An academic transcript is a record of a student's academic history. It usually lists courses, terms, grades, credit hours, GPA, program information, and sometimes honors or academic standing.
Official and unofficial transcripts
An official transcript is usually sent or sealed by the school and used for admissions, transfers, jobs, or scholarships. An unofficial transcript may be viewed by the student for planning and checking progress.
Why transcripts matter
Transcripts help other schools or programs understand what a student has already completed. They connect closely with GPA, credits, prerequisites, and graduation requirements.
A transcript is not just a grade list. It is the formal academic record behind a student's learning path.