UGA Graduate School: Submitting Official Academic Records

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Submitting Official Documentation

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Certified Translations

We do not accept evaluation reports from external evaluation agencies

The translator must be authorized to translate the original language to English

We require an original stamp and signature of the translator

Translations must be word-for-word, not interpretation of the meaning

Photocopied and faxed translations are not accepted

The issuing institution can issue its own translation; it must bear the original stamp of the institution

Official Transcripts

Coursework taken at the tertiary level, which lists the name of the courses, grades, credits and etc.

We do not accept evaluation reports from external evaluation agencies

Photocopied and faxed transcripts are not accepted

We require an original stamp from the issuing institution

Submit transcripts from each institution you have attended

Official Proof of Degree

An award is given after completion of a required course of study.

We require original stamp of the issuing institution on photocopies of your degree certificate

Photocopied and faxed proofs of degree are not accepted

Do not submit your original proof of degree