TOR (Transcript of Records) is the official record your college issues showing your courses, grades and degree status.
Needed for:
- PRC board exam applications
- Graduate school applications
- Jobs that verify your degree
- Visa, immigration and study-abroad applications
How to request:
- Apply at your school's registrar (many schools offer online requests)
- Fees and processing times depend on the school
For use abroad:
- College records usually need a CHED Certification, Authentication and Verification (CAV) first
- Then a DFA apostille (the Philippines joined the Apostille Convention in 2019, replacing the old "red ribbon")
What it means for you:
- Request copies well before deadlines — processing can take a while
- Keep a scanned copy for your records