The grade transcript does verify that you graduated high school. Yes, colleges absolutely look at suspensions on your high school record. There is a specific question on the Common Application asking if you have ever been suspended or expelled.

Does a suspension always show up on transcript?

Will disciplinary sanctions appear on my academic transcript? The only sanctions that appear on transcripts are suspensions and dismissals. Disciplinary probation, educational sanctions and other outcomes do not appear on academic transcripts.

Does college suspension go on your record?

A. If a student is suspended, the suspension is put onto a student disciplinary record. This record travels with the student to any school the child will attend. When it comes time to apply for college, some colleges do not request the student discipli . . .