Verify Attendance and Degrees

This is a free and secure service provided by the National Student Clearinghouse for students registered for the current or upcoming term. While most verification certificates are available only after instruction begins for the term, the Advanced Registration Certificate (when available) verifies enrollment before instruction begins.

With this service, you can view, print, or download:

• An Advanced Registration Certificate: proof of enrollment prior to the start of instruction for the term. Available 4 to 6 weeks before instruction begins.
• An Enrollment Verification Certificate: proof of enrollment status and anticipated graduation date for grants, scholarships, services, etc.
• A Good Student Discount Certificate: proof of enrollment status and eligibility for grants, scholarships, discounts, and services that require a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• Your enrollment history (enrollment prior to summer 2013 may not be available).
• Information about your student loan deferments and electronic notices sent to lenders.

Self-service enrollment verification is accessible to currently enrolled students via CalCentral: My Academics tab > Academic Records > Enrollment Verification. Click the Enrollment Verification link.

Important note: The data is refreshed weekly during the add/drop adjustment period and monthly thereafter. During the summer, it is refreshed at least once per session. 

UC Berkeley’s Verification of Attendance and Degrees is produced on letterhead with the University seal and bears the facsimile signature of the University Registrar. There is no fee for this service.

Current students may submit a verification request or download and print the Verification of Attendance and Degrees form on CalCentral: My Academics tab > Academic Records > Enrollment Verification > Official Verification of Attendance and Degrees. The request form can also be submitted by U.S. Mail, and physical copies of the form are available in person at Cal Student Central in 120 Sproul Hall.

Alumni and former students with access may view, print, or download the Verification of Attendance and Degrees form on CalCentral: Forms > Submit a Form > Enrollment/Degree Verification.

Students and alumni who no longer have access to CalCentral may obtain a Verification of Attendance and Degrees by completing a Request for Verification of Attendance and Degrees form (PDF) and submitting it in one of the following ways:

• Bring the form in person to Cal Student Central, 120 Sproul Hall.
• Mail the form to the Office of the Registrar (120 Sproul Hall, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-5404).
• Email the form to Verify-Attendance-Degrees@berkeley.edu

Students or alumni may also obtain a degree or attendance verification online through the National Student Clearinghouse. However, this vendor charges a fee for verifications.

Note: We do not complete and certify third-party forms requiring information provided on the Verification of Attendance and Degrees or the Enrollment Verification and Good Student Discount certificate, which are available online. Many service providers and partner institutions have been advised of this policy, but if needed, please print this letter from the University Registrar about the verification process (PDF) and submit it with your verification documents.

The Verification of Attendance and Degrees is most commonly used for:

• Verification of degrees earned
• Verification of enrollment
• Confirmation of full-time or part-time registration status
• Loan deferment information
• Eligibility for grants, scholarships, services, etc.

Official Verifications include:

• Student name
• UC Berkeley’s federal school code
• Transaction ID number
• Admit date for each program of study
• UC Berkeley school, college, or division
• Major(s)
• Cumulative GPA (optional)
• Degree goal
• Class Level
• Anticipated graduation date
• Degrees awarded (degree title and date awarded)
  Term(s) enrolled
• Begin and end dates of term(s) enrolled
• Academic career (Undergraduate, Graduate, or Law) for the term(s) enrolled
• Semester units enrolled or completed for the term(s) enrolled
• GPA for term(s) enrolled (optional)
• Enrollment status for the term(s) enrolled
• Student comments: Use this optional field to enter any comments for the recipient you wish to print on your verification. Your comments will be printed exactly as you enter them under the heading, "Student Comments."

• Current students may submit a request for a Letter of Good Standing or Dean’s Appraisal via CalCentral under the My Dashboard tab > Student Resources > Submit a Form> Verification Request: > Letter of Good Standing or Dean’s Appraisal

• Alumni and former students with access to CalCentral may submit a request the same way.

• Students and alumni who no longer have access to CalCentral may submit a request for a Letter of Good Standing or Dean’s Appraisal by completing a Request for Letter of Good Standing / Dean Appraisal  (PDF) and submitting it in one of the following ways:

  • Email the form to Verify-Attendance-Degrees@berkeley.edu

  • Bring the form in person to Cal Student Central, 120 Sproul Hall.

  • Mail the form to the Office of the Registrar (120 Sproul Hall, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-5404).

UC Berkeley has contracted with the National Student Clearinghouse, a nonprofit organization serving the higher education community, to verify the attendance and degrees of UC Berkeley students and alumni for all employers, service providers, and other third parties (not affiliated with UC Berkeley). The Clearinghouse may be reached by phone at 703-742-4200. This vendor charges a fee for verifications.

The Office of the Registrar certifies enrollment status based on the minimum unit loads required to be considered a full-time student. These thresholds are used for all University of California, state, and federal reporting requirements, as well as to determine eligibility for financial aid and student loan deferments (both of which generally require at least Half Time enrollment). The enrollment thresholds cited below are enforced even if your school, college, or program requires a greater unit load or authorizes you to enroll less than full-time.

Enrollment Thresholds (By Unit Load)

Important Note: The various schools, colleges, and graduate programs may have different enrollment requirements—particularly at the undergraduate level. Please check with your school, college, or program office for enrollment requirements specific to your program.

If required for competition, the Office of the Registrar can verify enrollment for entire student athletic teams, clubs, and organizations rosters. This service is free of charge.

To ensure the Office of the Registrar can assist you promptly, please:

1. Submit your request well in advance of the date of competition (preferably 2 weeks).
2. Complete this Request for Verification of Attendance and Degrees form (PDF) in its entirety:
   1. Select the option to complete a form (there’s no special processing fee for this service),
   2. Write team or club roster verification in the space provided, and
   3. Provide the email or mailing address to which it should be sent under “Mail my document to,” or simply write “Call for pickup."
3. Attach your competition roster form to the Request for Verification and either submit it to Cal Student Central at 120 Sproul Hall or email it to verify-attendance-degrees@berkeley.edu.
4. Important Note: This form must have all the following information for every student:
   
   1. Name as registered at UC Berkeley,
   2. Student ID number, and
   3. Signature of each student authorizing the Office of the Registrar to release this information.

Questions? Please contact us at verify-attendance-degrees@berkeley.edu.