Transcript Details

The following information provides supplementary context and details for information that appears on official transcripts at Case Western Reserve University. 

Academic Calendar 

The standard academic calendar is expressed in semester hours and consists of two semesters (fall and spring). There is also a summer term, which may be either optional or required, depending on the student’s academic program. Additional information can be found by going to Academic Calendar.

Academic Honors, Academic Probation, Dismissal/Separation, and Other Notations 

Each school within the university has specific academic policies that may affect the information on official transcripts, including the possibility of suppressing grades or coursework. For more details, refer to the General Bulletin publication that corresponds to the period of attendance on the transcript.

Grading System 

See Grading and Transcript Keys for current and historical grading systems. 

Course Numbering 

The numbering system below does not apply to all graduate/professional schools of the university.

Transcript Validation

Official transcripts display on a blue background in portrait format and bear the university registrar's signature and university seal. 

Electronic transcripts are issued in a certified PDF format that displays a blue ribbon when viewed with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader. If the blue ribbon information indicates that the document signature is invalid or the author is unknown, the document should be rejected. When printed, the words “Copy of Transcript” appear diagonally centered on the page. 

Printed transcripts are issued on blue security paper with the university name printed in small type in the background. When photocopied, the words “VOID,” “COPY,” or “UNOFFICIAL” appear. Additional validation instructions are included on the back of each page.