West Orange High School

West Orange High School

Transcript Request Process

Please adhere to the following guidelines:

• All Graduate Transcript requests must be submitted online and are processed within 2 business days. - (Requests by phone are not accepted.) 
• Current Photo ID is required for all requests. - (ex. Driver's Lic., State ID.) - Former WOHS ID is not accepted.
• Parent/Guardians are not permitted to request a transcript once the alumni student reaches age 18.
• Official transcripts must be sealed and mailed. 
• You must allow up to 4 weeks for the recipient to receive your official document once it is mailed.
• Any missing information on the request will delay processing time. 

WE DO NOT PROVIDE COPIES OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS ARE GIVEN AT THE TIME OF GRADUATION AND CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED. 

(GRADUATE) TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

Effective November 15, 1974, Federal and State Law prohibits the release of pupil records without parent or adult student written authorization. The school cannot release records without this written permission. (Ref. New Jersey Administrative Code #6"3-6.1 et seq.) states, "Organizations, agencies and persons from outside the school shall have access to pupil records if they have the written consent of a parent or adult pupil (Age 18)."

In order for West Orange High School to send out a high school transcript (official/unofficial), a Graduated Student Transcript Request Form must be submitted online with supporting documentation. Please be advised - we do not provide copies of your high school diploma. 

A copy of your Photo ID is required for all Transcript Requests. Requests will not be processed without proper identification. 

ALL TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS ARE PROCESSED WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS.

For questions, please contact the West Orange High School Counseling Department at (973) 669-5301, ext. 31600.

(CURRENT) SENIOR TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

• Transcript Requests for College/Post-Secondary Applications:
  • A Transcript Request is required for all college/post-secondary applications.  Please submit all transcript requests via Naviance.   

**PLEASE BE ADVISED: REQUESTS MUST BE MADE 15 SCHOOL DAYS PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE TO ENSURE TIMELY PROCESSING.

• Transcript Requests for Seniors Applying for Scholarships: Senior Scholarship Transcript Request
  • Some scholarship applications may also require school transcripts and supporting school documents.  Please use this form to request documentation.

             **PLEASE BE ADVISED: REQUESTS MUST BE MADE 15 SCHOOL DAYS PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE TO ENSURE

             TIMELY PROCESSING.

• Requests for Mid-Year Grade Reports
  • Some colleges may request Mid-Year Grade Reports in order to see your grades from the first and second marking period of senior year.  
  • Please use the Mid-Year Grade Report Request Form located on your School Counselors Google Classroom.  YOUR REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE END OF THE 2nd MARKING PERIOD.  Mid-year Reports will be finalized and sent after second marking period grades are stored, which is approximately mid-February.  If you need senior grade reports sent prior to mid-year, please email your assigned School Counselor directly. 

• Senior Final Transcripts:
  • The college that you will be attending must receive a final transcript from West Orange High School. To ensure your transcript is being sent to the correct institution, please be sure to notify your assigned School Counselor and Mrs. Gonzalez (agonzalez@westorangeschools.org) by email as soon as you know what school you are attending (provide a copy of the acceptance letter) or what your plans are after graduation.
  • Note:
    • If you are undecided and need final transcripts sent to more than one college, please advise your assigned School Counselor and Mrs. Gonzalez (agonzalez@westorangeschools.org) before the end of the school year
    • All final transcripts will be sent on or after June 30^th.
    • If you do not provide Mrs. Gonzalez with the name of the college you will be attending prior to the last day of school, your final transcript will not be sent.
    • If your plans change during the summer and you need additional transcripts sent, please contact the School Counseling Department at (973) 669-5301, ext. 31600.

If you have additional questions, please contact Ms. Gonzalez in the School Counseling Office 

at agonzalez@westorangeschools.org

GRADES 9-11 TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Current students in grades 9-11 needing transcripts for summer programs or scholarships must request a transcript via Naviance. 

Official transcripts will be sent directly to the program or scholarship. If you require other materials to be sent in addition to the transcript, please see Mrs. Gonzalez in the School Counseling Office before school, during lunch or after school.  If letters of recommendation are required for a program or scholarship application, students are responsible for speaking to the School Counselor/Teachers directly in addition to completing this form. 

**PLEASE BE ADVISED: REQUESTS MUST BE MADE 15 SCHOOL DAYS PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE TO ENSURE TIMELY PROCESSING.