Overview
Northwood Technical College requires official transcripts from other colleges, universities, and the Joint Services Transcript (JST) system to be sent directly from the issuing institution. Transcripts provided by the student do not meet this requirement.
Northwood Tech prefers to receive official transcripts electronically. Students are responsible for requesting their own transcripts from each institution they previously attended.
Key Information
- Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to Northwood Technical College.
- Northwood Tech cannot order transcripts from other institutions on behalf of students.
- Electronic transcript delivery is the preferred method.
- When ordering electronically, select Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College with the Shell Lake address if it is available as a destination.
- Official transcripts can also be sent through USPS to the Registrar's Office.
⚠️ Important: To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to Northwood Technical College. Students are responsible for requesting their own official transcripts. Transcripts sent to or delivered by the student do not meet this requirement.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Identified the colleges, universities, or Joint Services Transcript (JST) system from which you need to request transcripts.
- Access to the transcript ordering process for each issuing institution.
- Determined whether you will request electronic delivery or send transcripts through USPS.
Instructions
Request Official Transcripts Electronically
- Contact each college, university, or the Joint Services Transcript (JST) system you previously attended to request official transcripts.
- Follow the issuing institution's instructions for ordering official transcripts.
- When selecting the electronic delivery destination, look for Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College with the Shell Lake address.
- Select that destination if it is available.
- Complete the ordering process and any required steps through the issuing institution.
Send Official Transcripts Through USPS
If you need to send official transcripts by mail, request that the issuing institution mail them directly to:
Northwood Technical College
ATTN: Registrar's Office
1900 College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868
Ensure the issuing institution sends the official transcripts directly to this address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order transcripts from my previous college through Northwood Tech?
No. Students are responsible for requesting official transcripts directly from their previous colleges, universities, or the Joint Services Transcript (JST) system.
Can I bring my transcripts to Northwood Tech myself?
No. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to Northwood Technical College.
What if I see Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College when ordering transcripts electronically?
Select Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College with the Shell Lake address if it is available as a delivery destination.
Can official transcripts be mailed instead of sent electronically?
Yes. The issuing institution can mail official transcripts directly to the Northwood Technical College Registrar's Office using the address provided in this article.
Need Additional Assistance
If you have questions about submitting official transcripts to Northwood Technical College, please submit a Service Desk request.
If you need help requesting transcripts from a previous institution, contact that institution directly for its transcript ordering instructions.