Here you can find information on requesting a transcript, requesting a replacement diploma, licensure document processing, and verifying educational credentials.
If you require any additional assistance, please contact us:
Office of Academic Affairs
dentalacademics@temple.edu
Department of Graduate Education
dentalgrad@temple.edu
3223 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
All transcripts and diplomas for the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry are generated by Temple University Office of the University Registrar. In the event of technical issues obtaining your transcripts, placing an order, completing the identity validation process, you will need to contact the Office of the University Registrar at:
Phone: 215-204-1131
Email: registrar@temple.edu
Official transcript: An official transcript displays the terms you attended, graded courses, academic programs, and other relevant academic information. Current students, former students and alumni can place an order for an official paper transcript or an electronic transcript (eTranscript).
Unofficial transcript: Office of the University Registrar does not provide copies of unofficial transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are available for review in Self-Service Banner for current students and alumni.
Replacement Diploma: Replacement diploma orders are generally processed with 21 business days after we receive the order. If your degree was awarded prior to July 1, 2019, you will also receive a complimentary digital diploma with your order.
The Office of Academic Affairs may coordinate the completion of professional licensure forms. Due to the volume of request, licensure submissions will be processed within in 4-7 business days however, state licensing agencies may take 4-6 weeks for processing. Please note that not all states immediately update the applicant’s account.
Professional Licensing: Forms must be submitted by the student or alumna/us. The completed forms will be sent from the Office of Academic Affairs by email (or mail) to the agency. Please send documents to dentalacademics@temple.edu.
Verification of Nitrous Oxide Certification: Individuals who require proof of completion of the Nitrous Oxide Certificate course should e-mail the Office of Academic Affairs. Please list your full name (as it appears on your student record), contact information, date of attendance, and addresses to which the letter(s) should be sent.
National Board Scores: National Board Scores are available through the American Dental Association (ADA) and are not stored at the School of Dental Medicine after graduation. To locate the order form for National Board score reports, visit the Joint Commission on National Board Dental Examinations.
A verification provides information regarding a student's enrollment status, dates of attendance, degrees sought or awarded, and program of study.
Verification of Attendance for a DDS/DMD Alumni:
Alumni who need a verification form completed or request a custom verification letter should follow these steps:
- Using your TUportal login, sign into the Verification app to submit your request.
- Don't have an active TUportal account? Former students and alumni can activate it through the identity validation process then sign into TUportal.
- Select the request type. See above for descriptions.
- Enter the recipient information. The Office of the University Registrar does not verify the recipient information.
- Click the Submit button.
- You will receive a confirmation upon submission, and your request will be processed in the order received.
Verification of Attendance for a MS or Resident Alumni: Alumni requiring verification of attendance, listing the degree award date, degree received, and dates of attendance should e-mail the Department of Graduate Education. Please list your full name (as it appears on your student record), contact information, date of birth, degrees received, date of attendance, and addresses to which the letter(s) should be sent. Due to the volume of requests, please allow 4-7 business days for processing.
A verification provides information regarding a student's enrollment status, dates of attendance, degrees sought or awarded, and program of study. This information is often needed by lenders, insurance carriers, sponsors, etc., to determine eligibility for loan deferment and continuation of in-school benefits.
Verification for DDS/DMD: Insurance agencies and employers wishing to verify the DDS/DMD education of a Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry graduate should contact the National Student Clearinghouse for enrollment and degree verifications through one of the following methods:
National Student Clearinghouse
Phone: (703) 742-4200
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org
Website: http://www.studentclearinghouse.org
2300 Dulles Station Boulevard
Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Employers or third-party agents can also submit an inquiry to the University Registrar using this web contact form. Inquiries will be reviewed in the order received
Verification for Residency: Insurance agencies and employers wishing to verify the residency education of a Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry graduate should contact the Department of Graduate Education via email at dentalgrad@temple.edu. Insurance agencies or employers must submit their request verification AND a release signed. Verifications cannot be completed without the signature of the alumna/us. Past residents please list your full name (as it appears on your student record), contact information, date of birth, residency program attended (i.e. Endodontics), date of attendance, and address(es) to which the letter(s) should be sent. Due to the volume of requests, please allow 4-7 business days for processing.
PASS Applicants: Students may request an Institution Evaluation Form [IEF] from the Kornberg School of Dentistry. IEF’s are required for residency applications through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) but may also be required for non-PASS programs. Please e-mail the Office of Academic Affairs.
The form will be submitted electronically, and the information contained within will be used by the Office of Academic Affairs to complete the Institution Evaluation Form. If your program does not participate in PASS, please indicate that on the form, and provide the addresses of the institutions.
** Your Institution Evaluation Form will be submitted before or by the residency program official deadline. **