. Complete an educational plan with your advisor and follow it. You may view your plan through Student Planner in mySandburg.

Reverse transfer

It is not unusual for students at a community college to transfer to a four-year college or university before completing their requirements for an associate's degree. Students may still be able to obtain their degree from Sandburg while taking classes at a different institution. While the traditional method of transferring credits involves sending credits from a two-year to a four-year college or university, reverse transfer is a term that refers to sending earned credits that are obtained at a university to be transferred back to the community college to finish degree requirements.

It is helpful to have a degree on your résumé when pursuing employment opportunities. If you've completed at least 15 credit hours toward your degree at Sandburg, you may be eligible to pursue this option if some general education courses have been completed successfully at a different institution.

Questions regarding the reverse transfer process can be directed to the Admission & Records department at 309.341.5233

Carl Sandburg College has established partnership agreements with four-year colleges and universities to ease the transition for our students to your chosen transfer school. Current Sandburg students may speak with their academic advisor regarding these university partnerships.

Angela Snow, Director of Advising/Registrar
309.341.5233

Delaney Henry, Admissions & Records Specialist
309.341.5260