CU Denver (Downtown Campus) Graduate International Credential Evaluation FAQs
CU Denver in-house credential evaluation
I would like CU Denver to complete my in-house credential evaluation. What documents are needed?
Once you submit the application, you will receive an email from CU Denver with country-specific
document requirements. You can also visit the Graduate (Masters or Doctoral) Admissions Process
webpage and click on the “Transcripts & Test Scores
” tab to view the documentation requirements and
how to submit documents.
Where do I have to submit my transcripts for my international credential evaluation?
You can submit your transcript with your application or email your transcript to
intldocuments@ucdenver.edu
.
Do I have to submit an official transcript for evaluation?
No. You can submit your unofficial transcript at the time of application. However, once you are fully
admitted, you will need to provide official transcript(s) during your first semester of study at CU Denver.
Please visit this webpage
to understand our Document Verification process.
My institution does not issue transcripts in English. Do I need to submit English translations?
English translations are required for all documents issued in a language other than English.
If you are planning to have it translated in the US:
• We recommend finding ATA (American Translators Association) certified translators or ATA
certified companies. You can find certified translator or company through the ATA website
.
If you have your document translated by translators in your home country:
• Ensure the translation includes the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification.
• Here is a suggested translation format.
Do you accept my 3-year bachelor’s degree?
Yes. CU Denver treats Indian 3-year bachelor’s degrees as qualifying credentials for admission to
graduate degree programs.
I would like to keep and use my CU Denver international credential evaluation for other purposes. Is
that possible?
No. CU Denver international credential evaluations are the property of CU Denver and will be used for
internal use only.
My courses and/or degree program are in progress. Can I submit my in-progress transcripts?
Yes. However, you will need to provide official final transcripts with degree completion information
during the first semester of study at CU Denver. Please visit this webpage
to understand our Document
Verification process.
To send your official international transcripts:
• If sending via email or electronically, use intldocuments@ucdenver.edu.
• If sending via mail, find the mailing address here
.
• If you prefer to bring the physical official transcript, you can submit it to CU Denver International
Admissions.
External credential evaluation
Only ECE or WES course-by-course evaluations are accepted.
Which types of reports does CU Denver/Anschutz accept from ECE and WES?
• ECE Course by Course evaluation report
• WES Basic Course by Course evaluation report
• WES ICAP Course by Course evaluation report
How to apply for ECE or WES evaluation?
After you submit your admission application to CU Denver/Anschutz, we will send you an email
containing a link to the specific ECE and WES CU Denver/Anschutz landing page where you can order
your evaluation. You can also order ECE or WES evaluations before or while submitting your
application(s). Please contact International Admissions at intldocument[email protected]du for the ECE and
WES CU Denver/Anschutz landing page link.
What documents do I need to submit to ECE or WES?
Please check the following links for documentation requirements and FAQs:
• ECE Documentation Requirements/FAQs
• WES Required Documents/FAQs
Where do I have to submit my transcripts for my international credential evaluation?
You will need to submit your official transcript to ECE or WES for their evaluation. However, if you submit
your in-progress transcripts to ECE or WES, you will be required to submit your final official transcripts
with degree completion information to CU Denver once you are admitted.
My institution does not issue transcripts in English. Do I need to submit English translations?
English translations are required for all documents issued in a language other than English. Please check
the translation requirements on the ECE FAQs, and the WES FAQs.
ECE and/or WES requires official transcripts, but I cannot get my official transcripts. What should I do?
• ECE and WES each have several channels to accept official or original (ECE only) transcripts via
mail or electronically directly from institutions or third parties (see below).
o ECE accepts official transcripts from the following: Electronic Transcript Exchange
Registry (ETX), My eQuals, TrueCopy, and Worldwide Transcripts.
o More information is available here: ECE FAQs “Do you accept electronic documents?”
o If you have your original transcripts with you, ECE may be a good option because ECE
evaluates original documents depending on countries/schools.
o More Information is available here: ECE Document Requirements and the ECE FAQs -
Educational Documents Questions
• WES may already have a digital partnership with your institution. Please contact WES to see if
your institution is partnered with WES. If so, your institution will send your official transcript to
WES electronically. Please check the WES Document Requirements and FAQs
Please note that your official ECE or WES evaluation report(s) are considered as official transcript(s).
You do not need to submit your official transcript(s) to CU Denver if you provide the official evaluation
report(s).
My courses and/or degree program are in progress. Can I submit my in-progress transcripts to ECE or
WES?
Yes. You can submit your in-progress transcript to ECE or WES for their evaluation. ECE or WES will
evaluate your in-progress courses transcript. Please note that you will be required to submit a final official
transcript with degree completion information to CU Denver once you are admitted.
I had an ECE or WES evaluation for my in-progress coursework when I applied to CU Denver, and now I
have finished my degree program. Do I have to get an additional ECE or WES evaluation for the final
coursework/degree?
No. You don’t need to get an additional evaluation for your final coursework. You just need to send your
official final transcript with degree completion information to CU Denver International Admissions.
Where should I send my final completed transcripts once I am admitted?
For Denver campus applicants, your final transcript(s)/degree certificate/diploma should be sent to CU
Denver International Admissions once you are fully admitted during your first semester. Please visit this
webpage to understand our Document Verification process.
I already sent my transcript to CU Denver when I submitted my application. Do I need to submit my
transcript to ECE or WES as well?
Yes. You will need to submit the required documents to ECE or WES for their evaluation.
I already have an ECE or WES Course by Course evaluation report that I used when I applied for
another institution. Can I use it to apply to CU Denver?
Yes. You can use the same report if you don’t have any new international education credential(s) since
you receive your evaluation report.
Can I use my unofficial copy of the evaluation reports?
Yes. You can use the unofficial copy of your evaluation report. However, once you are fully admitted, we
will require an official report directly sent from ECE or WES. We consider the official evaluation report as
an official copy of the transcripts. Make sure to send them your report along with your transcript copies
that are already verified.
I am applying for an undergraduate program. Do I need an ECE or WES evaluation?
No. You do not require an ECE or WES evaluation to apply for our undergraduate programs.
Does ECE or WES recognize that my 3-year bachelor’s degree from India is comparable to a US
Bachelor’s degree?
No, ECE or WES considers 3-year degrees from India to be comparable to 3 years of undergraduate
study in the US. However, CU Denver treats Indian 3-year bachelor’s degrees as qualifying credentials
for admission to graduate degree programs. In these cases, CU Denver International Admissions will
provide additional guidance for graduate departments so they will accept 3-year bachelor's degrees for
admission.
How long does it take ECE to complete a report?
ECE’s order processing time is an average of 5-7 business days from the date we receive all required
information. Processing time can vary and does not include delivery time, weekends, or holidays.
How long does it take WES to complete a report?
According to their website, the typical processing time is approximately 7 business days from the day
that a completed “Application” (including all required documents, information and full payment of fees)
is received by WES and compiled for internal review and processing.
How much does an ECE credential evaluation cost?
The Course-by-Course Evaluation is $195 plus a delivery fee plus a delivery fee. Please contact ECE for
more information.
How much does a WES credential evaluation cost?
The Basic Course-by-Course Evaluation is $176 plus a delivery fee and the ICAP Course-by-Course
Evaluation is $225 plus a delivery fee. Please contact WES for more information.
How does CU Denver waive the application fee?
If you choose to provide an ECE or WES course-by-course evaluation on the application, our application
system will automatically waive your CU Denver application fee once you submit your application.
