The University’s academic records stretch back to its foundation in 1910 as the Melbourne College of Divinity. The University creates three types of academic document:
- A testamur (a unique certificate recording the award of the degree, diploma or certificate)
- An academic transcript (a record of all units and courses of study attempted, and the results)
- An Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (a record that has international recognition as a statement of study undertaken in Australia)
On completion of a course, students receive one copy of each of these documents at no charge either at their Graduation ceremony or by post shortly thereafter. Students from another institution studying a single unit are entitled to one copy of an academic transcript at no charge.
Students or graduates of the University of Divinity (or the Melbourne College of Divinity) may also apply to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor at any time for copies of academic documents, on payment of the prescribed fee. Colleges may assist students with this process, but are unable to provide certified academic records to students.
Please note:
- A replacement testamur may only be issued if the original has been destroyed or, in the case of a change of name, if the original is returned.
- Academic transcripts may be issued to any student or graduate.
- The Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement is only available to students who graduated after 1 January 2012.
- From 1 January 2023, all higher education students, including those who commenced prior to 2021, must have a USI in order to graduate and receive their award. This includes all students who started their studies before 2021, and all onshore international students. Continuing students should also get their USI as soon as possible.
Further information is available in the Academic Documents Policy and Procedures. The University includes information on academic transcripts about prizes and scholarships awarded to its students during their course of study where the award is included in Regulation 12: Honours and Prizes.
Verify academic records or request new copies
Enquiries about academic records should be directed to the Student Services Team via email to academicservices@divinity.edu.au, in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor.
- Graduates: can request new copies of academic records (for a fee)
- Third-parties: may request verification of the academic record of a graduate. The relevant graduate must provide written consent before the University can verify the record (see Privacy Policy and Academic Documents Policy).
Fees
Consult the Fees Policy for fees relating to production of Academic Documents.