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Dear faculty and staff,
We are pleased to share that Saint Mary’s University has launched a secure national digital credential platform called MyCreds™ effective today.
MyCreds™ provides fast and easy access for students and alumni to request and send official transcripts from Saint Mary’s to academic institutions, employers, government offices and other third parties, anytime, anywhere. Saint Mary’s will also be able to receive official documents and credentials for prospective students through this platform.
Saint Mary’s will continue to issue hard copy transcripts, via the Transcript Request Form PDF found on SMU Academics > Transcripts.
Students have been sent the following communication providing information and guidance on requesting transcripts from Saint Mary’s and utilizing the MyCreds™ platform:
Dear students,
We are pleased to share that Saint Mary’s University has implemented the secure national digital credential platform called MyCreds™. Through MyCreds™, students and alumni will be able to request and share Saint Mary’s transcripts, anytime, anywhere. Transcripts are official, with a tamper-proof Blue Ribbon seal indicating authenticity.
How does MyCreds™ benefit you?
- Safe, secure, password-protected access
- Digitally verified official documents
- 24/7 access – anytime, anywhere
- Faster service from Canadian colleges, universities and employers
- Control over who your documents are shared with
- Ability to track and view activity of documents you have shared
To register with MyCreds™ and order a digital transcript, follow these simple steps:
- Log on to your Self-Service Banner, Select the Student tab > Order Official Transcripts > Request Official Transcript 8x. Please allow 1-2 business days for processing.
- Wait to receive an email notification from MyCreds™ prompting you to create a MyCreds™ account and notifying you that your digital transcript is ready.
- To view and authorize distribution of your digital transcript, you will be required to purchase share credits through MyCreds™. You must purchase at least one initial share credit in order to access your document. You will be required to purchase subsequent share credits each time you wish to share your transcript with a third party. Share credits can be purchased directly from MyCreds™ for $10.00 plus tax per credit.
- Once your account is set up in the MyCreds™ portal you will be able to make new transcript requests directly through the portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Saint Mary’s will continue to issue hard copy transcripts, requested via the Transcript Request Form PDF found on SMU Academics > Transcripts.
For more information about MyCreds™, including privacy and security, please visit the MyCreds™ website.
Information about using MyCreds™ for accessing and sharing your Saint Mary’s transcripts, visit the MyCredsTM FAQ page.
If you have questions or require support, please reach out to transcripts@smu.ca.
Sincerely,
Enrolment Services
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