Our Services

We’re guided by the ethical standards and policies of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. All release of student information is guided by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (FERPA).

The National Student Clearinghouse is now our authorized agent for providing degree and enrollment verifications. Please contact the National Student Clearinghouse directly at www.degreeverify.org for immediate degree verification.

National Student Clearinghouse, 2300 Dulles Station Boulevard, Suite 300, Herndon, VA 20171

www.degreeverify.org or www.studentclearinghouse.org          

Fax: 703-742-4239

Samuel Merritt University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide official transcript ordering securely online. IMPORTANT UPDATE:  We now offer official eTranscripts, so we encourage you to use that option, if possible.

 

Order Transcript

Printed transcript (mailed) and eTranscript (electronic emailed transcript) options are available.

Printed transcripts are processed within 7-10 business days (SEE NOTE ABOVE FOR CURRENT PROCESSING OF PAPER TRANSCRIPTS), once you submit your request, and are mailed via regular U.S. mail. We are unable to provide rush, printed transcripts, at this time.

eTranscripts are processed within minutes, once you submit your request. Please first confirm with the recipient that they will be able to receive an electronic copy of your transcript. Sending transcripts electronically is the fastest and most secure way to go.

If you are a current student, you may access your unofficial transcript via SMURF at any time. Alumni who graduated within the last 15 years should also be able to access their unofficial transcript via SMURF. If you have issues accessing SMURF, please contact the IT Service Desk at 510-907-2555 (option 1), and they will be happy to assist you with your username and password.

General Graduation Processing Timeline

Program
Last Day of Term
Grades Due
Begin Degree Posting (week of)
Potential Order Diplomas (week of)
DNP - Post Master's8/15/20258/22/20259/1/20259/8/2025
DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner8/15/20258/22/20259/1/20259/8/2025
DNP - Anesthesia8/15/20258/22/20259/1/20259/8/2025
DNP - Psychiatric Mental Health8/15/20258/22/20259/1/20259/8/2025
DPT8/22/20258/29/20259/1/20259/8/2025
MSN - Clinical Leadership Education8/15/20258/22/20259/1/20259/8/2025
MS - Family Nurse Practitioner8/15/20258/22/20259/1/20259/8/2025
MS - Health Administration08/22/20258/29/20259/1/20259/8/2025
RN to BSN8/15/20258/22/20259/8/20259/8/2025
ABSN8/21/20258/31/20259/8/20259/15/2025

Note: graduation may be processes faster if grades are submitted early/on time.

Nursing students waiting for BRN certification

Starting the week of 9/8/2025

  • Registrar sends College of Nursing list of completed students
  • College of Nursing certifies students’ course completion in BRN portal

You will receive a confirmation email from the Registrar's Office once your information has been sent to the College of Nursing.

Diplomas

Your diploma will be mailed to the address listed on your SMURF account as of the day we confirm your graduation. Please ensure your mailing address is correct prior to the "Begin Degree Posting" date listed above.

When your diploma order is processed, you will receive an email from CeCredential Trust sent to your SMU student email account. This email will include a link to download your digital diploma. The cost for the digital diploma is $19.95.