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Official transcripts
An official transcript is a complete record of your academic history at SFU up until the day the transcript is produced. It lists classes in progress, courses you have taken, grades received, credentials awarded and other information relating to your undergraduate and graduate academic career at SFU. Course work taken at other institutions that is being credited towards your program at SFU will not appear on your official transcript, but it will list the name of the institution at which transfer credit was taken as well as the total number of transfer credit received. We suggest you review your unofficial transcript prior to placing an order for your official transcript. If your grade has not been posted for a course on your unofficial transcript, it will not be posted for your official transcript. Credential conferral will only be documented on your transcript after you receive your Senate letter. See instructions here on how to see your unofficial transcript.
All official transcripts are printed on security paper with the SFU seal and signature of the Registrar. Official transcripts are available to current students, former students and alumni. All outstanding accounts must be cleared before an official transcript is released.
Note:
All academic transcripts are confidential and can only be released by request from a student or alumnus. To ensure security and privacy, we do not accept transcript requests by phone.
NOTE:
To request a record of your non-credit Continuing Studies academic history, contact SFU Continuing Studies.
Online
Currently enrolled students:
- Log into your Student Center (log in to goSFU) and select “Transcript: Official” under the “other academic...” dropdown menu found in the “Academics” section.
- Submit the request and pay with Visa or MasterCard.
- If you don’t remember your student number, contact Registrar and Information Services.
Alumni:
- If you’re an alumnus of SFU and cannot login with your computing ID and password, please reactivate your computing ID here.
Former students who were enrolled or graduate as of 2009 or later:
- Your access to the Student Center (goSFU) would have been retained, enabling you to view and order your transcripts online.
- Log into your Student Center (goSFU) and select “Transcript: Official” under the “other academic...” dropdown menu found in the “Academics” section.
- Submit the request and pay with Visa or MasterCard.
- If you don’t remember your student number, contact Registrar and Information Services.
Former students who were enrolled (or didn't graduate) prior to 2009:
- The option to order online is not available.
- To order in person or by fax or mail see below.
The option to attach documents to your transcript is not available when ordering online. To include an attachment with your transcript, you must order by fax or by mail.
In person
You can request a transcript in person at the Registrar and Information Services counter at any of the three campuses below. Photo identification is required to order and pick up your transcript. Pay by cheque, debit card, Visa or MasterCard.
Burnaby
3200 Maggie Benston Centre
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Surrey
Mezzanine level
250 - 13450 - 102nd Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 0A3
Vancouver
1100 Harbour Centre
515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
See office hours and maps and directions for Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver.
Note: cash is not accepted at the Registrar and Information Services counters (Burnaby, Vancouver, and Surrey). Please review the payment options before you order a transcript in person.
You can request a transcript by completing the Official Transcript Application. You need to include your student number and sign the request form for us to process your order. If you do not remember your student number, SFU alumni can obtain the ID at www.sfu.ca/alumni/forms/student-number-request.html. If you did not complete a degree or diploma from SFU, please contact Registrar and Information Services to obtain your student number: 778-782-6930 or reginfo@sfu.ca. Pay with cheque, Visa, or MasterCard. (We cannot accept forms sent via email for security reasons.)
Fax your completed form to:
Phone: 778.782.4969
Mail your completed form to:
Student Services: Transcript Requests
Simon Fraser University
MBC 3200
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Transcripts | $15.00 + $1.05 (PST) each |
| * Electronic transcripts | $15.00 each |
| Regular delivery | free (without tracking number) |
| Priority delivery | (see Delivery options) |
* Note: Electronic transcripts are only available for the following schools: Capilano University, Douglas College, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langara College, Thompson Rivers University, University of Fraser Valley, or Vancouver Island University. If you ask for an "electronic transcript", it will be sent electronically directly to the institution. (The option to attach documents to your transcript is not available for electronic transcripts.). At this time, we do not offer electronic transcripts to other institutions.
Regular processing
Processing time is calculated from the day the request is received to the day the transcript is available for pickup or mailed out. During peak periods, such as the start and end of the term, processing time may take longer.
