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    Homeschool Transcript

    Create a professional, college-ready transcript for your homeschool graduate. Auto-calculated GPA, organized course layout, live preview, and fast delivery.

    Issued by your homeschool program. Accepted by colleges and universities. Not affiliated with any public school or accreditation body.

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    What goes on a homeschool transcript

    A high school transcript is a one- or two-page summary of everything your graduate studied: which courses they took, in what year, how many credits each was worth, and what grade they earned. Admissions offices read hundreds of these, so the details that matter most are consistency and clarity: using the same conventions a public or private high school would use, so a reader can interpret the record at a glance.

    Courses, credits, and Carnegie units

    Credits are measured in Carnegie units, where one unit represents roughly 120 hours of instruction, a full year in one subject. A year-long course earns 1.0 credit and a semester or half-year course earns 0.5. Courses are grouped under standard subject headings (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Physical Education & Health, and Electives) so the distribution of your graduate's work is obvious without hunting for it.

    How the GPA is calculated

    Each letter grade converts to grade points on the standard 4.0 scale: A and A+ are 4.0, A− is 3.7, B+ is 3.3, B is 3.0, and so on down to F at 0.0. Rigorous coursework is then weighted: Honors adds +0.5 grade points, and AP or Dual Enrollment adds +1.0, with any single course capped at 5.0. Standard and experiential courses carry no bonus.

    The cumulative GPA is the sum of each course's grade points multiplied by its credits, divided by total credits attempted. Our builder does this arithmetic as you type, and you can override the final figure if your homeschool program uses a different scale.

    What the finished transcript includes

    Your homeschool program name and contact information, a student information block, courses organized by academic year or by subject, per-year credit and GPA subtotals, cumulative totals, a grading scale key, a notation key explaining course types, and a signature block for the parent or guardian acting as administrator. That signature matters: the transcript is issued by your homeschool program, so the person who oversaw the coursework is the one who attests to it.

    Transcript questions, answered

    Everything you need to know before creating your homeschool transcript.

    Will colleges accept a parent-created homeschool transcript?
    Yes. Colleges and universities across the United States are well-acquainted with homeschool transcripts created by parents. HSLDA, Liberty University, and thousands of college admissions offices explicitly accept parent-issued homeschool transcripts. The transcript must be signed by the parent/guardian who served as the school administrator, exactly as our transcript provides. Many schools also request a course description document or portfolio, but the transcript itself is fully valid.
    What are Carnegie units and how many does my student need?
    A Carnegie unit represents one year of study in a subject (approximately 120 hours of instruction). Most colleges expect 22–26 total Carnegie units for a complete high school record, with minimums like 4 units of English, 3–4 of Math, 3 of Science, 3 of Social Studies, and 2 of Foreign Language. Our widget uses 0.5 for semester courses and 1.0 for year-long courses, which is the standard convention.
    How is GPA calculated on the transcript?
    GPA uses the standard 4.0 scale: A/A+ = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, and so on down to F = 0.0. For weighted courses, Honors adds +0.5 grade points and AP/Dual Enrollment adds +1.0 (capped at 5.0). The cumulative GPA is calculated as the sum of (grade points × credits) divided by total credits. You can also override the GPA with a manually-entered value if you prefer.
    What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
    An unweighted GPA uses only the standard 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. A weighted GPA adds bonus points for rigorous courses (Honors, AP, Dual Enrollment). Our transcript uses a weighted calculation and clearly labels each course type so college admissions officers can interpret the GPA correctly. Per HSLDA guidance, we show the grading scale key rather than separately labeling a 'weighted' GPA to avoid grade-inflation scrutiny.
    What does the printed transcript look like?
    The printed transcript is produced on high-quality white paper with our professional header design. It includes the school/program name and contact info, a student information block, courses organized by academic year (or by subject if you prefer), per-year subtotals, cumulative GPA and credits, a grading scale key, notation key for course types, and a signature block for the parent/guardian. It fits on one or two pages.
    How long does delivery take?
    Digital transcripts (PDF) are emailed to you within minutes of your order. Printed transcripts are mailed via USPS Standard and typically arrive in 5–7 business days. Every order includes a digital PDF copy.

    Don't see what you're looking for?

    We can create a fully custom transcript layout tailored to your homeschool program's needs. Start a custom order and work one-on-one with a dedicated designer, with a digital proof and unlimited revisions. Ordering for a co-op or homeschool group? Group pricing starts at 5 graduates.