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CABRINI RECORD REQUESTS

Villanova's Office of the Registrar is committed to upholding the integrity of Cabrini University alumni and former students' educational records with seamless access to obtaining their transcripts, degree verification and diploma reprints.

For more information on how Villanova is supporting Cabrini alumni and preserving the Cabrini legacy, visit Cabrini Alumni and Friends.

REQUEST A CABRINI TRANSCRIPT

Villanova University will be closed for Holiday Break starting on Monday December 23rd. 

Please be aware that if you do not have your transcript request ordered by 12:00 P.M. on Friday December 20th then your order will not be completed until we return to the office on Monday January 6th.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Transcript orders opened on Monday, July 1. Charges are processed when transcripts are issued.

Cabrini University alumni and former students must order their official transcript online to be delivered either electronically, via standard mail or via express shipping methods.

Please allow 1-2 business days for your archived record retrieval to process. For fastest delivery of transcripts, please choose eTranscripts for electronic delivery. All other transcript order types will experience an additional 3-5 business days in processing times.

Orders are authorized through the National Student Clearinghouse. When you order a transcript through this service, you can track your request online and receive email notifications when the transcript is generated and processed for delivery. The tracking mechanism also allows you to monitor when an electronic transcript is actually opened by the intended recipient.

Order Cabrini Transcript

   

DEGREE VERIFICATION & REPLACEMENT

Degree Verification

The Villanova University Office of the Registrar is happy to provide degree verifications for Cabrini University alumni. A degree verification provides proof of graduation and degree completion for alumni; it does not provide specific course information or grades, as found on an official transcript. Degree verifications are available free of charge to all Cabrini University alumni.

By Mail or Email: Provide any forms required by the requesting agency(s), along with the information listed below. Illegible or missing information will prevent processing.

  1. Request noting a Cabrini University Degree Verification.
  2. Full name (printed) and any former names.
  3. Cabrini ID (8 digits) or full date of birth if Cabrini ID not available.
  4. Number of copies needed.
  5. Name and full address of each recipient. Verifications may also be distributed by email (without official seal or signature), but is the responsibility of the student to determine acceptability.

Mail requests to:
Office of the Registrar
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085

Email the registrar.

Standard delivery of verifications is by First Class US Postal Service mail; please note that the Office of the Registrar cannot accept responsibility for delivery by the United States Postal Service (USPS) nor can it guarantee the timely processing of any external inquiries or reviews by third parties who request the degree verification. All outgoing mail is safely sealed to ensure confidentiality of the contents.

Address information should be double-checked to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to submitting the request. We cannot accept responsibility for non-delivery if the address provided to us is either incomplete or incorrect. Verification requests are normally processed within 3-5 working days of receipt.

Diploma Replacement

Villanova University will reissue diplomas for Cabrini University alumni who have lost or damaged a diploma. Replacement diplomas are printed with the original graduation date, the name of the student on their official student record when the institution closed and with signatures of the closing University Officials. All replacement diplomas will have a Replacement notation at the bottom.

Villanova University does not have any record of Cabrini University graduates who did or did not obtain their diploma. Whether you have never received your diploma or you are ordering a diploma due to it being lost or damaged, your diploma is considered a replacement. Please follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Submit a notarized letter including the following information:

  • Cabrini University
  • Name (first, middle, last)
  • Student ID or Social Security Number
  • Graduation date
  • Degree
  • Honors received (if applicable)
  • Current name
  • Current address
  • Daytime phone number
  • Email address
  • Your signature
  • Reason for need of a replacement

Please note: All requests must have a notarized signature and therefore must be submitted in writing.

If your original diploma has been damaged, your original diploma must be returned to the Office of the Registrar so that it can be destroyed when the new diploma is issued.

Step 2: Include a check payable to Villanova University.

  There is a standard and an expedited option.

  • $50 – Standard Processing. Your diploma will arrive in 4-6 weeks from the time your request is received.
  • $150 – Expedited Processing. Your diploma will arrive in 2 weeks from the time your request is received.

Please note that mail times are based on domestic delivery timeframes. International mail might take longer and depends on the destination country.

Online payment option is not available for diploma replacement requests.

Step 3: Mail your completed notarized letter and a check to the Registrar
Office of the Registrar
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085

Once the notarized letter and payment are received, Villanova University will place the order for the diploma replacement.  

    

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PDF Transcripts through the National Student Clearinghouse (payable by credit/debit card) = $10.00 per transcript.

Online orders for USPS mail delivery (payable by credit/debit card) = $10.00 per transcript.

Online orders for office pick-up or campus mail (payable by credit/debit card) = $10.00 per transcript.

Expedited Delivery Options/Charges will be applied for express delivery; these charges will be displayed upon check out. Please note:

  • P.O. Box address will NOT be accepted by express delivery methods.
  • There is a maximum five transcripts per address for all Expedited Delivery Orders.

Transcripts can be delivered electronically or by mail:

Electronic

E-Transcripts are available to current and former students and are delivered from the National Student Clearinghouse.

Mail your transcript

Transcripts are mailed directly to the person, school or company you indicated. Please fill in the appropriate mailing address. Remember to include the specific recipient and department when sending transcripts to a large institution such as another University.

Express Domestic or International Express Delivery Requests must be received by 2:00 pm on business days in order to be processed for express delivery. A confirmation will be sent when your request has been processed. A maximum of five transcripts per address can be ordered per request. P.O. Box addresses will NOT be accepted by Express delivery.

An electronic transcript is a digitally signed and secured PDF sent by the National Student Clearinghouse on behalf of Villanova University. Transcripts delivered through the National Student Clearinghouse Server are considered official. They are certified by a digital signature and contain security delivered by Adobe®.

You will receive an email notifying you when the transcript is sent and another when it is retrieved. If you agreed to SMS Texts in your order, you will also receive a notification by text message.

Unfortunately, the cost of a transcript cannot be refunded due to the recipient either not opening or not being able to open an electronic transcript. Please check with the recipient before ordering a transcript to make sure it is safe to send.

Cabrini remains the holder of all financial aid records and Villanova University does not have access to them. If you need access to financial aid records or other student records, please visit Cabrini's website for more information.

Any Cabrini University  Education graduate who is seeking information regarding their previous teacher certification, who is getting recertified by the state, or who is applying for a new job in a new state and need reciprocity for their certification should contact the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).  PDE has oversight of all Cabrini University Education student records regarding certification.  While Villanova University can issue a Cabrini University transcript, it cannot provide and has no access to certification records. PDE email is ra-edcertquestions@pa.gov. 

All Cabrini University Education graduates who are seeking INITIAL teacher certification should contact Nancy Franz at nancy.franz@villanova.edu and copy registrar@villanova.edu for more information regarding the initial certification process. 

DISCLOSURE ON ROLE OF RECORD CUSTODIAN

After Cabrini University ceased academic operations in 2024, Villanova University became the custodian of record for Cabrini students’ official transcripts and diplomas. As custodian, Villanova University is merely a conduit for Cabrini’s transcripts and diplomas. As such, Villanova does not have the authority or ability to alter any academic records transferred from Cabrini University.

Villanova has agreed to provide copies of academic transcripts, upon request, and subject to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CRF Part 99) and other relevant laws. Villanova University makes no judgement as to the validity, content or rigor of any course or program represented on the documents.

Transcript Key

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