How do I get a student transcript or student records from a closed career school?
The Office of Higher Education has student transcripts and records from certain private career schools that have closed. In most instances, we do not have transcripts from closed colleges or universities, high schools (public, vocational-technical) or Adult ED and GEDs. Please view this page for more information.
For closed private career schools in Connecticut:
If the school was taken over by another school that is still open:
- Contact that school.
If the school was NOT taken over by a school that’s still open:
Before submitting a request, please note:
- Electronic transcripts will have a faster turn around time. If you do not need it mailed, select electronic. Many employers and educational institutions will also accept transcript electronically. Please note, mailed transcripts have a longer turn around time.
- Most educational institutions and employers require transcripts to come directly from CT OHE. The student will also be sent a copy of the transcript as well. There is no need to submit a separate request.
- Please do not submit multiple requests if you have not received your transcript yet. We are doing our best to timely complete all requests and will get them to you as soon as possible. If you have not received your transcript or a response after six weeks, please email us.
- OHE may not have all student records and transcripts from closed private schools. It may be possible that your record is missing or incomplete. OHE can only provide the records collected from closed schools.
- OHE is unable to complete nursing boards attestation forms that are required to be completed by a nursing program administrator or other school official. OHE can provide a letter confirming the details of the nursing program from a closed private career school to the nursing board.
- Use this link to request a transcript or record after you have read all the above information: Request a student transcript or record.