Do I have to submit official transcripts?
No, you do not need to submit official transcripts in order to apply. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
However, please note that all unofficial transcripts must be translated to English and if the grades are not in the 4.0 grading scale, applicants must include the grading scale as part of the transcript upload. Transcripts must include all of the following: course name, credits received, and grade. If you submit a transcript that includes transfer credits without the listed grades earned, such as T or TR or CR for Transfer, you will also need to submit the transcript from the original institution that contains the actual grades received.
If you have an international transcript, we strongly recommend using a NACES service (e.g., Education Perspectives or World Education Services) to submit your transcripts as this will greatly assist the Admissions Team with the evaluation of your documents.
If admitted, you will need to provide official transcripts for verification (including a required NACES evaluation for all international transcripts). Discrepancies between self-reported academic work and official records can lead to a withdrawal of your offer of admission. Details regarding the process for submitting official transcripts will be sent to admitted students.