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Pursuing a graduate education can be consuming. Navigating a new country? Well, that can be a greater challenge. The Office of International Student Resources & Engagement in the Center for International Affairs provides resources for new students to make your move to Cleveland seamless. See our Application FAQs for more application information.
Submitting Transcripts & Degree Certification
Note: All applicants must have the equivalent of a four-year, US bachelor's degree conferred prior to the start of the term of admission.
Transcripts or degree certifications in languages other than English, must be accompanied by an English translation. If accepted, the School of Graduate Studies will need official copies of both the English and original language version submitted, not just the English version. Scanned copies sent by email or PDF are not considered official; official copies must be in a sealed envelope from the university or come via encrypted email directly from the university.
All transcripts, degree certifications and translations will become the property of the School of Graduate Studies. Do not send official transcripts until you have been formally accepted.
Transcript Evaluations
On occasion, applicants may need to have their transcripts evaluated. Common reasons to have your transcripts evaluated include GPA or degree equivalency (such as a 3-year degree or National Diploma/Higher National Diploma), English translation, or authentication of the documents. We suggest a course-by-course evaluation by a NACES organization such as World Education Services (WES) or SpanTran. Evaluations range from $170 to $220, and their highly trained experts will work with you to create an evaluation that you can later submit to jobs or colleges.
Language Scores (TOEFL, IELTS and PTE)
*Note that the School of Graduate Studies does not offer conditional admission without official language scores meeting the minimum requirements outlined below.
Minimum scores (all of these scores are valid for 2 years from the date of testing):
* Note: The following departments require higher language scores: Art History, Art History & Museum Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior, and Pathology. Those higher scores are 100 on the TOEFL or 600 on the TOEFL paper-based test, 7.0 on the IELTS, and 68 on the PTE Academic.
* The School of Graduate Studies does not accept the DuoLingo exam, the IELTS Indicator, TOEFL Essentials exam, or TOEFL MyBest Scores. Applicants must achieve a minimum of 90 on one exam date; exams will not be superscored.
* The language test requirement will be waived if you have completed a bachelors or masters degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction. See FAQ section below for more information. There are no language score waivers for MEM, Organizational Behavior or Pathology.
https://case.edu/gradstudies/prospective-students/international-applicant-info