How to Send Transcripts to the Common Application
During the application process, you will likely be asked to send transcripts to verify your academic history (i.e.,
classes taken, grades). Most colleges/universities ask applicants to send transcripts directly to the campus and
to Common Application portal. Make sure you carefully read and follow the application instructions for every
separate campus you’re applying to.
Follow These Steps
If you are asked to send transcripts to the Common Application, follow the steps below. You will need to send
a transcript separately from all colleges you’ve attended. Do not wait until the last minute. There are multiple
steps required and you can expect extended processing time.
1. Log in to your Common App account. Click My Application, and then click Colleges Attended.
2. Next to each college/program you have selected, you will see a notation about transcripts and a link to
order transcripts.
3. Click “Option 2: Order a Mailed Paper Transcript” to download the transcript ID form. Even if you want
to order an electronic official transcript, you will need this form.
4. The transcript matching form will be pre-populated with your Common App ID number, name, and
applicant-specific barcode. Download, sign and date (can be electronic), and save it to your device.
5. Order your Official OCC Transcript by first logging into MyCoast. Click the "My Records" tab on the left
side of the portal after logging in. On this page, you will see a section called "Transcripts." Click the link
for "Order Official Orange Coast College Transcripts."
6. In the transcript order system, you have an option to either order an electronic/PDF transcript or a
paper/hard-copy transcript. For the Common Application, we recommend ordering an electronic/PDF
transcript. There will still be processing time, but the PDF is faster than ordering a mailed hard copy.
7. In the transcript request, you will need to enter a recipient. Begin by selecting the state of
Massachusetts. Click next, then search Common App. “The Common App for Transfer” should pop up.
8. Next, you will select PDF Download for the delivery method.
9. You will then see a note about attaching a document – this is referring to the transcript matching form.
However, you will not attach it until AFTER you fully submit and pay for the transcript order.
10. IMPORTANT: Once you complete the transcript order, you will receive an email asking for you to
submit your transcript attachment (aka the signed transcript matching form you downloaded – see
step #4). You MUST complete this step for your transcript to be sent from OCC to the Common
Application. Failure to upload the matching form will result in your transcript not being sent which
can jeopardize your admission.
11. Once you complete the transcript order AND submit the transcript matching form, return to the
Common Application and click “I Ordered My Transcript.”
12. If you took courses at other colleges (i.e., Golden West, Coastline, IVC, etc.), repeat these steps for
every college you attended.
Questions on the Common Application? Please visit the OCC Transfer Center for assistance.
To check the status of a transcript request, please contact the OCC Transcripts office.
