Transcript Request

Requesting a Transcript

Official transcript request process:

An “Official transcript” is typically marked as such and carries security enhancements, the institution’s seal and Registrar’s signature. Official transcript is sent directly from the one institution to another and must be delivered to the receiving institution electronically or in a sealed envelope.

Official transcripts sent through the mail to a home address or other location will be sealed in an envelope with stamps across the seal. For mailed transcripts to be official, the transcript should remain in the sealed envelope and delivered to the intended recipient. A transcript in an opened envelope with the seal broken seal is no longer considered an official transcript. The Office of the Registrar recommends sending transcript(s) directly to the intended recipient(s).

Requesting an Official transcript:

Missouri Southern State University has contracted with the National Student Clearinghouse to process official transcript requests. Official transcripts may not be issued if there is a hold on your student account due to an outstanding financial obligation owed to the institution.

Official transcripts cost $15.40 per copy. The charge can be paid using any major credit or debit card. Charges will only be applied after the transcript has been processed and sent.

Delivery method:

You can choose to have your transcript sent electronically or through the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Note that some institutions may have a specific or preferred way of receiving transcripts.

Transcript Ordering Options:

a. If ordering a transcript after you have already earned a degree from MSSU, or are no longer attending MSSU and want your transcript with whatever has been already earned, choose:

• Current Transcript – Process As Is

• After Grades Are Posted

• After Degree is Awarded

Ready to order your transcript?

• You will need your social security number.
• You don’t need your student ID number to order transcripts.
• The site will walk you through placing your order, including delivery options and costs.

Click on National Student Clearinghouse.

After ordering, you can track your transcript order by opting-in to text messages from the National Student Clearinghouse. You may also track your order online here.

For additional assistance, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 417-625-9389 or registrar@mssu.edu. 

Unofficial Transcripts

An unofficial transcript is printed from a student portal, or delivered opened, has little security, may be marked as unofficial and is commonly issued to a student.

Unofficial transcript request for currently enrolled students: Unofficial transcripts are available to currently enrolled students through Lionet.

Unofficial transcript request for former students: Former students without access to Lionet should submit a request to the Office of the Registrar for an unofficial transcript.

Unofficial transcript may be picked from The Office of the Registrar in Hearnes Hall 101.

Unofficial transcripts will only be emailed to a personal email address after completing the required transcript release form.

The Office of the Registrar requires a valid state issued ID before issuing an unofficial transcript

How to view or print unofficial transcripts

1. Log intoLionet
2. Under the Student Quick Links, select Student Menu 
3. Select Student Records
4. Under Transcript Level, select Undergraduate or Graduate (depending on what transcript you need)
5. Under Transcript type, select Web Transcript (that is your only option)
6. The page that opens up has 6 tabs to choose from– Student Information, Degree and Award Date, Transfer Credit, Institution Credit, Transcript Totals, Course(s) in Progress. The “Transcript Totals” tab shows your total hours and GPA. Select the transcript type you need.
7. To print, right click on the mouse and select the PRINT option
8. The default print layout option is Portrait (if not, it is recommended you select the Portrait option)

For additional assistance, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 417-625-9389 or registrar@mssu.edu.