The University of King’s College and Dalhousie University have teamed up with MyCredsTM, a renowned expert in digital credentials, and a platform that certifies, shares and validates academic credentials. The Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC) owns MyCredsTM, a national credential wallet that has been established by leaders in Canadian higher education.
The wallet enables students to view and share digitized and easily transferable post-secondary transcripts from anywhere and at any time. Documents issued via the network are authentic, tamper-proof and legally recognized.
Current Students
All current King’s students, including Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) and One-Year Bachelor of Journalism students, will initiate requests through Dal Online under Web for Students > Student Records > Request Official Transcripts. For information on how to request transcripts through Dal Online, how to share transcripts with third parties and other topics, please visit Dalhousie’s MyCredsTM page or review the information below.
Former Students
For former students in the Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) and the One-Year Bachelor of Journalism programs, please initiate requests through the King’s Registrar’s Office (see below for specific instructions on how to request transcripts).
For former King’s students in Bachelor of Arts, Science or Music programs and without access to Dal Online:
All current and former King’s students can access and share transcripts digitally through the MyCredsTM learner portal, as the most timely and accessible transcript option; however, official hard copy transcripts are still available upon request.
About MyCredsTM and Official Digital Transcripts
To access the document types outlined in the table below, you are required to purchase one share credit, which allows you to share your transcript with one recipient. In case you want to share a document with an additional employer or an educational institution, you may have to acquire extra share credits. Please consult the table below for further details. As and when new documents are released, they will be incorporated into this chart.
Document | Fee | Share Period |
Digital Official Transcript | $10 plus tax | Pay per share |
Printed Official Transcript | $10, $15 for priority service | Pay per copy |
By sharing via the MyCredsTM Learner portal, the official transcript becomes genuine, tamper-proof and legally accepted. MyCredsTM-issued documents feature digital signatures that comply with the standards for certified digital documents across various countries worldwide. When you share your documents with third parties using the MyCredsTM portal, their authenticity is guaranteed by these digital signatures. Your documents are securely stored in MyCredsTM and you have the authority to decide who sees your documents and who you want to share them with. For further details on secure storage, please see the MyCredsTM website.
An authentic document can be identified by a blue ribbon symbol, indicating that the document has not been modified after being downloaded.
In the event of any alterations or an invalid digital signature, a symbol with a red cross will appear, signifying that the document is not valid.
Digital transcript orders are processed and transmitted from King’s to MyCredsTM within 1-2 business days. When your digital transcript is ready, you will receive an email notification from MyCredsTM. Use the sign-in link directly from the email.
You will be prompted to use your Dalhousie NetID (email) and password.
You will be prompted to provide your mobile number to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
You will see your issued transcript on your Documents landing page. You must purchase at least one share credit must be purchased to access your transcript. The share credit can then be used to share your transcript with a third party or yourself via an email address. Additional share credits are available for purchase.
Note: If it is your first time using the MyCredsTM Learner portal, you will be prompted to register for a MyCredsTM account. You will also need to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) with your mobile phone. To add or update your mobile number select Account Settings in the top right corner.
Every official transcript, regardless of whether it is in digital or physical form, contains a grading scale and a legend.
No. To obtain both digital and paper versions of your official transcript, you must submit separate requests and make separate purchases.
Yes. You will have the ability to add a reference number when you share the document with another institution/third party.
While you will not be able to download a PDF of your transcript in MyCredsTM, a downloadable PDF of your unofficial transcript is available in Dal Online free of charge. You can access this under Web for Students > Student Records > Academic Records.
Students with transcript holds on their account still will be unable to request transcripts.
To learn how to make payments to the University, please see our Payments Guide.
To request an updated version of your transcript, submit a request to the King’s Registrar’s Office by initiating a new request via Dal Online under Web for Students > Student Records > Request Official Transcripts.
When your digital transcript is ready, you will receive an email notification from MyCredsTM. Digital transcript orders are processed and transmitted from King’s to MyCredsTM within 1-2 business days. Use the sign-in link directly from the email.
You will be prompted to use your Dalhousie NetID (email) and password.
You will be prompted to provide your mobile number to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
You will see your issued transcript on your Documents landing page. You must purchase at least one share credit must be purchased to access your transcript. The share credit can then be used to share your transcript with a third party or yourself via an email address. Additional share credits are available for purchase.
Note: If it is your first time using the MyCredsTM Learner portal, you will be prompted to register for a MyCredsTM account. You will also need to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) with your mobile phone. To add or update your mobile number select Account Settings in the top right corner.
If you have the email notification you received from MyCredsTM when the document was issued: follow the link in the email notification and use your NetID and password.
If you no longer have the email notification you received from MyCredsTM please allow 1 business day for processing and then:
Navigate to the MyCredsTM sign in page.
Use the Sign in with your Education Provider button and select ‘Dalhousie and Ukings’ from the list.
You will be prompted to use your NetID and password.
As part of ongoing security enhancements to the platform, MyCredsTM introduced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for learners. When you register for a MyCredsTM account you will be required to set up MFA with your mobile phone.
To add or update your MFA mobile number:
All MyCredsTM notifications will be sent to the email address indicated in your transcript request.
