Evaluation of Foreign Credentials

Foreign Evaluation Procedure for students applying for academic year 2008-2009:

As of 1 June 2008, UMUC Europe students will be required to request and submit their evaluations of foreign credentials from one of the agencies listed below.

If you are applying to UMUC Europe for the 2007-2008 academic year, please have all documentation for the review of your foreign credentials to the UMUC Europe Evaluation office, no later than 1 June 2008 and the university will submit a request for an evaluation on your behalf.  If you are planning on enrolling for the academic year 2008-2009, then submit your own request for an evaluation.  The approved agencies are listed below. All are independent and not affiliated with UMUC.

To request an evaluation of your foreign documents, please follow the specific instructions of the agency.

• Include full payment as instructed by the agency.   
• Mail completed forms and payment directly to the agency, not to UMUC.

To assist in our evaluation of your record, we request that a copy of your documents and translations also be sent to UMUC at the following address: University of Maryland University College, 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, MD 20783, USA

Some of the organizations listed below do general evaluations (also known as document-by-document) that state the educational levels or total hours attained. In order to transfer individual classes, students need to request a course-by-course evaluation so every class is evaluated for transfer.

*UMUC reserves the right to determine acceptability and/or placement of international academic credit. Evaluation by an international evaluation agency does not guarantee acceptance or use in the UMUC degree.

• American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)

Office of International Education Services (mail only; no services at this location.)
One Dupont Circle, NW,
Suite #520
Washington, DC
20036-1135

AACRAO Foreign Education Credential Service
Phone: 202-296-3359
Fax: 202-822-3940
E-mail: ies@aacrao.org

Requesting an Evaluation (from AACRAO):

To request an evaluation of your foreign credentials please complete the online form or visit the AACRAO website for alternative methods.  Please note that if you choose to use the online form, you will be required to complete payment via credit card.  One copy is included in the initial fee, please request this copy be sent directly to UMUC at the following address:  University of Maryland University College, 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, MD 20783, USA  If you would also like a copy for your personal records, you may pay an additional fee for the extra copy. 

Fees:

Course-by-course evaluation -- $190.00

Additional Copy -- $25.00

Optional additional service (seven-day rush) -- S100.00 

• UMUC will also accept credit evaluations from any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved agency, including World Education Series (WES).

Review the NACES-approved list of agencies

Frequently Asked Questions

Question:  If the foreign credentials are not exactly translated, is that a problem?
Answer:  Yes!  You need to submit an exact translation, or the agency will return the documents and this will delay the process for the student.

Question:  Can the student perform the translation, or does it have to be done by a translation agency?
Answer:  The student may perform the translation or they may choose an agency. 

Question:  Is there a charge for the foreign credential evaluation?
Answer:  Yes, each agency has their own rate for the course by course evaluation.

Question:  May the student contact the stateside agency directly?
Answer:  yes.

Last updated:  29 May 2008