How to View, Submit, and Request Transcripts
Submit Transcripts From Other Schools
Río Hondo College’s policy for accepting transcripts is as follows: RHC accepts official transcripts in a PDF format and official paper copies mailed directly from the institution to RHC.
Please contact the Admissions and Records Office of your previous school and request an official transcript to be mailed to:
Río Hondo College
Admissions & Records Office
3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601-1699
View Unofficial Transcripts
Use your AccessRío login and password to view and print unofficial transcripts. There is no charge for this service.
- Go to AccessRío
- Enter your username (e.g., john.smith1234) and password (e.g., 071785)
- If this is your first visit, you will need to set up three security questions. In the last empty field, you create and answer your own question.
- Once you have logged in, click on the Student tab
- In the registration tools box, click My Student Records
- Click Student Records
- Click View Unofficial Transcripts
- Choose UG, for Under Grad
- Click Submit
- View or print.
Request Transcripts From Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College does not accept transcript requests by telephone or email.
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), records may not be requested by a third party without the prior written authorization of the student. This includes the parents of a minor student.
There are three ways you can order your RHC Transcripts:
- Online Request: Same day for PDF, 1-2 days for FedEx, 3-5 days for regular delivery
- Mail-In or Fax Request: 7-10 days
- In-Person Request: 7-10 days
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Online Request
Ordering transcripts online is the fastest and most convenient way to request a transcript. Río Hondo College utilizes Parchment and accepts transcript requests through a secure website 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Official transcripts cost $5.40 per copy unless sent using FedEx or a third party.
Internet service accommodates four types of transcript requests. A confirmation email is sent when the transcript order is complete.
- Regular Service: Mailed via USPS approximately 3-5 business days after receipt of signature authorization. Please allow additional time during peak periods.
- FedEx: Additional fees apply. The address destination cannot be a P.O. Box. A signature is required for delivery. Requests must be made before noon Monday through Thursday for next-day delivery and before 10:00 am on Friday for Monday delivery.
- PDF Electronic Delivery: For participating schools and by a third-party recipient.
- Hold for Semester Grades: Processed approximately 30 days after the close of the semester.
Coursework taken before 1984 may take approximately 14 business days to process.
For further assistance, visit Parchment support. To track your order, log in to your Parchment account.
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Mail-In or Fax Requests
Requests received by mail or fax take approximately 10-15 business days to process upon receipt. Please allow additional time during peak periods. Transcripts include grades of all courses taken at Río Hondo College. The first two copies you request are free of charge. This includes all documents requested in the past. Any additional documents requested in writing are $3.00 each.
To request transcripts by mail or fax, please submit the following information in a typed letter.
- Student Name (Last, First, Middle Initial)
- Other Names Used at Río Hondo College
- Student ID Number or Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Approximate Dates of Attendance
- Student Mailing Address
- Phone or Email Address
- Mailing Address for Each Transcript Request
- Student Signature
- Transcript Request Form
The transcript request form is in Adobe PDF format. You can view the form in your browser and then print it. If you do not have software to view the file, it’ll ask you to download it. If it attempts to download, first download and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
Please fill out the form completely. Include the address to which you want the transcripts mailed, and be sure to sign the form. Then, mail it to the address below.
Send your request with a cashier’s check or money order only payable to:
Río Hondo College
Admissions and Records
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601-1699Or fax: (562) 463-3153
All fees and policies are subject to change without notice. Coursework taken before 1984 will take approximately 5-7 business days to process.
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In-Person Request
- You may request your official transcript in person at the Admissions and Records Office. We are located in the Student Services Building, SS-120.
- The first two transcripts or documents requested are free (mail or in person). The cost is $3.00 per copy thereafter.
- Transcripts sent directly from Río Hondo College are considered official. Personal copies are official until the envelope is opened. It’s the student’s responsibility to make sure that the receiving institution accepts personal copies.
- No partial transcripts will be issued.
- Mailing will take 7-10 business days plus regular mailing time.
- A photo I.D. is required for all transcript requests.
- All transcript fees are payable at the time the transcript request is submitted.
- Coursework taken before 1984 will take approximately 5-7 business days to process.
Transcript Policies
- Students are responsible for requesting the CSU/IGETC Certification to be included with their transcripts. This service is only available when certification and a transcript are being sent to a participating institution. Please be advised that there is no rush for this service. Note that all AP scores, SAT scores, and other college transcripts must be on file at the time the request is submitted if you want them to be included with certification.
- Transcript requests will not be held for final-term grades. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all grades have been posted prior to requesting a transcript.
- Please allow delivery time for all mailed transcripts. The Admissions and Records Office is not responsible for mail mishandled by the U.S. Post Office, receiving institution, or agency.
- RHC does not release transcripts from other institutions. Transcripts only include RHC completed coursework.
- We do not process phone or email requests due to student confidentiality.
- We do not fax transcripts.
- RHC does not release transcripts for hand carry. All transcripts will be mailed or delivered electronically by PDF.