Transcripts / Degrees

Transcripts/Degrees - Undergraduate Int'l Admissions

The University requests that you submit official transcripts or certified true copies from all high schools/secondary schools, universities/colleges and/or professional schools that you have attended during your academic career. Certified true copies must bear the official stamp and signature of the appropriate academic officer. If the language of instruction for the institution is not English, an exact certified English translation must be provided also. Transcripts should indicate the grading key, grade point average (GPA) equivalent to a 4.0 scale, and institutional accreditation. Notarized copies are not true copies and are not acceptable.

Degree/Diploma: Applicants must submit supporting documentation for all earned degrees indicated on the application. Provisional certificates may be accepted pending the award of a degree. High school or secondary school students must show proof of graduation before they will be permitted to register for their first semester. The same standards of authenticity for listed degrees/transcripts apply.

Transcript Requirements -International Graduate Admissions

International Transcripts

Original transcripts/diplomas or certified true copies from all universities, professional schools, and/or colleges previously attended (or currently attending) must be submitted to The University of Akron's Graduate School. If the institution is not English speaking, the transcripts must also accompany an exact certified English translation. Certified true copies must bear the original stamp and signature of the appropirate school official. 

U.S. Transcripts

Official transcripts from all U.S. universities/colleges attended (or currently attending) must be submitted to The University of Akron's Graduate School. As in the case of international transcripts, certified copies will not be accepted.

International Degrees

Applicants must submit supporting documentation for all prior degrees awarded and/or expected to earn before attending The University of Akron. The same standards of authenticity as those used for transcripts apply.

U.S. Degrees

In most instances, degrees awarded from U.S. institutions are reflected on the transcript. However, if your transcript reflects final grades, yet does not provide proof of the degree earned, please provide a copy of your diploma or a letter of completion from the Registrar's Office.

See the admission requirements for the English Language Institute’s

• English for Academic Purposes Program
• Community and Corporate ESL Program