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Student Records and Transcripts
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The Student Records team provides transcripts, education verifications, and duplicate diplomas to former students. Transcripts and education verifications are often requested to pursue higher education, employment opportunities, and establish personal identification.
Records and Transcript Questions
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What records can be requested?
The District manages records requests for the class of 2018 through the class of 1960. In accordance with the Michigan Department of Education guidelines, the District archives records for 60 years (records before 1960 are not available for fulfillment).
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How do I make a record request?
Active Students/Recent Graduates
If you are looking to submit a record request for the class of 2019 or later (including out-of-district transfer requests), please visit the Parchment Storefront. The service makes access to records faster and easier.
Online Requests
To submit an online request, please use our online portal by clicking one of the links below. You must upload an acceptable form of identification to our secure site at the time of submission.If you are looking to request a GED record, visit the GED website.
Records Request Type
Purpose
Education, employment, proof of identification
Education, employment
Nostalgic
Exceptional Students IEP documentation
Walk-Up Center
Our walk-up center is currently closed. In-person records requests are not accepted at the Frederick Douglas Academy location and office staff is unable to assist you with your request. If you are unable to submit your request online via the links above, you may mail in your records request with a copy of an acceptable form of identification. If you need assistance, you may contact the Customer Care team (313) 240-4377.Mailing Address*
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Student Records & Transcripts
1425 East Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207-1020*We do not service customers at this location
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How long does it take for my request to be completed?
We are dedicated to fulfilling your request as quickly as possible. However, due to the number of records we store in our repositories, record requests may take time to fill. We do not process records on weekends, holidays, and during District periods of closure. Please allow an additional 14 days for mail requests.
Graduation/ Last Date of Attendance
Processing Timeline
2019-2011
10 business days
2010-1983
10-15 business days
1982-1960
10-20 business days
Adult Ed Records
10-20 business days
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How do I check the status of my request?
If the processing timelines have been exceeded and you have not received your records request, you may inquire about the status in the following ways:
- Contact our Customer Care & IT Support team Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. at (313) 240-4377. This team can provide you with status updates and manage escalations.
- Contact the Student Records team directly at student.records@detroitk12.org. You will receive a response within two business days.
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What forms of identification are acceptable?
When submitting your request online, you must upload a clear copy of your current identification to obtain a copy of your student records. The following documents are accepted:
- Driver's License
- State I.D.
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Court Documents
- Utility Bills
- Medical Records
- Insurance Documents
- Mail with Identifying Names and Addresses
