-- Posted by Whitelighter at 9:39 am on Oct. 1, 2008 I'm requesting my transcript from my college so that I can try and transfer out. On the application, it wants me to select if I want a Student  Transcript or an Official Transcript to be mailed out. Does anyone know the difference? -- Posted by Sins and Demons at 9:40 am on Oct. 1, 2008 Get the official, the student one is probably just one that is for your personal reference. -- Posted by Lulu Nobody at 9:43 am on Oct. 1, 2008 Official Transcript.