Transcripts will be available for pickup or mailed out in 3 to 5 business days from receipt of order. Electronic transcripts are processed in one business day. There is no additional cost for regular processing.
Rush processing
Processing time is calculated from the day the request is received to the day the transcript is available for pick-up or mailed out. Rush orders are guaranteed to be processed within two business days.
The cost is an additional $15.00 + $1.05 (PST) per order, and does not include the transcript costs. Rush orders must be made in person or by fax. Rush processing is not available for other ordering methods.
| Ordering method | Processing time |
|---|---|
| In person | Available for pick-up at time of order |
| By fax before 2:00 PM | Mailed out on the same business day |
| By fax after 2:00 PM | Mailed out the next business day |
Note:
If you are having your official transcript sent to one of the following schools: Capilano University, Douglas College, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langara College, Thompson Rivers University, University of Fraser Valley, or Vancouver Island University, please choose "electronic transcript" and it will be transmitted electronically directly to the institution instead.
Regular delivery
Transcripts are sent by regular mail via Canada Post at no additional cost unless specified otherwise. Delivery standards for Canada Post apply and will vary by address (www.canadapost.ca). If your transcript is being sent by regular mail, please contact Canada Post for delivery updates. Please note that tracking is not available for orders sent by regular mail.
Priority delivery
Please note that priority delivery service expedites transit time, not processing time. Transcripts are sent by CanadaPost Xpresspost™ for priority delivery at an additional cost. This service provides expedited delivery times and a tracking number for added security, allowing you to track your parcel’s progress.
Prices below list only the priority delivery charges by region.
| Service | Additional cost |
|---|---|
| Priority Delivery to Western Canada (BC, AB, SK, MB) 1 - 2 business days |
$16.95 + $0.85 (GST) |
| Priority Delivery to rest of Canada 2 business days |
$26.15 + $1.31 (GST) |
| Priority Delivery to United States* 2 - 3 business days |
$29.52 (tax not applicable) |
| Priority Delivery to International* 4 - 7 business days |
$62.85 (tax not applicable) |
*Transcripts sent by priority delivery to the United States or internationally will be mailed using DHL, which may also involve additional costs that you will need to cover.
Picking up your transcript(s)
Due to the high volume of transcript requests, you will not be notified when your transcript is available for pickup. Transcripts will typically be available for pick-up 3 to 5 business days from receipt of order at the Registrar and Information Services counter you selected for pick up. Photo identification is required to pick up your transcript.
Burnaby campus
Undergraduate
3200 Maggie Benston Centre
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Graduate
Dean of Graduate Studies Office
1100 Maggie Benston Centre
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Surrey campus
Undergraduate and Graduate
Mezzanine level
250 - 13450 - 102nd Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 0A3
Vancouver campus
Undergraduate and Graduate
Harbour Centre
515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
See office hours for Registrar and Information Services and for Graduate and Postdoctural Studies.
You can designate a third party to pick up your transcript by adding a Privacy Service Indicator in your Student Center or by writing a letter of authorization.
If you are writing a letter of authorization, it must include the following information:
- Your full name
- Student number
- Name of authorized action (e.g. “I hereby authorize Simonetta Fraser to pick up my transcript on my behalf.”)
- Written signature
- Attached photocopies of two pieces of SFU or government-issued ID (e.g. SFU student card, driver’s license, BC Services Card, passport)
The third party must provide valid SFU or government-issued photo identification and the letter of written authorization, if applicable, at the time of pick-up.
Tracking your order
If you chose to have your transcript sent by courier, you can track your order by the following methods:
- Your tracking number will be emailed to you using the email address listed in your Official Transcript Application.
- Depending on the courier service listed in that email, visit www.canadapost.ca or www.dhl.com and refer to your tracking number to monitor your document’s progress.
- Do NOT email your credit card information.
- All transcript orders are non-refundable.
- Transcripts can only be ordered by a student or alumnus even if a third party is authorized to pick it up.
- Transcripts will not be issued to a student or alumnus with an outstanding balance on their student account. Please contact Student Accounts or email student_accounts@sfu.ca about paying late overdue fees.
