Transcripts

Lethbridge College uses MyCredsTM, Canada’s digital document wallet, to issue transcripts and other official documents in a secure digital format. MyCredsTM is the official online document sharing system of the Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC). View full details on MyCreds.

Transcripts are not issued to any student who has not fulfilled their financial obligation to Lethbridge College, and the college shall not be held responsible for meeting deadlines that are not those of the college.

Official Alberta Learning High School transcripts and Official Apprenticeship grades can be ordered online from the Alberta Government.

Requesting Transcripts

Transcripts are requested through the following ways:

Current students, or students who attended Lethbridge College within 16 months:

Unofficial transcripts can be accessed through Self-Service. To access, follow the steps below:

  • Log into Self Service
  • Select Academics on the left-hand side of the menu
  • Select Unofficial Transcripts

Official transcripts can be requested through Self-Service. To access, follow the steps below:

  • Log into Self Service
  • Select Academics on the left-hand side of the menu
  • Select Transcript Requests
  • Select Add New Request

Important information when requesting your official transcript:

  • Transcripts with current grades and courses
    • Transcripts that are requested through Self Service will be uploaded within two business days to MyCreds
  • Transcripts with final grades
    • After final grades are submitted by the instructor, the Registrar's Office will verify final grades submitted and apply academic standing. During this time students will not have the ability to request transcripts
    • After final grades are verified and standing applied students will be eligible to request a transcript which will show all final grades for that term
    • Students are strongly recommended to view their unofficial transcript through Self Service before requesting the official transcript to be uploaded to MyCreds
    • final grades and academic standing will typically be finalized one week after the final grade submission deadline
  • Transcripts with graduation notation
    • Once you have submitted your Application to Graduate, successfully completed all your courses and the Registrar’s Office has verified your eligibility, your transcript will be uploaded to MyCreds and an email notification will be sent to you
    • See the Graduation Application Deadline for when the graduation statement will be placed on transcripts

After submitting your request, the Registrar’s Office will upload your transcript to MyCreds.

Students who attended Lethbridge College longer than 16 months ago:

Official transcripts can be requested through the Transcript of Academic Record form. After submitting your request, the Registrar’s Office will upload your transcript to MyCreds.

MyCreds

Lethbridge College uses MyCreds, Canada’s digital document wallet, to issue transcripts and other official documents in a secure digital format. MyCreds is the official online document sharing system of the Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC).

Documents issued through MyCreds are certified, official and can be securely shared with other educational institutions, employers and other third parties. MyCreds allows you to access your documents anytime, from anywhere and share them as often as you need.

Once your transcript is uploaded to MyCreds, you will be sent an email to notify you it is ready for you to access. You will need to purchase Share Credits in order to share your transcripts with third parties.

For more information on MyCreds, visit our MyCreds page

Sending Official Transcripts to Another Alberta Post-Secondary Institution

When you apply to another Alberta post-secondary institution through Apply Alberta, the new institution will request your transcript to be sent to them electronically on your behalf.

Processing Time for Transcript Requests

Once requested, transcripts normally take 2-3 business days for processing.

 

Academic Standing

Your academic standing is the result of your academic performance in each term. It is based on your term grade-point average (GPA) and determines your eligibility to register in a future term. For each term, you will be assigned one of six academic standings below:

NotationGPAAdditional Information
With Great Distinction (President's List)4.0Must be a full-time student completing a minimum of 9 credits and with no incomplete grades (I) for the term to qualify
With Distinction (Dean's List)3.75-3.99Must be a full-time student completing a minimum of 9 credits and with no incomplete grades (I) for the term to qualify
Honours3.50 or higher 
Good1.50 or higher 
ProbationBelow 1.50Academic probation is a cautionary notice that a student’s performance has been deficient and needs to improve for continued registration
DisqualifiedBelow 1.50 for 2 consecutive termsStudents who have been disqualified will carry the disqualified designation on their academic record and will be withdrawn and prohibited from further registration

Reinstated on Probation will be assigned to your Academic Standing if you have previously been disqualified and successfully completed the steps to be readmitted to the institution.

Academic Standing is assessed starting at the end of each term once all final grades have been submitted. Dates are as follows:

TermAcademic Standing Assessed
Fall (Sep-Dec)End of December
Winter (Jan-Apr)End of April
Spring (May-Jun)End of June
Summer (May-Aug)End of August
Summer (Jul-Aug)End of August

Academic Standing is recalculated when grade changes are submitted and approved for a specific term. Details about Academic Standing can be found in the Grading Policy.

Viewing Your Academic Standing

Your academic standing will be viewable on your official and unofficial transcript under each term you have attended.


