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 with earned MSSU degree posted, and/or are not currently enrolled at MSSU, 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 a transcript that is printed directly from Lionet. It has little security, may be marked as unofficial and is commonly issued to a student.

Any official transcript that is delivered in an open envelope is considered “unofficial”.

Currently enrolled students can print Unofficial transcripts from Lionet following the instructions below.

The Office of the Registrar does not issue or print out unofficial transcripts to students or former students. Former students desiring a transcript will have to order an Official transcript.

How to view or print unofficial transcripts

1. Log into Lionet
2. Under the Student Quick Links, select Student Menu 
3. Select Student Records
4. Click on Academic Transcript
5. Under Transcript Level, select Undergraduate or Graduate (as appropriate)
6. Under Transcript type, select Web Transcript (that is your only option)
7. Click on Submit
8. View or click the PRINT option on the top right corner
9. The default print layout option is Portrait 

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