I made this webpage in homage to H.P. Lovecraft, who I believe is one of the most influential writers of fiction. His creation of Miskatonic University was never really explored by those who continued his stories and was never truly mapped out by him. The idea of the University always intrigued me, so I decided to build this web page to make it a definitive online source for the University.

    The only people who have attempted to map out this university and explore it are the people at Chaosium Inc. With teams working on role-playing supplements for the Call of Cthulhu game, they have made it possible for us to explore this institution. Sandy Antunes wrote the gaming supplement "Miskatonic University: Where Science Meets the Mythos," from which most of the information on this page derives.

    There is much information in the book that is not on this page, such as character attributes, scenarios, and much administrative trivia. The reason for these omissions is to not hinder the sales of the book (which is currently in its second printing). The staff of the book merits special notice for their work. They are:

I submitted a letter to Chaosium requesting permission to create this web site; this was their response:

"Hello Alfred,

"Shannon at Chaosium forwarded your MU email to me, as I was the author
of that book.  I think it'd be a great idea, so you are welcome to use
excerpts from Miskatonic University.  In fact, I'm really pleased you liked
the book.

"I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you, but I wanted to check
with Chaosium about copyright issues.  The editor for the project,
Lynn Willis, also loved the idea, saying:

"'>By all means tell him to go ahead with the page. We would especially want
>to see your copyright present on the page, and as well the Call of
>Cthulhu trademark and notice. But it sounds playful and enjoyable; as I
>imagine it, we need more stuff like it on the web.'

"So there you have it-- we all think it's a smashing idea.  I'll eagerly
check your site for the page, and add it to our personal lists at
 http://www.rpg.net

"Plus, Chaosium will likely link to it once it's up (send email to
chaosium@chaosium.com saying "Shannon, the MU web page discussed earlier
is up, please link" and that should take care of it.)

"As far as designing a web page as a direct reference, hmmm.. that could
be cool, if and when you get the time.  Since the MU book sold out, we
are printing up a second edition soon, so feedback is always nice.  Plus,
there is likely to be an "Arkham 1990" book with sections on MU in the
modern era.

"It's a good time for MU stuff, I think.  Thanks again for asking, and best
of luck with the project.

Sincerely,
Sandy Antunes"

    So there you have it. The copyright is currently pending, but giving me the copyright does grant this page the term - "Official." I have made every effort to reproduce the university on a webpage and make it look interesting and authentic, because I have found no other Miskatonic University web pages which have these qualities.

Transcripts

Miskatonic University is NOT an official university but rather a work of fiction derived from the writings of H.P. Lovecraft. These transcripts are not meant to be used by anyone nor is it proof of anyone taking these classes. This website and its products are meant to be a parody and is in no way official or related to an actual university.

How Do I Request a Transcript?

You can either access your unofficial transcript here or you can order a transcript from the university's Registrar's Office.

To access your transcript online, please click here.

NOTE: Transcripts from this website are NOT real and are meant purely for entertainment ONLY. Miskatonic-university.org does not take any responsability in users who download, copy or print copies of the provided transcript information and try to commit fraud with them.

You can request a transcript in person by filling out a Transcript Request form and paying the transcript fee at the Cashier's Office. You must return the Transcript Request form to the Registrar's Office and show proof of payment. If requesting the transcript by mail, state clearly in the correspondence your name, social security number (or student number), the address to where the transcript must be forwarded, a check for the amount due, and sign the correspondence. Mail your request to Miskatonic University, Arkham, MA 02901. Attention Registrar's Office.

Where Can I Get a Copy of My Unofficial Transcript?

To access your transcript online, please click here. Unofficial transcripts are free of charge.

NOTE: Transcripts from this website are NOT real and are meant purely for entertainment ONLY. Miskatonic-university.org does not take any responsability in users who download, copy or print copies of the provided transcript information and try to commit fraud with them.

How Much Does It Cost?

Transcripts are free online.

How Long Does It Take to Receive a Transcript?

Online, your transcript is provided immediately. It usually takes five working days. However, in cases of interviews or deadlines, a transcript can be 'rushed' within 48 hours.

In order to join Miskatonic University, you must do the following things:

1. Select a department you wish to be a member of. For a full listing, please visit our Departments page.
   
   
2. The Deparment that you choose will already have a description but we are asking new faculty to revise and re-write the content description of their deparment. We are constantly renovating this site and we seek new content and your contribution will be credited to you by your name being listed under the department as a member. Once you know the department you wish to join then you are ready to apply.
   
   
3. Apply by filling out the Faculty Submission Form. Please keep in mind:
   
   
   1. The University is designed in the 1920's (specifically 1928), so I ask that you please submit a short description of who you would be in the 1920's (or 1890's as early Lovecraft tales go involving the university). This is completely up to you. Make yourself up as much as you want or be as accurate as possible. It's up to you and what you give me will be put up on the website as a description of who you are. As a good reference to look at, please review Dr. Robert Brinkman's Entry on the Faculty Page.
      
      
   2. Please type a description of the Department you wish to teach for. For example, if I am applying for the Department of History, I would type a 2 paragraph description of the department and maybe some people in the department. Look at how our descriptions are in our current Department page. Write something like it but please do not plagiarize. This text that you will submit, will be reviewed and upon approval it will replace the current text placed there. Our vision is to have every Department description replaced by our contributors.
      
      
   3. Tell us the position that you want (associate professor, graduate student, undergraduate student, professor, wrestling coach, cheerleading coach, etc.)
   
   
   
4. Please make a Donation of $1 or more using PayPal to continue this site for many years to come . This one time donation gives you a faculty page on our website with your information and a photo of you. You can show this page off on any social networking site or use it in your campaigns of Call of Cthulhu. This page will remain up for the lifetime of this website. Keep in mind next year will be our 17th year online (we only got our domain name in 2001).
   
   Click below on the button that says "Donations" and it will take you to Paypal where you can place a donation using any credit card or even transferring though accounts. It's simple, fast, effective, and most importantly, secure!

   The donation will be processed by PayPal, which will sign you up if you are not yet a member (membership is free). You can either deposit money into PayPal from your bank account (this feature is only available in limited countries), or fund the donation with a credit card.

   When you add a credit card to your PayPal account, PayPal may charge the card US$1.95 to test its validity. The sum will later be rebated back to you. See PayPal help section for details.

5. Trustees. If you would like to become a Trustee for the University in addition of Faculty donate $10 and we will include your Faculty profile in the Trustees section and add link to your business or website. If you'd like to acknowledge me about your payment, please email the Registrar's Office and I can post your name in the Trustees section of the university website. We are NOT a tax-exempt organization, this is a fake university website. This is NOT an accredited institution and your faculty page will have a message stating that Miskatonic University is not a real institution. This website is a parody of the Miskatonic University of H.P. Lovecraft's writings in the early 1920s and exists purely for entertainment purposes.
   
   
6. Please spread the word about this Miskatonic University Website among Lovecraft fans. You might also send people who are unaware of the fictional nature of the University and convince them of its authenticity. Try to convince them of it's authenticity as a mark of fine excellence in education. (Ask them to sign the guestbook too!)
    
7. If you graduated from Miskatonic University, you may want to fill out the Alumni Section.