Grading

Grading Symbols and Grade Points

Grading for credit courses are as follows:

Grade SymbolGrade PointDefinition
A+4.0Excellent
A4.0Excellent
A-3.7Excellent
B+3.3Good
B3.0Good
B-2.7Good
C+2.3Satisfactory
C2.0Satisfactory
C-1.7Satisfactory
D+1.3Minimal Pass
D1.0Minimal Pass
F0.0Failure
AF0.0Administrative Fail

The following grades are typically applied to practicum courses, independent study, and project courses:

Grade SymbolGrade PointDefinition
CR   Nil   Course Requirement Satisfied   
NCR   Nil   Course Requirement Not Satisfied   
P   Nil   Course Requirement Satisfied   
F   0.0   Failure   

 Other Grade Symbols and Grade Points:

Grade SymbolGrade PointDefinition
0%-100%NilPercentage
AUDNilAudit
INilIncomplete (Interim Grade)
PLCNilPrior Learning Credit
TRNilTransfer Credit
RW0.0Required Withdrawal
WNilWithdrawal (Student Initiated)
WCNilWithdrawal with Cause (Student Initiated)

More information on grading can be found in the Grading Policy.

Grade Appeals

If a grade is appealed, it must be discussed with the instructor of the course, as well as the Associate Dean. For detailed instructions and timelines of completing a grade appeal, please review the Final Grade Appeal Process within the Grading Policy.

Prior Learning Credit

You may be eligible to have credit awarded for learning gained through one of the following ways:

  • Credit courses completed with a passing grade more than ten years ago
  • A combination of credit courses with no course-to-course relationship to a LC credit course
  • Informal education and/or training activities
  • Self-study
  • Work experience
  • Volunteer activities

The Prior Learning Assessment process begins with a discussion between you (the student) and the Program Chair/Designate from your current program. A faculty member will utilize a variety of assessment tools to assess your knowledge, skills and competencies for the course which you are seeking Prior Learning Credit. If successful, you will receive a grade of PLC for the course.

To apply for prior learning, or for step by step instructions, please view the Prior Learning Assessment Application.

 

Graduation and Convocation

If you have completed all your program requirements or are pending completion based on successful completion of courses you are registered in, our Records team will review your program to determine your eligibility to graduate.

Graduation versus Convocation:

Graduation is the process that happens once you have completed all courses for your program and the Registrar’s Office has verified you are ready to graduate from your program. Once our Records team has confirmed you are eligible to graduate, we will put a notation that you completed your program on your transcript, as well as produce your credential (issued during each Convocation ceremony).

Convocation is the ceremony where you can cross the stage and celebrate the completion of your program! You will need to apply to attend the convocation ceremony.

Checking Graduation Status/Progress:

Through Self Service, you will be able to check your status of your program completion.

  • Log into Self Service
  • Select Academics on the left-hand side of the menu
  • Select Graduation Overview
  • Select Review my Academic Progress

For more details on how to check your progress, see the My Progress under Self Service Videos.

How to Request to Attend Convocation

Instructions on how to request to attend the convocation ceremony, as well as details about the ceremony can be found on the Convocation website.

Please note there will be a convocation fee required at the time of application.

If you are deemed ineligible to graduate after you submitted your request to attend convocation, the Records team will contact you.

Convocation Ceremony Deadlines
Completed Program Requirements ByConvocation Ceremony*Request To Attend Convocation Opens Deadline to Request to Attend ConvocationGraduation Comment Placed on Transcript
April 30Spring (May)February 1

April 1 (Early Bird fee)

April 21 (final deadline) 

End of May
June 30Fall (October)June 30

August 1 (Early Bird fee)

August 14 (final deadline)

End of July
August 31Fall (October)June 30

August 1 (Early Bird fee)

August 14 (final deadline) 

End of September
December 31Spring (May)February 1

April 1 (Early Bird fee)

April 21 (final deadline) 

End of January

*Parchments will be available following the Convocation ceremony

The conferral of credential will take place during the convocation ceremony. Once this is completed, parchments will be mailed out to the address on file for all students who do not attend the convocation ceremony.

 

Replacement Credentials

If your credential has been damaged or lost, you can request to have a new one created. Simply fill out the Request for Replacement Parchment form and email it to records@lethbridgecollege.ca.  There is a $50 fee (plus tax) for a replacement parchment.


Changing your Name

Legal Name Change

It is important to ensure your legal name has been updated as your transcripts and credential will reflect your legal name that is on file.

To change your legal name, fill out the Legal Name Change form and submit to records@lethbridgecollege.ca along with government issued ID.

Your legal name will show on your LC email address, student ID card, transcripts, and parchments.

Download name change form

Chosen Name Change

You can change your preferred name through the Self Service for students, under your User Profile, and Edit Personal Identity.

Your preferred name will show on the course roster for your instructors reference.