We use electronic stamps and an electronic signature to authenticate documents.

If you require your documents to be sent to a third party, we recommend that you provide us with their email address. This means that we can send them the completed verification directly from a university email address which will add to the authenticity of the certification.

If you require confirmation of the authenticity of a University of Northampton certificate or transcript, we are able to provide certified copies of the documents. 

A certified copy is where the former student or a third party (with consent from the student) sends clear scanned copies of award documents for us to certify. The copies are then checked for authenticity and stamped and signed by the Ceremonies and Certification Officer. 

Please note:

- We do not hold copies of your certificate and transcript, so you must be able to provide us with a scanned copy for certification. If you no longer hold your original documents, you will be required to purchase replacements before we are able to certify it for you.

- We cannot guarantee that it will be possible to verify awards conferred prior to 2005 due to the limitations with the records we hold. These will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and we will provide full a refund where necessary.

- If you would like us to complete a World Education Services (WES) Request, please see our dedicated option on the online shop to ensure that we cover all WES requirements.

Once you have completed your online payment, please email scanned, colour copies of your certificate and/or transcript and any relevant further information to [email protected].

Timescale 

Please note that certified copies may take up to 4 working weeks to be processed. The 4 weeks starts from the date we receive all information required to complete the process (scanned documents, consent from the student etc).

Please note that if we do not receive the scanned copies of your documents or adequate consent to release the information and the process remains incomplete after 10 working days, your request may be cancelled and your order refunded.

Please ensure you order the correct option, depending on the method of delivery you require. If you choose to have your documents posted, we will also email an electronic copy of the documents if an email address is provided. The costs are show below:

Certified Copies of Certificates & Transcripts to be sent via email only - £10

Certified Copies of Certificates & Transcripts to be sent via UK 2nd class post - £15

Certified Copies of Certificates & Transcripts to be sent via DHL - £25

**IMPORTANT** We can only provide an electronic transcript to AWARDED students (those students who have received an award letter via email, confirming that they have passed their degree) Only place an order if you have received an award letter. 

A transcript lists the titles, grades and credit values of the modules you have studied and successfully completed in each academic year.

Once we have received your order an electronic transcript will be sent to you as a pdf attachment as soon as possible. This will be password protected and the password will follow in a second email. 

We can also send a copy of the electronic transcript to a third party e.g. prospective employer, application for further study etc. If this is required, please complete the third-party contact information section with as much detail as possible. If you need to provide any further information, please contact us at [email protected] with your order number.

 Please ensure that you order the correct option for your electronic transcript dependent on the date you received your award. If you are unsure of your award date, please email [email protected] with your full name at the time of study, student ID number or date of birth and course title and we will be happy to advise.

General Information:

Please ensure that you order the correct option for your certificate and/or transcript dependent on the date you received your award. Selecting the wrong option will lead to a delay in the processing of your order as we will be required to cancel and await a new order of the correct option.

If you are unsure of your award date, please email [email protected] with your full name at the time of study, student ID number or date of birth and course title and we will be happy to advise.

Please note that students may only hold one copy of their certificate at one time for each award, this includes certificates held in storage or displayed in frames.

 *Please note:

• we are unable to produce replacement documents for any awards conferred prior to 1 January 1990
• due to inconsistencies in the records we hold, we are unable to guarantee the production of replacement documents for awards conferred prior to September 2005
• the University of Northampton is not responsible for the production of HND/HNC’s awarded prior to 1997 or any awards processed by City and Guilds
• For further information regarding any of the above awards please see our webpage.

Once we have received your order, we should have all the information required to produce your replacement so please complete the form with as much detail as possible. We will only contact you should we require further information or encounter a problem producing the replacement.

Please be advised that our service level agreement for the production of replacement documents is up to 8 working weeks. 

Any WES requests we receive will be processed to WES current requirements.  We currently have an agreement with WES to complete requests electronically. (Any changes in requirements by WES, may result in a delay to our processes).

