UAB Graduate School

Tip Sheet on Translations, Official Academic Records and Proof of Degree

International applicants must present a transcript/marksheet and degree statement which are the equivalent of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from the United States to be eligible for admission consideration.

CERTIFIED TRANSLATIONS
• We do not accept evaluation reports from external evaluation institutions.
• The translator must be authorized to translate the original language to English.
• An official stamp and signature of the authorzied translator must accompany the translation.
• Translations must be word-for-word, not interpretations of meaning.
• Original translations must be submitted to the Graduate School. Photocopied, faxed or scanned translations are not accepted.
• The issuing institution may issue a translation; however it must bear the institution's official stamp.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
• We do not accept evaluation reports from external evaluation institutions.
• An official stamp must accompany the official transcript.
• Original transcripts must be submitted to the Graduate School. Photocopies, faxed or scanned transcripts are not accepted as official.
• Official transcripts must be submitted from all institutions attended.

OFFICIAL PROOF OF DEGREE
• An official stamp from the issuing institution must accompany the photocopy of your degree.
• Official proofs of degree must be submitted to the Graduate School. Photocopies, faxed or scanned degrees are not accepted as official.
• Do not submit your original proof of degree.

UAB Graduate School
Hill University Center 511
1400 University Blvd
Mailing Address
1530 3rd AVE S
BIRMINGHAM AL 35294-1150
		
Phone: 205-934-8227
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