The receiving authority decides which documents and translations it accepts. Confirm its current instructions before placing your order; requirements can vary by application and document origin.
Check the institution’s own rules
Every institution sets its own international-admissions requirements. EducationUSA advises applicants to check each school’s requirements; common materials include academic credentials and transcripts with English translations.
An institution may require an original transcript or certified copy sent directly by your school. A translation alone does not replace that submission process.
Translation is not credential evaluation
A translation renders the document into another language. A credential evaluation assesses qualifications in relation to a different education system. Check whether you need one, both or neither before ordering.
Academic document checklist
Use the university’s checklist as the final reference.
- Confirm whether diplomas, transcripts and grading scales all need translation.
- Check translator certification requirements and accepted languages.
- Ask whether records must be sent directly by the issuing institution.
- Check whether a particular credential evaluator is required.
- Keep names and dates consistent with your application and passport.
Official source
Use the original instructions for your specific application. This guide provides general information, not legal advice or a guarantee of acceptance.
EducationUSA — Undergraduate application requirements