Completion of a World Education Services (WES) request covers all of the requirements for WES, including:

• Certified copy of transcript (and certificate if required)
• Completion of WES request form 
• A copy of the verification emailed directly to WES.
• An additional copy emailed to the named student, if requested.

Once you have completed your order, please email scanned copies of your WES Academic Records Request form to [email protected]. We will produce an electronic transcript for you as part of the order. (If WES require your certificate, please send a copy of this to us)

Please note that this process can take up to 4 working weeks to be completed. The 4 weeks starts from the date we receive all information required to complete the process (scanned documents, payment etc).

Please ensure you order the correct option, depending on the date of your award. The costs are show below:

Awarded between Sept 2005 and end of 2009 - £40

Awarded between Jan 2010 and present day - £30

Please purchase this option if you require a formal verification letter or form to be completed to confirm an award PLUS Certified Copies of your Certificate and/or Transcript. 

This includes:

• All verification letter requests from former student PLUS Certified Copies of documents
• Any forms confirming an award for third parties, whether requested by the student or third party directly PLUS Certified Copies of documents
• All third party letter requests and form completion (with consent from the former student) PLUS Certified Copies of documents

Exceptions:

- An Embassy requesting information regarding awards or to authenticate documents can do so by emailing [email protected] with consent from the student

- For World Education Services (WES) Requests there is a dedicated option on the online shop which will cover all requirements to complete the request

- Reference letter requests: if you require a reference letter confirming student status (i.e. course title, start/end dates, award title) please complete the general letter request form here.  If you have any queries regarding reference letters, please contact the Student Information desk ([email protected]).

- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) evaluation requests should contact [email protected] prior to purchasing a verification or certified copies

Please note:

- Verification letters and forms PLUS Certified Copies of documents can take up to 4 working weeks to be processed.

We cannot guarantee the confirmation of awards conferred prior to September 2005

Please ensure you order the correct option, depending on the method of delivery you require. If you choose to have your documents posted, we will also email an electronic copy of the documents if an email address is provided. The costs are show below:

Verification Letters & Forms PLUS Certified Copies to be sent via email only - £25

Verification Letters & Forms PLUS Certified Copies to be sent via UK 2nd class post - £30

Verification Letters & Forms PLUS Certified Copies to be sent via DHL - £40

We use electronic stamps and an electronic signature to authenticate documents.

If you require your documents to be sent to a third party, we recommend that you provide us with their email address. This means that we sent them the completed verification directly from a university email address which will add to the authenticity of the verification.

Please purchase this option if you require a formal verification letter or form to be completed to confirm an award. 

This includes:

- All verification letter requests from former students

- Any forms confirming an award for third parties, whether requested by the student or third party directly

- All third party letter requests and form completion (with consent from the former student)

Exceptions:

- An Embassy requesting information regarding awards or to authenticate documents can do so by emailing [email protected] with consent from the student

- For World Education Services (WES) Requests there is a dedicated option on the online shop which will cover all requirements to complete the request

- Reference letter requests: if you require a reference letter confirming student status (i.e. course title, start/end dates, award title) please complete the general letter request form here.  If you have any queries regarding reference letters, please contact the Student Information desk ([email protected]).

- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) evaluation requests should contact [email protected] prior to purchasing a verification or certified copies

Please note:

- Verification letters and forms can take up to 4 working weeks to be processed.

- We cannot guarantee the confirmation of awards conferred prior to September 2005 due to limitations in the records we hold. If we are unable to fulfil an order we will ensure that a refund is provided in full.

Once you have completed your order, please email any forms for completion, consent forms or relevant information which cannot be included on the order form to [email protected]. 

Please ensure you order the correct option, depending on the method of delivery you require. If you choose to have your documents posted, we will also email an electronic copy of the documents if an email address is provided. The costs are show below:

Verification Letters & Forms to be sent via email only - £15

Verification Letters & Forms to be sent via UK 2nd class post - £20

Verification Letters & Forms to be sent via DHL - £30