- Transcripts will not be printed until payment is received in full.
- Unsigned transcript requests will not be processed and must be resubmitted with a handwritten signature.
- Online orders cannot be changed or cancelled once paid through your Student Center on goSFU.
- Unclaimed transcripts ordered for pickup will be destroyed 4 months after being issued.
- Transcripts sent to incomplete addresses provided on the application may cause delivery delays or returns by Canada Post. Non-receipt of transcript due to incomplete address will require a new order and payment.
- The option to attach documents to your transcript is available when ordering in person, by fax or by mail. Please indicate on the form if you need an attachment included with your transcript. Attachments must be submitted at the time of request.
- Lost or stolen transcripts are not replaceable. Simon Fraser University is not responsible for the loss or delay of transcripts in the mail.
Official transcripts have a transcript key or legend which outlines undergraduate grading systems and graduate grading systems. The transcript key on official transcripts was updated in 2024. The section below outlines historical information, which was previously noted on official transcript keys.
Grading Systems
For more information about the university’s grading system, refer to the Grading Systems and Policies section of the University Calendar.
- Prior to Fall 1970, the A grade was defined as ‘First class’, the B grade was defined as ‘Second class’, the P grade was defined as ‘Pass’, and the F grade was defined as “Fail’ in the graduate grading system.
- Effective Fall 1970, the numerical value was added to the graduate grading system.
- Effective Fall 1986, the A-, B+, and B- grades were added to the graduate grading system.
- Effective Fall 1986, the P grade was replaced with a C grade in the graduate grading system.
- Effective Fall 1991, the definition of the grade C- was changed to ‘Marginal performance’ in the undergraduate grading system.
- Effective Fall 2002, the A+ and C+ grades were added to the graduate grading system.
- Effective Summer 2009, the FD grade was added to the undergraduate and graduate grading system.
- Effective Spring 2021, a pilot Elective Grade System including the P, CR, NC grades was created.
Grade Point Averages
- Undergraduate Grading System: The CGPA calculated for terms completed prior to the Fall 1979 includes repeated courses.
- Graduate Grading System: Effective April 1986, the CGPA is the cumulative average of the grade points earned in the SFU graduate courses taken toward a master’s or doctoral degree, or graduate diploma or certificate.
- Prior to Fall 2023, units earned in FAL X99 & FAN X99 are additive, and do not count towards the total units required for a degree. The grades received in FAL X99 & FAN X99 are included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average.
- Effective Fall 2023, units earned in FAL X99 & FAN X99 are integral and count towards the total units required for a degree. The grade received in FAN X99 is included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average. FAL X99 is graded on a pass/fail basis using SFU’s competency-based grading system.
Academic Awards
Graduate scholarships paid through payroll before 2010 may not be noted on the transcript. Monetary values and the duration of the listed awards are not included.
Academic and Degree Standing - Undergraduate Degree
Academic Honours and Distinction Criteria - Prior to Fall 2010:
Degree & Designation |
Cumulative GPA |
Honours Degree with first class honours |
3.50 or greater |
Honours Degree |
3.00 or greater |
Degree |
2.00 or greater |
Honour Roll Criteria
- Prior to Spring 2010, University Honour Roll: Completion of a minimum of 30 units at SFU; completion of a minimum of 12 units in the term being evaluated; minimum term GPA of 4.00.
- Effective Spring 2021, President’s Honour Roll: Completion of a minimum of 30 units at SFU; completion of a minimum of 12 units counted toward the GPA in the term being evaluated; minimum term GPA of 4.00; no grade of FD in any course in the term being evaluated; not enrolled in EDUC 404 in the Professional Development Program (PDP) or the Professional Linking Program (PLP).
- Dean’s Honour Roll: Completion of a minimum of 30 units at SFU; completion of a minimum of 12 units counted toward the GPA in the term being evaluated; minimum term GPA of 3.50; no grade of FD in any course in the term being evaluated; not enrolled in EDUC 404 in the Professional Development Program (PDP) or the Professional Linking Program (PLP).