Enrollment Verification and Degree Certification

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Enrollment Verification and Degree Certification

The National Student Clearinghouse is the official site for University of Washington enrollment verification.

For Students (Current and Previous Quarter)

Current (and some former) University of Washington students download the free, electronic enrollment verification instantly via the after logging into My56Թ with a 56Թ NetId.

Be advised that enrollment for the current quarter is not reported out to the National Student Clearinghouse until after after the end of week 2 of the quarter. You will then be able to receive an enrollment certificate through the self-service portal by the end of week 3 of the quarter after the National Student Clearinghouse has updated their records.

If you believe that enrollment verification certificate you have downloaded from the National Student Clearinghouse does not contain sufficient information for the entity requesting proof of enrollment, you must email the 56Թ Bothell Office of the Registrar at uwbreg@uw.edu. Please be sure to include:

  • The National Student Clearinghouse Enrollment Verification Certificate you downloaded through the link at Register.56Թ.
  • A statement as to why this form is not sufficient for the entity requiring proof of enrollment
  • Completed Enrollment Verification form

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For Students (Future Quarter)

Future University of Washington students can download the free electronic enrollment verification instantly via the after logging into My56Թ with a 56Թ NetId. You will need to select “advanced registration” in order for the National Student Clearinghouse to pull your future enrollment.

The University of Washington only officially verifies enrollment through the National Student Clearinghouse once the quarter has begun. If you require documentation to indicate you are enrolled for a quarter that has not yet started, as long as you have already registered for courses for that future quarter, you may download an advanced registration certificate instantly via the . Please make sure you are logged into Register.56Թ with your 56ԹNetID, then select the “Advanced Registration” option. This certificate will indicate that you are pre-registered for a future quarter at 56Թ.

If you believe that enrollment verification certificate you have downloaded from the National Student Clearinghouse does not contain sufficient information for the entity requesting proof of enrollment, you must email the 56Թ Bothell Office of the Registrar at uwbreg@uw.edu. Please be sure to include:

  • The National Student Clearinghouse Enrollment Verification Certificate you downloaded through the link at Register.56Թ.
  • A statement as to why this form is not sufficient for the entity requiring proof of enrollment
  • Completed Enrollment Verification form

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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) CIP Code Letters

You may request a letter stating your major Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code and date of acceptance into your major to be provided to the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) for scholarship eligibility.

Email a completed Enrollment Verification form to the 56Թ Bothell Office of the Registrar at uwbreg@uw.edu to request one.

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Non-56Թ Third Parties

If you need proof of enrollment from an 56Թ student, they may provide you with a copy of their National Student Clearinghouse Enrollment Verification certificate or their unofficial transcript.

Or, you may purchase one from the .

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Degree Certification

Degree Certification for 56Թ Graduates

If you are a graduate of the University of Washington, you will not be able to receive a Degree Certificate through the National Student Clearinghouse.

Options for Degree Certification include:

  • An can also be requested for degree verification purposes.

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Degree Certification for Non-56Թ Third Parties

The University of Washington does not verify degrees or enrollment for third parties via telephone, email, fax or mail. If you need proof of a Degree Certification from an 56Թ student, they may provide you with a copy of their official transcript. Or, you may purchase one from the

Special Investigators and other government employees are encouraged to use  when completing background investigations on students. DoD Safe links should be sent to uwbreg@uw.edu. Emailing release forms containing Social Security Numbers is strongly discouraged as these methods are not encrypted or secured.

If you are unable to use DoD Safe, you may also obtain an unofficial transcript in person during our service hours by presenting your credentials and a signed release of information.

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Office Information

Office of the Registrar:
Summit Hall- Lower Level
425-352-5000
uwbreg@uw.edu

Mailing Address:
Box 358501
17927 113th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011

Office and Phone Hours:
Monday – Friday
9am – 4pm

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