For former students and alumni without a Dalhousie email account on file in Dal Online, you will be prompted to enter another email address of your choosing and communications related to your request will be sent to it.
Even if you no longer have the email notification from MyCredsTM, you can still access your documents by navigating to the MyCredsTM website
The MyCredsTM Learner portal works on the premise that the document is yours, you are in full control of it, and thus you “share” access to it with others.
To share your digital transcript, you must pay the $10 share fee for each unique share by buying share credits (see below for more details). If you don’t have any share credits, the SHARE button will be grey. At least one share must be purchased to initially access your transcript.
When you have purchased a share credit, the SHARE button will become blue.
Select the SHARE button to send your transcript to your chosen destination.
Note: should there be any updates to a document, the third-party recipient will immediately be able to access the updated version.
There are two main sharing options:
To complete the form, note the following:
You can change your MyCredsTM display name under account settings. Your display name will appear in all notifications sent to recipients you have shared your document(s) with. Your digital transcript will always display your legal name as indicated in Dal Online. If you change your legal name during your studies, send a copy of your government-issued photo ID to registrar@ukings.ca to have your legal name changed.
Once your legal name has been updated, you can request a new official transcript through the King’s Registrar’s Office.
Please visit the MyCredsTM Member Frequently Asked Questions page.
The digital signatures found in documents issued by the University of King’s College via MyCredsTM meet the legal criteria for certified digital documents in various countries worldwide. By sharing their documents through the MyCredsTM portal, students and alumni can verify their authenticity as official documents from King’s, thanks to these digital signatures.
Official digital transcripts and credentials must display the Blue Ribbon Symbol and a valid digital certification issued by GlobalSign CA for Adobe. To be deemed trustworthy and official, recipients must receive the document via email from MyCredsTM, with the URL beginning with https://learner.mycreds.ca. Transcripts sent from a personal email account will not be considered official.
When viewing the document on the MyCredsTM portal, several indicators will confirm its authenticity:
When sharing a document, students can create a PIN and are responsible for ensuring the recipient receives it. If you’ve received a document, please contact the sender directly.
A document verification failure message will appear after accessing the link if:
Please see the MyCredsTM Verifier FAQs.
Foundation Year Program students who require a formal explanation of the content and breakdown of the Program can print this letter [PDF] from the registrar.
Students can request official digital letters via Dal Online. Letter types include Confirmation of Enrollment, Degree Awarded, Post-Study Work Permit and Language of Instruction. Letters will be generated and uploaded to the MyCredsTM service as a digital credential. This is a free service.
To request a letter through MyCredsTM:
If the information in the auto-generated letter is incorrect or insufficient for your needs, please select Request Custom Letter. On the Custom Letter Request screen, select the Letter Type you require and the term, and input any additional information in the comments area. Your request will be submitted to the King’s Registrar’s Office. Custom letters will be uploaded to MyCredsTM within 5-7 business days.
You will receive an email notification to your university email inbox (NetID@dal.ca) when your letter is ready for pickup in MyCredsTM. This service can take up to 5 business days to be processed.
Please note that digital letters are an automated service and will use the legal name on your file. To request a digital letter with a preferred name or to request a letter that notates a year of study that is different from the year of study assumed by your earned credit hours, please request a custom letter.
Journalism students who wish to complete a combined honours degree will download one of two combined honours application forms, depending on when they began study:
Have it signed by both departments and return it to the Registrar’s Office. Forms can also be picked up at the Registrar’s Office.
NOTE: It can take up to five years to complete a combined honours degree in journalism. Please consult the Registrar’s Office or the Undergraduate Coordinator in the School of Journalism for guidance.
Arts or science students who wish to complete a single or combined honours degree can download Dalhousie’s Honours Application Form [PDF], or pick up a copy at the King’s Registrar’s Office. The form must be signed by the applicable departments and returned to the Registrar’s Office.
Find out more about applying for an honours degree.
Students intending to graduate in May must apply to graduate by December 1. All students must apply through their Dal Online accounts, under Web for Students > Student Records > Apply to Graduate.
Your degree parchment is the official legal document issued by the University that certifies that you have completed your degree. If your parchment is lost or damaged, replacement parchments may be provided for a fee of $50.
BA, BSc, BMus, MJ and MFA replacement parchments are issued by the Dalhousie Registrar’s Office. Find out how to request a replacement parchment on Dalhousie’s website.
Undergraduate Journalism replacement parchments are issued by the King’s Registrar’s Office with fee payable to King’s.
To receive a replacement parchment from King’s, you will need to return the damaged original, or if you are unable to provide the original, you will need an affidavit from a lawyer, commissioner of oaths or a notary public (which must include their stamp or seal) to confirm:
Replacement parchments have the signatures of the current President, Director and Registrar and are dated the day they are reprinted. They are stamped in red ink on the bottom left corner with the notation of “Issued to replace the original dated _____” with the original graduation date written in the space provided.
Please send the original parchment or affidavit along with payment (cheque or credit card number) by mail or courier to:
Registrar’s Office
University of King’s College
c/o Coordinator, Academic Services and Student Systems
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1
If you require any further assistance or clarification, please contact registrar@ukings.ca.