Student Records and Transcripts

Cynthia A. Cockrel
Director

Phone: (313) 873-7590
Fax: (313) 873-3182

3031 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 136
Detroit, MI 48202

We are located at 3031 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 136, Detroit, Michigan, 48202 in the New Center One Building Welcome Center across from the Fisher Building.

Walk-ins are accepted until 2:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Our hours of operation for walk-ins are 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. The walk-in counter is closed on Thursdays. However, the drop-box is available between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.


Transcript Request Information

You must provide a copy of your identification in order to obtain a copy of your transcript records. The following documents are accepted as I.D.:

  • Driver's License
  • State I.D.
  • Passports
  • Social Security Cards
  • Birth Certificates
  • Court Documents
  • Utility Bills, Medical Records
  • Mail with Identifying Name and Address

If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must request your records.

If you are 18 or older, “you” must request the transcript or provide a written and signed documentation and a copy of your identification authorizing someone else to obtain a copy of your transcript.


How to Request a Transcript

In Person (Central Office only)

You may request a transcript record by coming into our office during our normal business hours.

  • Take the next available number at the counter
  • Take a transcript release form
  • Fill out the form and sign it
  • Submit the signed form at the counter when your number is called

In Writing (Email, Fax, Drop-Box, US Mail)

Pick-up or download the transcript request form.

If you are unable to download or pick-up the Transcript Release Request form, a written request may be mailed to the address below or faxed to the fax number below:

Student Records and Transcripts
Detroit Public Schools
3031 W. Grand Blvd.
Suite 136
Detroit, MI 48202

Fax: (313) 873-9975 OR 313-873-7011

You may also place requests in the drop box located on the 1st floor of the New Center One Building in the lobby of the Welcome Center between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.

Your transcript cannot be released without your signature on the written request.

How to Request Other Student Records

If you require a Special Education record, please contact the Office of Psychological Services at 313-866-0458. Their fax number is 313-866-0656 attention Valerie Strong.

If you require a Code of Conduct record, please contact the Office of Student Assistance and Intervention at 313-873-4857 or 873-4858 or fax to 313-873-7971 attention Dr. Foster.

If you require an Adult Education or Practical Nursing Program record, please call the Office of Adult Education at 313-852-1120 or 852-1085.

If you require a G.E.D. record, please call the Office of G.E.D. at 313-596-7615 or 596-0872.