You can now order official transcripts online!

College of the Canyons has retained Credential's Inc. to accept transcript orders on the internet via a secured site. No more standing in line or waiting for the office to open!

Transcript Policies:

• In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), records may not be released to a third party without the prior written authorization of the student. However, we will use your electronic signature when you sign in through Online Services.

• Transcript requests will not be sent until all holds or financial obligations to College of the Canyons are paid, including fines or fees.

• Only coursework taken at College of the Canyons is included on the transcript. Copies of transcripts from other colleges will not be provided.

• Transcripts include Work In Progress for students enrolled in the current semester.

• Transcript requests will be processed in 7-10 days. A Rush transcript can be requested and will be processed in 48 business hours.

• You can request CSU General Education and IGETC Certifications. You can request hold for grades, certification, or degree posting if needed.

• Final grades will be available 3-4 weeks after the end of the term.

Official Transcript Requests:

1. Internet Requests

College of the Canyons has partnered with Credential's Inc. to accept transcript orders via the internet on a secured site. You can order official transcripts anytime, 24 hours a day, online. You will need a user name and password to use this option. If you do not have a user name and password, you can create on under Student Profile. This will eliminate the need to come to the College, stand in line, or mail in a request. This service also allows you to check on the status of your order and will communicate with you via email about your order.

2.  In Person

You may request your free transcripts in person. Your first two transcripts are free. The Admissions and Records office is located in the Administration and Admissions Building on the Valencia campus and in Quad 1 on the Canyon Country campus. 

3.  Via Mail

If you wish to mail in your transcript request, you may fill out the Transcript Request Form, print it, sign it and mail it to:

Transcript Office

College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Cyn Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Transcript Fees

Your first two transcripts are free. You will not be able to order your free transcripts via the internet. The request for your free transcripts must be made in person or by mail.

The cost of an official transcript is $5 and a Rush is $8. There is a small handling fee charged for the order via the internet.

Attended College of the Canyons prior to 1990

If you attended College of the Canyons prior to 1990, you may not be able to request a login and password that is required for an electronic signature. However, you will be able to request a transcript online. You will need to use the Credential's Inc. website and send in a written authorization to us so we may release your records. You can log onto https://www.credentials-inc.com/ to order your official transcript. You can also print the Transcript Request Form and mail in the form using the instructions above.

Unofficial Transcript Request

You can now print or have an unofficial transcript emailed to you right from the College of the Canyons website. Unofficial transcripts are free and can be printed from your printer. You have the option to view it on your screen or have it emailed to you.  You will need a user name and password to use this option. If you do not have a user name and password, you can create one under Student Profile. If you decide to come on campus to request an unofficial transcript a picture ID will be required.

Transcript Evaluation

You can have your transcripts from other colleges evaluated to determine what courses will transfer to our college. Please see the Admissions and Records office or the Counseling Office at the Valencia or Canyon Country Campuses to request a Transcript Evaluation form. Please have a copy of your official transcripts with to be evaluated. For more specific questions regarding transcript evaluation, please schedule and appointment with a counselor after you have had your transcripts evaluated.

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Grading Policy

Awarding grades to students is the responsibility of the course instructor.  The grading system and grade point equivalents are as follows:

          A        Excellent                 4 grade points/unit

          B        Good                      3 grade points/unit

          C        Satisfactory             2 grade points/unit

          D        Unsatisfactory          1 grade point/unit

          F        Failing                     0 grade points/unit

          FW     Failing                     0 grade points/unit

The FW grade indicates a failing grade because the student has ceased to participate in the class sometime after the withdrawal deadline.  The FW grade is treated in the same manner as an F grade for the purposes of calculating grade point average, course repetition, and academic standings for probation/dismissal.

The following grades are not used in computing grade point average:

          I         Incomplete

          W       Withdrawal

          MW     Military Withdrawal

          CR      Credit

          NC      No Credit

          IP       In Progress

          RD      Report Delayed

Explanation of Codes

        UTA       Units Attempted

        UEAR      Units Earned

        GPU       Grade Point Units

        GPT       Grade Points

        2           Course repeated at another institution

        3           Grade changed by petition

        4           Incomplete grade changed/completed

        5           Repeated course, course repetition allowed

        6           Course repeated by petition/credit allowed

        7           Instructor grade change

        8           Academic Renewal

        9           CLEP

        A           Credit denied - out of sequence

        AP         Advanced Placement

        C           Classes used for high school/college credit

        E           Non Degree Applicable Course/units not counted in GPA

        H           High Intensity Transfer and Enrichment program

        J           Academic Renewal - subject credit allowed

        CE         Credit by Exam

        R           Course Repeated

        ( )         Repeat of previous course