Request BRCC Transcripts

What is a college transcript?

A college transcript is a student’s permanent academic record. It contains confidential information and cannot be released by the College to anyone other than the student without the student’s authorization. BRCC Official and Unofficial transcripts contain student’s name, address, birthdate, all courses completed at the college, credits, grades, GPA, Honors, transfer credit, plan of study, as well as any certificates or degrees completed at the college.

What is the difference between an official and an unofficial transcript?

•  An OFFICIAL paper transcript is printed on special, watermarked paper and signed by the Registrar. Official paper transcripts are mailed directly to the designated recipient in a sealed envelope. Once the envelope has been opened, the transcript is no longer OFFICIAL.
• An electronic transcript is considered OFFICIAL if the intended party is the direct email recipient. If emailed to the requestor, then forwarded, it is then considered UNOFFICIAL
• An electronic transcript which is printed then re-scanned in an email is considered UNOFFICAL

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for students interested in transferring from BRCC to another college or university. Employers may also require official transcripts. Students can request BRCC official transcripts through Parchment.com. See instructions below on how to request an official transcript through Parchment.

Parchment Transcript Service

Parchment allows for immediate paper and/or electronic processing for a fee that starts at only $3.00. Processing is typically automatic and transcripts are sent the same day they are requested. However, it can take longer if manual intervention is required or there is a hold on the student account. To complete a Parchment transcript request, please follow the process below.

Active Students

“Active Students” are currently enrolled at BRCC or have taken at least one course with us in the last three (3) years.  Active Students have the benefit of accessing Parchment through their MyBRCC account.  Using this path to request transcripts is often faster as it bypasses any potential database matching errors that can occur when using the path below for Inactive Students.  Please follow the steps below if you are an active BRCC Student.

1. Log in to your MyBRCC account.  For help logging in, please visit MY BRCC Support.
2. Click the “Transcript Services – BRCC” icon:  
3. First time users will need to create a “New Learner Account”.  If you already have a Parchment account, sign in with your Existing User Account.
4. After you log in with your new account, click “Start by adding a school or organization you attended”.
5. Enter “Blue Ridge Community College” in the search box. WARNING: There are three Blue Ridge Colleges in the U.S. Make sure you click on the one that includes (VA).
6. Follow the prompts to complete your official transcript request. After your order has been submitted, you will receive an email confirmation from Parchment. To track your order, log into Parchment.com and click “Track” under the name of your school.

Inactive Students

“Inactive Students” have been away from BRCC for at least three (3) years. You do not have to remember your student ID number to request an official transcript through Parchment.  Please follow the steps below if you are no longer active at BRCC.

1. Go to Parchment.com and create an account. If you already have a Parchment account, simply log in and go to the next steps.
2. Log in with your new account and click “Start by adding a school or organization you attended”.
3. Enter “Blue Ridge Community College in the search box. WARNING: There are three Blue Ridge Colleges in the U.S. Make sure you click on the one that includes (VA).
4. Follow the prompts to complete your official transcript request. After your order has been submitted, you will receive an email confirmation from Parchment. To track your order, log into Parchment.com and click “Track” under the name of your school.

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Unofficial Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts are available to active students 24/7 via the Student Information System (SIS) located in your MyBRCC student portal. Students are still considered “active” if they have completed at least one course at BRCC within the last three years.

Unofficial transcripts can be used as an advising tool, as an enrollment verification, for student discounts, etc. Check with the intended recipient to see if they require an official or unofficial transcript.

To access your unofficial transcript:

1. Log in to MyBRCC
2. Select “SIS”
3. Under “Academic Records” click “View Unofficial Transcript”.
4. Select “Blue Ridge Community College” as the Academic Institution and then select “Unofficial Transcript” as the Report Type.
5. Click “View Report.
6. You may print, email, and distribute your unofficial transcript however you wish.

Record Disposal 

Official student academic records, financial aid data, application materials and documents are maintained by the College during a student’s enrollment and for a specified period after enrollment in accordance with state regulations issued by the Library of Virginia. Some records, such as courses attempted, grades, etc., are maintained permanently in the Student Information System (SIS).

The disposal of student records follows guidelines set forth by the Records Management section of the Library of Virginia.