The University of St. Thomas

Converting Documents to PDF Format

Convert a Word Document

Resumes, cover letters, and writing samples should all be converted to PDF format before being sent to a potential employer.  This will ensure that your content and layout are locked in place before they are reviewed.  Once saved, your document can be uploaded and emailed to potential employers.

  1. Install a PDF converter.  If you have Adobe Professional, this includes a PDF converter.  (For your convenience this software is available on Computer #1 in the Resource Room).  If you only have Adobe Acrobat Reader, then you can download the CutePDF Writer for free at www.cutepdf.com.
  2. Once installed you’ll notice under your printer options CutePDF Writer.
  3. Open your the document you would like to convert.
  4. In the browser screen go up to File.  Select Print. 
  5. When the Print Screen appears under Printer Name select CutePDF Writer (as opposed to whatever default printer normally is selected).  Hit Print.
  6. The PDF file will generate.  Name it and save it accordingly.

Convert an Unofficial Transcript

As long as an unofficial transcript is acceptable for these employers, then there is a way to download your transcript from Murphy Online and upload to a website or email it by converting it to a PDF file. 

  1. Install a PDF converter.  If you have Adobe Professional, this includes a PDF converter.  (For your convenience this software is available on Computer #1 in the Resource Room).  If you only have Adobe Acrobat Reader, then you can download the CutePDF Writer for free at www.cutepdf.com.
  2. Once installed you’ll notice under your printer options CutePDF Writer.
  3. Log in to Murphy Online.
  4. Select Student Services & Financial Aid.
  5. Select Student Records and Account Info.
  6. Select Academic Transcript.
  7. Transcript Level = All Levels; Transcript Type = Web Unofficial; Hit Submit. 
  8. In the browser screen go up to File.  Select Print. 
  9. When the Print Screen appears under Printer Name select CutePDF Writer (as opposed to whatever default printer normally is selected).  Hit Print.
  10. The PDF file will generate.  Name it and save it accordingly.