- Academic Calendars
- Attesting Your Texas A&M University Degree
- Change of Campus
- Course Schedules, Syllabi and Faculty CV
- Cross-registration
- Duplicate Diploma
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
- Final Exam Schedule
- Grade Distribution and GPR Distribution
- Graduation
- Student Data Metrics
- Student Forms
- Transcripts
- UIN and NetID Retrieval
- University Catalog
Transcripts
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, physical transcripts may only be collected in accordance with the day and time listed below.
Uncollected transcript(s) will be destroyed after two weeks of the submission date. Students will be responsible for fees associated with another order if transcripts are not collected in a timely manner.
- Current students must purchase an official transcript on Howdy under the My Records tab through the Grades and Transcripts channel. See ‘Official Transcripts’ information below.
- Former students who attended Texas A & M University, must purchase an official transcript on Howdy under the Former Student tab through the Grades and Transcripts channel. See ‘Official Transcripts’ information below.
- Please follow the steps to order an official PDF transcript under the ‘Official Transcripts’ link below.
- Due to COVID safety precautions, all physical transcripts must be purchased on Howdy and picked up according to the chart below:
| Day | Time | Location | Contact phone | Remarks |
| Thursday | 1 - 4:30 p.m. | TAMUQ Engineering Building | 4423.0078 |
Items will only be collected on Thursdays at the main entrance. Please plan accordingly. |
Checking for Holds
Students should check for transcript holds on the My Record tab in Howdy under the "My Profile" icon PRIOR TO requesting a transcript.
Official Transcripts
- Current students can purchase an official transcript on Howdy under the My Records tab through the Grades and Transcripts channel.
- Former students who attended Texas A & M University, can purchase an official transcript on Howdy under the Former Student tab through the Grades and Transcripts channel.
An official transcript is a comprehensive record of a student's academic progress at Texas A&M University. In other words, a student's official Texas A&M University transcripts includes academic credit awarded to the student at all levels of study (undergraduate and graduate).
Transcripts contain confidential information and are released only in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Transcripts may not be disclosed without prior written consent from the student.
Information Included on an Official Texas A&M Transcript:
| Official Texas A&M Transcript Informational Items |
| Student identifying information — name, UIN, date of birth, etc. |
| Semester-by-semester listing of all courses attempted at Texas A&M University (College Station, Galveston branch, and Qatar branch campuses), with credit hours, grades, and grade points earned for each |
| Undergraduate transfer credit hour totals by school (no individual courses are listed) |
| Hours for which the student earned credit by exam |
| Graduate level transfer hours, and grades by school if transferred courses are being used on the graduate degree plan |
| Semester totals of hours completed, grade points earned, and grade point average |
| Cumulative totals of hours completed, grade points earned, and grade point average for the student's undergraduate career |
| Degrees awarded by Texas A&M University, with major and minor fields of study |
| Official University seal and signature of the Registrar |
Students with outstanding financial obligations to the University or Qatar Foundation may be PREVENTED from receiving an official transcript. Current students may check for transcript holds on Howdy on their My Record tab. Former students may check for transcript holds on Howdy on the Former Student Tab. It is the student's responsibility to clear transcript holds.
Official PDF Transcript
Official PDF transcripts are becoming more commonly accepted across institutions, organizations, and agencies. Texas A&M University official transcripts in PDF format should be considered official documents as they can be validated through a blue ribbon certificate indicating the transcript has been digitally signed and certified by the Texas A&M University's Office of the Registrar.
Official PDF transcripts may only be ordered by students via Howdy.
Texas A&M University will provide official transcripts in certified PDF format for current and certain Former Texas A&M University students. Texas A&M University utilizes Proofpoint Encryption to deliver official PDF transcripts to email recipients via a secure message. Students are responsible for verifying the supplied email address is valid and correct. The official Texas A&M University PDF transcript is considered official in PDF format only. Requestors will receive an email confirmation when the PDF transcript request has been processed and sent to the intended recipient.
Please note: students and recipients should note that any Texas A&M University official PDF transcripts sent to them are time-sensitive. The secure message, official transcript, and any student-uploaded document(s) will only be available for download or view on our Proofpoint server for 30 days.
** Payment for Official PDF transcripts will take place within the Howdy portal. See ‘Transcript Fees’ for more information on payment for PDF transcripts.
Unofficial Transcripts
- Current and former student information listed below.
An unofficial Texas A&M University transcript is a comprehensive advising record of a student's academic progress at Texas A&M University. In other words, a student's unofficial Texas A&M University transcripts includes academic credit awarded to the student at all levels of study (undergraduate and graduate), detailed transfer credit from other institutions awarded to the student, and curriculum of study by term information.
Information Included on an Unofficial Texas A&M Transcript:
| Unofficial Texas A&M Transcript Informational Items |
| Student identifying information – name, UIN, date of birth |
| Semester-by-semester listing of all courses attempted at Texas A&M University (College Station, Galveston branch, and Qatar branch campuses), with credit hours, grades, and grade points earned for each |
| Undergraduate transfer credit hour totals by school (details on transfer courses are listed) |
| Hours for which the student earned credit by exam |
| Graduate level transfer hours, and grades by school if transferred courses are being used on the graduate degree plan |
| Semester totals of hours completed, grade points earned, and grade point average |
| Cumulative totals of hours completed, grade points earned, and grade point average for the student's undergraduate career |
| Degrees awarded by Texas A&M University, with major and minor fields of study |
| Curriculum of Study information listed semester by semester |
Current Students
May access an unofficial transcript through Howdy. Current students need to navigate to the Grades and Transcripts channel on their My Record tab to access an unofficial transcript. There is both an HTML and PDF version of the unofficial transcript available to students in Howdy.
