Transcripts

How to Request a Transcript from the Dental School

Current Students

To ensure accuracy and efficiency of the transcript requests process, we are now accepting online transcript requests through the new GSDM Portal.

If you are on campus, you can log in directly at the following link: http://gsdm.bumc.bu.edu/portal.

If you are off campus, you must log in to the VPN link at http://work2.bumc.bu.edu first before clicking on: http://gsdm.bumc.bu.edu/portal.

Please use the same Kerberos username and password to log in to both the VPN and the GSDM portal that you would use to access the Student Link, SPS, and/or Salud.

Once you are logged in, go to Academic > Transcript Requests/Tracking to fill out your online form. You may then make additional transcript request(s) if needed or track existing transcript requests.

Our expectation is that you will use this new advanced and fast service as BU is committed to utilizing the latest technology. This new service will not only meet your needs, but also assist with the Office of the Registrar’s goal to reduce our carbon footprint.

Alumni

Official transcripts must be requested in writing either by mail, fax, or in person at the Office of the Registrar, 100 East Newton Street, G-428, Boston, MA 02118, fax 617-638-4732. Please include the following information: 

  • Full name, including any former names.
  • Boston University ID number if available.
  • Degrees/Certificates awarded.
  • Year Degrees/Certificates were awarded.
  • Complete address information of transcript destination(s).
  • Signature.

Please note: Mailing labels should accompany any request in which the individual is asking transcripts to be sent to different destinations.

An outstanding financial obligation to BU will prohibit the University from releasing an official transcript.

There is no charge for transcripts.

Official Versus Unofficial Transcripts

Official and unofficial transcripts contain all academic information about a student, including classes, grades, class rank, and GPA (GPA and class rank for pre-doctoral students only).

Official transcripts include the signature of the School of Dental Medicine Registrar and the Boston University seal.

Unofficial transcripts carry the same information as the official transcript but do not have the University seal or the Registrar’s signature.

Rushed Transcripts

If a transcript is needed immediately, students should either request it online, indicating rushed transcript on the form, visit us in person to complete a request form, or fax the request at 617-638-4732. This will eliminate mailing time.

How to Get Course Descriptions

To receive copies of course descriptions, submit a request in writing. Include the same information required for an official transcript as well as the year the course was taken, the course name and number. If requesting course descriptions for all Boston University classes taken, please indicate that all course descriptions are required. There is no charge for this service.

Transcript Request Protocol for Pre-Doctoral and Graduating Students

Following policies and procedures established by the main campus Office of the University Registrar, effective 06/04/10 our office implemented a new process regarding transcript requests: transcripts will be processed only based on grades currently recorded. We believe that it is instrumental for students to have a constructive dialogue with their respective department/s or with their instructor/s to ensure that all grades are submitted prior to making a transcript request. Graduating students, please note that your graduation date will not appear on your transcript until the appropriate/official graduation date has passed.

For all further transcript-related questions or to check on the status of alumni requests, please contact our Assistant to the Registrar, Mr. Daniel Hyacinthe at danh@bu.edu or at 617-638-4784.