Education Verification

Alumni can request hard-copy verifications online. Recent graduates with holds on their records will have their requests rejected, unless they are attempting to defer student loans. In these cases, the requester must show the appropriate supporting documentation at the time of the request.

The University of Southern California has authorized Parchment to act as its agent for the processing of online verification orders. Parchment collects all required fees and forwards the request to the USC Registrar’s office, where verifications are printed and released.

This service, to be used solely for official verifications, is available only to alumni enrolled in classes in 1980 or later.

Instructions: 

1. You will be asked to create an account on the verification site. First-time users must sign and submit a “Consent to Release” form before a verification order can be processed.
2. When placing your order, you will need to enter your academic record ID (10-digit USC ID or nine-digit SSN) and your dates of attendance at USC.
3. Have your credit card name, number, and expiration date available. There is a $2 processing charge per order. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Payment on the card will be pre-authorized, but your credit card will not be billed until the verification order is fulfilled by USC.
4. Confirmation will be emailed to you when your order has been processed. Official verifications may be ordered any time through Parchment.

This service is available from approximately 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM PT. However, requests are processed Monday through Friday during normal business hours, except on holidays and during Winter Recess.

For questions or difficulties with the Parchment site, please contact the USC Registrar’s oOffice at gtv@usc.edu.

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Use this service for official verifications only. The University of Southern California has authorized Parchment to act as its agent for processing orders of electronic verifications in PDF format. Parchment collects all required fees and forwards the request to the USC Registrar’s office, where the verification is produced and released. Parchment uses the highest standards for security, and the service is compliant with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This service is available from approximately 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM PT.

Electronic verifications are available only to alumni who first enrolled at USC in 1980 or later.

Before You Place an Order

Recent graduates must clear any holds on their records before the Transcript department will process the order. Recently enrolled students can check for holds on Experience USC. They should also check to ensure that any pending grades, degrees or changes have been posted to their record prior to placing a verification order on Experience USC.

Placing a Verification Order

If you are a USC alum: You can access the USC Verification Ordering Site at Parchment.

1. You will be asked to create an account. First-time users must sign and submit a Consent to Release form before a transcript order can be processed.
2. Provide your academic record ID (10-digit USC ID or nine-digit SSN) and your dates of attendance at USC.
3. Under the “Record Order Services” header, click on “Send an Electronic Verification,” and then follow the instructions on the USC Verification Ordering Site at Parchment.
4. You will receive an email confirmation when your order has been processed.

Please note that first-time visitors will be asked to provide minimal contact information. For questions or difficulties with the Parchment site, please contact the USC Registrar’s office at gtv@usc.edu.

Business hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT, Monday through Friday.

Fees and Shipping

The University of Southern California has contracted with the National Student Clearinghouse to provide 24/7 degree-checking services for alumni, students and employers around the world. Please note that you must register your company information with the National Student Clearinghouse to use this service, and there is a fee associated with the service.

As of January 31, 2005, verbal verification of academic information is no longer offered.

Third-party requests made in person or by postal mail for verifications containing grade point average information (GPA) must be accompanied by a written authorization from the record owner specifying the third party as their agent. The third party must present their own photo ID as well as a copy of the record owner’s valid photo ID. This is required to maintain compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

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