Certificates, transcripts and CATS points records

How to obtain your academic records (certificates, transcripts and CATS points)

Certificates (award-bearing courses)

Matriculated courses

• Certificates will be presented by your college (see Graduation & leaving Oxford).

• To request a digital degree confirmation letter, refer to Degree certificates and letters.

• To request a replacement certificate (if it has been lost, stolen or damaged), refer to Degree certificates and letters.

Non-matriculated courses

• Your certificate will be posted to you.

• You can order a replacement certificate (if it has been lost, stolen or damaged), through the University’s online store.

Digital certificates of completion and badges (non-award-bearing courses)

Upon successfully completing the stated requirements to receive a University of Oxford digital certificate of completion or a digital badge, you will receive a download link. Information on how to access this digital credential will be emailed to you after the end of the course.

Find out more about how you can use and share your digital credential.

Live and flexible online courses

For accredited live and flexible online courses, students are eligible for a digital Certificate of Completion if they pass the final assignment. Certificates of completion will show your name, the course title and the dates of the course you attended. You will be able to download your certificate or share it on social media if you choose to do so.

Accredited Weekly Classes

Students are eligible for a digital Certificate of Completion if they pass the final assignment and attend 80% of the classes. Certificates of completion will show your name, the course title and the dates of the course you attended. You will be able to download your certificate or share it on social media if you choose to do so.

Non-accredited courses

Students may (depending on the course) be eligible for either a certificate or digital badge of attendance. Normally provided when the course ends, the certificate will include the student’s name, the course title and dates. The digital badge, which can be shared on social media and in emails, will include the student’s name, the course name and a link to an online page with more information about the course.

Transcripts (accredited courses)

A transcript is a formal record of what you have studied, and includes a breakdown of your marks and your final outcome. Depending on your course:

Either

• The Department will send you your transcript after the Board of Examiners has confirmed the results.

Or

• You will apply for your transcript through Academic Transcripts.

You can request a provisional transcript through the University’s online store.

You can order a replacement transcript (if it has been lost, stolen or damaged), through the University’s online store.

Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme records (CATS points)

This scheme is for students who want to transfer credit between institutions (see Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, and qualification frameworks to learn more).

Weekly and short online accredited courses

If you are taking an accredited Weekly Oxford Worldwide course, Weekly Class or Short Online course:

• You may register for credit (CATS points), before your course starts; or

• You may apply for CATS points retrospectively from January 1st following the academic year in which the course took place (visit the University's  online store, and purchase 'Retrospective CATS points').

• You will receive a Record of CATS Points upon successful completion of your coursework (normally at the end of each term).

• You can order an additional or a replacement Record of CATS Points through the University’s online store (there will be a small charge).