Official Transcript Requirement

Submission Requirements

All admitted students must submit official transcripts for verification. This guide explains what is required, when to submit, and how to send your documents. 

When you Apply: 

  • Upload unofficial transcripts for every post-secondary institution you have attended
    • Current and former UO students should also list their UO work
  • Transcripts must show all coursework completed, plus degree(s) earned and date(s) conferred, if applicable
  • If your transcripts are not in English, you must also upload a certified English translation. See below for more details

After Admission: 

  • Submit official transcripts from all institutions where you earned a bachelor's degree or higher
  • Transcripts must show the title of the degree earned and the date the degree was conferred
  • Official transcripts must match the unofficial transcripts submitted with your application
  • Transcripts are subject to review and verification for authenticity

Notes

  • Transcripts are to be submitted to the Office of the Registrar - please do not send transcripts to the Division of Graduate Studies
  • Transcripts submitted to the University of Oregon become the property of the University of Oregon and cannot be returned to the applicant
  • If either unofficial or official transcripts are determined to be a forgery, or if official transcripts are not submitted, your admission offer may be rescinded
  • Some graduate programs may require additional sets of official or unofficial transcripts to be submitted directly to the department. Please check with your prospective program for information about their requirements

How to Submit Official Transcripts

Option 1: Direct from Institution by Mail 

 

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Request that your previous institution send an official transcript directly to the University of Oregon in a sealed envelope that bears a seal, stamp or official signature from the institution across the back flap of the envelope.

Mail to:
Office of the Registrar
5257 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403

Please do not send transcripts to the Division of Graduate Studies.

Option 2: Student-Mailed Official Copy

 

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Obtain an official transcript from your previous institution in a sealed envelope that bears a seal, stamp or official signature from the institution across the back flap of the envelope.

Place that envelope, unopened, into a larger envelope and mail the transcript to the University of Oregon at the address listed above.

Option 3: Secure Electronic Delivery

If your degree institution offers official electronic copies sent by a secured provider (e.g., National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, Scrip Safe) you may have them sent directly from the institution at registrar@uoregon.edu.

Note: Emails with attached PDFs are not accepted

Option 4: WES ICAP Evaluation (International) 

If you earned your degree(s) outside of the United States you may choose to submit a WES ICAP evaluation, which includes verified copies of your official transcripts and degree certificates. We do not require evaluation except when we are unable to determine your degree's equivalency, though we will accept these types of evaluations to fulfill the transcript requirement if you have already obtained one. To electronically submit your WES ICAP to the University of Oregon, follow the instructions provided by WES. 

Note: We will not accept the WES Basic or any other credential evaluation to fulfill the transcript requirement. Only the WES ICAP meets this requirement. 

Option 5: Special Circumstances

If you cannot access or transmit official documents due to extenuating circumstances and do not already have a qualifying evaluation report to send, please contact the Division of Graduate Studies to discuss your situation. 

Common Scenarios

  • Degree Still in Progress:
    • Upload your most recent unofficial transcript
    • Submit your official transcript after the degree is conferred
  • No Degree Earned at Previous Institution:
    • Unofficial transcripts are required for all schools you have attended must be included in your application
    • Official transcripts are only required from schools where you earned a bachelor's degree or higher
  • University of Oregon Degree:
    • You do not need to submit an official UO transcript after admission

International Degrees: 

Applicants with international academic records may have additional requirements for submitting official transcripts. Please review the following carefully: 

  • Submit both official transcripts and degree certificates, if applicable
    • Many international transcripts do not list the degree earned and the degree conferral date - in these situations we must have the degree certificate
  • If your documents are not in English, include a certified word-for-word English translation
    • Translations must be mailed directly by the translating agency to UO or issued to you in a sealed envelope with the stamp, seal, or official signature of the translating agency
    • Do not send untranslated documents from the translation agency
  • If the Division of Graduate Studies is unable to certify the U.S. equivalency of your degree, you may be required to submit a WES ICAP evaluation
    • If submitted, WES ICAP evaluations satisfy the official transcript requirement
    • To submit, follow WES's electronic delivery instructions
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