Former Students
Former students who attended Texas A&M University, may be able to access an unofficial transcript online through Howdy. Former students will need to visit the Grades and Transcripts channel on their Former Student tab to access an unofficial transcript. There is both an HTML and PDF version of the unofficial transcript available to students in Howdy.
Special Note for Former Student Online Unofficial Transcript Access
- Former students who WERE enrolled in the past TWO YEARS
- Sign in to Howdy and click on the "Former Student" tab. You will see the option to access your unofficial transcript in the Grades and Transcripts channel. Your Howdy account is still active. You will need to log in using your NetID and password. YOU DO NOT NEED TO CREATE A SEPARATE FORMER STUDENT ACCOUNT.
- If you forget your NetID or it is expired, visit the IT Self Service Knowbase Article regarding Resetting a Forgotten NetID Password for help.
- Former students who WERE NOT enrolled in the past TWO YEARS
- Go to Howdy and click on the link to "Information about Former Student Access" box.
- You will need to select one of the three statuses from the popup window.
- If you select the middle "WAS NOT enrolled in the past TWO YEARS" status, you will need to submit an online questionnaire verifying your identification.
- After you have submitted the online questionnaire an email will be sent to you with instructions on how to set up your account.
- There is a three-hour window for you to follow the instructions or you will be required to complete the online questionnaire again.
- You must complete the questionnaire during main campus business hours (8:00am-5:00pm CST this is typically after 5:00pm Qatar time).
Students who are unable to access their unofficial transcript online (Former students who do not meet the requirements highlighted above for access to Howdy or students with a transcript hold on their account) may request an unofficial transcript by visiting the Office of Records, Engineering Building first floor.
There is no charge for an unofficial transcript. Records staff will only release an unofficial transcript to the student via in-person collection.
The Office of Records WILL NOT email an unofficial transcript.
The Office of Records WILL NOT attest an unofficial transcript.
Transcript Ordering and Fees
Transcript Payment Options
Ordered and picked up in-person — Students must pay for their in-person official transcripts requested by credit card on Howdy. All payments must be made in U.S. Dollars. Transcripts will not be printed until payment is processed successfully.
Our office is unable to accept cash payments for official transcript fees.
For in-person pick up at Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), students should choose ‘Pickup @ TAMU Qatar’ in the ‘Delivery Method’ section of the online order.
Ordered online in Howdy (PDF transcripts) — Students may pay for their official PDF transcripts requested online with an ACH electronic check or credit card (MasterCard and Visa). All payments must be made in U.S. Dollars. PDF transcripts will not be sent until payment is processed successfully.
Number of Transcripts per online order
- The default number of transcripts designated for online transcript orders is 1.
- Students may purchase up to 20 official paper or EDI transcripts be sent to an authorized recipient in a single transcript online request. Students who need to order more than 20 transcripts be printed or be sent to a single recipient will need to submit separate orders for any additional transcripts required beyond the limit of 20 per transaction.
Transcript Request Processing Option
In the ‘Print Transcript’ field, students will choose 1 of 3 options to indicate when the transcript should be processed
- As soon as possible: Students who wish for their transcript to be processed in our weekly batch processes, will need to select this option.
- Hold for grades: Students who wish to request that the transcript processing be delayed until final grading has been completed for the current semester, should select ‘Hold for grades.'
- Hold for degree: Students who wish to request that the transcript processing be delayed until degrees have been posted for the current semester, should select ‘Hold for degree.’
Orders placed through Howdy are processed by Texas A&M University main campus located in College Station Texas. Please contact transcript@tamu.edu with any questions or issues regarding transcript payment and processing.
Receiving & Validating a Texas A&M University Official PDF eTranscript
Texas A&M University official transcripts in PDF format should be considered official documents as they can be validated through a blue ribbon certificate indicating the transcript has been digitally signed and certified by Texas A&M University's Office of the Registrar. Texas A&M University will provide official transcripts in certified PDF format for current and certain former Texas A&M University students.
For more information please visit, http://registrar.tamu.edu/Transcripts-Grades/Transcripts/Validating-PDF-eTranscripts
Recipients may contact the Office of the Registrar – Main Campus at transcript@tamu.edu should there be any questions related to Texas A&M University's Office of the Registrar's digital signature, the authenticity of an official PDF transcript, or the method you received the official PDF transcript.
Transcript Key
On the back of all transcripts is a key to transcript grades and symbols.
The key explains:
- Academic Credit
- Grading system
- Repeat courses
- Transfer work
- Course numbering system
- Academic Honors for Undergraduate Students
Texas A&M University’s transcript key may be found at, https://registrar.tamu.edu/Registrar/media/REGI_SpecPDFDocs/TexasAMUniversity-May-2019-key.pdf.
Former Students, if you forget your UIN and NetID, please click here for more information.
Please contact the Office of Records at records@qatar.tamu.edu or +974.4423.0078 with questions or for more information.