Alumni Letter Request for Transcript Assessment

What is the Alumni Letter Request for Transcript Assessment?

It's a letter provided to University of Waterloo graduates (from undergraduate programs) that outlines courses taken above and beyond degree requirements in order to fulfil a professional association’s requirement. Examples include:

  • Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO)
  • Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA)
  • Chartered Professional Accountants Ontario

Two versions of the letter will be provided for you:

  1. one you can submit to your association
  2. one for your records

Ordering an Alumni Letter

Log in to our online Alumni Letter Request for Transcript Assessment Form using yourUniversity of Waterloo username and password.

We process requests daily, Monday to Friday, except when the University is closed. The turnaround time for alumni letters is 1-3 weeks.

Fees and payment options

Two copies of your letter will be provided for one processing fee of $25 (includes GST). Receipts will not be issued and overpayments are non-refundable. We accept the following methods of payment:

  • Cash (in person)
  • Cheque payable to University of Waterloo (by mail or in person)
  • Interac Debit (in person)
  • Visa, Mastercard, American Express (in person or online via e-commerce)
  • WatCard (in person) 

Need more information or payment options? Email askthecentre@uwaterloo.ca. 

Additional delivery fees

Courier (within Canada) Courier (outside Canada)
$10 - Ontario $25 - United States
$20 - other provinces/territories $35 - international

Note: A tracking number will be sent to the email address provided when courier is selected.

Picking up your letter(s)

If you choose to pick up your letter(s) you will need to show valid photo identification. Letters can be picked up from The Centre (NH, first floor) during office hours.