Follow the steps below to obtain and scan your transcripts:
Step 1.
Order your transcripts from each university/college listed in this application. You must provide transcripts for every college/university listed.
Official transcripts must contain the signature of the University Registrar. Transcripts must indicate degree conferred (BA or MA, for example) and all coursework with course name, credit hours and grade.
For colleges and universities outside of the United States you must provide a printed course-by-course transcript equivalency report provided by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). (This requirement does not apply to transcripts in English from universities/colleges outside the US).
Step 2.
Scan a high-quality copy of those transcripts (front and back). You can scan the files using a flatbed scanner connected to a computer, a tablet device, or smartphone.
- To learn how to scan using a tablet, smartphone, or flatbed scanner, click here.
Save each set of university/college transcripts into a separate scan file with your name and the institution name in the file title. (e.g. “Jane Doe UNC Transcript.pdf”, “John Doe CSU Pueblo Transcript.jpg”, etc.).
Scanned transcripts must clearly depict the transcript in its entirety with your degree conferred, when applicable. Unofficial, illegible, dark/light, distorted or partial scanned copies will not be accepted.
Failure to upload a legible scan of all required official transcripts will significantly increase the processing time of your application.
Important notes
- You are no longer required to mail transcripts to CDE. Do not mail or bring your transcripts to CDE, unless specifically requested to do so. CDE does not file transcripts on your behalf.
- CDE uses transcripts solely for the evaluation of your application and then destroys them for your protection. You are required to keep your official transcripts indefinitely in case of audit or for use in future applications.
- Your application will be rejected if you submit transcripts before your degree is awarded.
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