An early college transcript shows all activity related to a student’s academic course work. The record includes a complete list of the courses as well as the grades and credits earned.
There are 6 campuses within the University of Maine System (UMS):
- University of Maine at Augusta (UMA)
- University of Maine at Farmington (UMF)
- University of Maine at Farmington (UMFK)
- University of Maine and its regional campus in Machias (UM)
- University of Southern Maine (USM)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI)
Each campus within the UMS operates independently and maintains its own student records, including transcripts. If a student takes courses at multiple campuses, they will have a separate transcript for each campus and must request each one individually from the respective institution.
There are two types of transcripts, and the chart below highlights their differences.
| Feature | Official Transcript | Unofficial Transcript |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Issued by the school’s office of student records | Available through student portals and self-printed |
| Seal/Signature | Includes an official seal and signature | No official seal or signature |
| Format | Usually in a sealed envelope or sent electronically | Often a digital copy or printed by the student |
| Usage | Required for college applications, job applications, and official records | Used for personal reference or informal situations |
| Cost | Usually requires a fee | Typically free to access |
| Delivery Method | Sent directly to institutions or employers | Downloaded or printed by the student |
Unofficial transcripts are mostly used for personal record keeping and cannot be used for official purposes like college applications or job applications.
To view/print an unofficial transcript, follow these steps:
- Log in through your MyCampus Portal (External Site)
- Click the Student Center icon under the LaunchPad.
- From the Student Center Dashboard, click on Academics on the left-hand navigation. If you are on a smaller device, such as a mobile phone, click on the expander to open the navigation pane, then follow the same steps as above.
- Select View Unofficial Transcript from the left-hand navigation under Academics. The View Unofficial Transcript page allows you to view your transcript information based on your academic career. There is also an option to view and print the unofficial transcript as a PDF.
Note: If a student took classes at different UMS institutions, then they will need to select and view the unofficial transcript individually for each campus they attended.
then they will need to request a transcript from each campus they attended.
Transcripts must be sent directly to the third party in order to retain official status.
Option 1: UMS/MaineStreet Account
- Log in through your MyCampus Portal (External Site)
- Click the Student Center icon under the LaunchPad.
- From the Student Center Dashboard, click on Academics on the left-hand navigation. If you are on a smaller device, such as a mobile phone, click on the expander to open the navigation pane, then follow the same steps as above.
- Select Request Transcript from the left-hand navigation under Academics.
- Enter the requested information and click Submit.
There is no charge for this service.
Transcripts requested are mailed to the recipient and will be processed within 5 business days. You can check the status of your request by returning to the request.
Option 2: Parchment
The UMS has partnered with Parchment to provide secure delivery of official transcripts to email or physical addresses anywhere in the world.
This is the quickest and most convenient way to order both electronic and paper transcripts. In most cases, the transcript will be sent to the recipient the same day.
This service costs $7 per transcript plus applicable taxes and shipping. Fees are payable by credit card when the order is placed.
Option 3: Transcript Request Form
- Not available at all campuses.
- Forms may be mailed or emailed.
- There is no charge for this service.
Transcripts are automatically available to UMS admissions and transfer staff.
- Transferability of credits is not guaranteed.
- Every college and university has their own policies and procedures regarding how transfer credits may be applied to a student’s program requirements at their college.
- If students are taking courses to transfer to another college, it is the student’s responsibility to confirm that those courses will transfer to the intended college and program.
- If students are taking courses to transfer to another college, the grades earned in those courses will appear on the student’s college transcript; however they will NOT be calculated into the student’s college GPA.
- If you have specific questions about how a course will transfer to another college, please contact the Admissions Office, Transfer Office, or Registrar/Office of Student Records at that college.
Learn more by visiting the Transfer Equivalency Information section on our Course Information Page.