When students submit official transcripts to Claremont Graduate University, the following guidelines apply:
- Transcripts must remain sealed as issued by the university (look for a university seal or official envelope).
- Do not open the envelope; opened transcripts are considered unofficial and cannot be accepted.
- Electronic transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution to admissions@cgu.edu are also accepted.
- Transcripts must clearly show the degree awarded and the date of conferral.
- If the transcript does not indicate degree conferral, students must also submit one of the following:
- An official diploma or certificate, or
- An official degree verification letter from the issuing institution.
- If the transcript is not in English, an official English translation is required.
- Translations may be issued by the institution or by a certified translation service and must also be submitted in a sealed format.
- CGU recommends that international credentials be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service (such as NACES or AICE) to expedite review.
If the issuing institution cannot provide an official transcript that shows degree conferral, students may submit one of the following:
- An official transcript evaluation from an approved evaluation service sent directly to CGU.
- An official degree verification document that is sealed and stamped by the issuing institution.