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International Transcript Submission
International students attending USF must submit transcripts to enroll at the university. Below are definitions of the types of transcripts that may be requested and how to complete the requirement.
REQUIRED FOR:
Final Enrollment at USF
Before your first day of classes, you must submit final official transcripts that reflect your date of graduation to the University of South Florida. Remember, your offer of admission is contingent upon our receipt and evaluation of your transcripts.
- If you attended multiple institutions, be sure to submit separate official transcripts from each of them.
- If you submit international transcripts and they are not issued in English, you must also include certified English translations.
If you are graduating from an international high school located outside the U.S., be sure to review our transcript submission requirements by country below.
If you are graduating from a high school in the U.S., review our information based on your school type here.
HOW TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS:
Preferred Method of Receipt
Request your high school official staff member or guidance counselor email official
documents to us at internationaltranscripts@usf.edu. The email must include your full name and USF ID number.
In-Person When You Arrive at USF
If you choose this option, you will need to deliver your official documents in a sealed
institutional envelope to the Office of Admissions in-person when you arrive at USF.
Please ensure it remains sealed; opening it renders it unofficial.
- Mail
- University of South Florida
Office of Admissions
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
- University of South Florida
Important notes for transcript submission:
- Transcripts must be sent directly to USF from your school.
- Provide official final transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- Allow 4-6 weeks for the USF Office of Admissions to process your transcript.
- Do NOT fax your transcripts to USF.
- If you cannot submit digitally, we will accept hard copies via mail.
- Please note: hard copy official transcripts should be sent directly from the school in sealed envelopes. If you pick up your official transcript and bring it to the Admissions Office, do NOT open the envelope! Opening it renders it unofficial.
Be sure to check final transcript requirements for YOUR COUNTRY below. If your country is not listed, please email us at international@usf.edu.
Education System / Examinations
British Style High School (A levels)
If Cambridge Exam(s) (GCSE, IGCSE, and/or GCE/ O/AS/A Levels) can be verified via direct.cie.org.uk,
submit A Level Certificates for review and verification.
If Cambridge Exams cannot be verified - you will need to request the official Cambridge certificates
to be sent to us directly from Cambridge. For information about requesting official
Cambridge certificates please visit: http://www.cie.org.uk/cambridge-for/parents-and-students/exams-and-results/lost-certificates/
EDEXCEL (GCSE, IGCSE, and/or, GCE O/AS/A Levels) - you will need to request the official
EDEXCEL certificates to be sent to us directly from EDEXCEL. For information about
requesting official EDEXCEL certificates please visit: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/Services/replacement-certificates.html
AQA (GCSE, IGCSE, and/or, GCE O/AS/A Levels) - you will need to request the official
AQA certificates to be sent to us directly from AQA. For information about requesting
official AQA certificates please visit: http://www.aqa.org.uk/help-and-contacts/past-results
OCR (GCSE, IGCSE, and/or, GCE O/AS/A Levels) - you will need to request the official
OCR certificates to be sent to us directly from OCR. For more information about requesting
official OCR certificates please visit: https://certstat.ocr.org.uk/#candidate-details
A-level exam results are released on August 15th, 2024.
IB Curriculum
You will need to request the official IB scores to be sent to us directly from the IBO. For more information about requesting the official score report on the IBO site please visit: http://www.ibo.org/informationfor/alumni/transcripts/
CXC/CAPE
Final official high school transcript(s) along with Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and, if applicable, official scores from the Caribbean Advanced Examinations Council (CAPE) https://www.cxc.org/my-account
Countries
Argentina
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with Diploma (Bachillerato)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Azerbaijan
- Final official high school transcript(s) along with official Certificate of General
Secondary Education (Svidetelstvo o Srednem Obrazovanii)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Bahamas (The)
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official scores for the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) from the Ministry of Education
Bahrain
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official General Education
Leaving Certificate (Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-’aama)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Bangladesh
- Final official High School transcript(s) along with official Secondary School Certificate
Examination (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSC)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Barbados
- Final official high school transcript(s) along with Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and, if applicable, official scores from the Caribbean Advanced Examinations Council (CAPE) https://www.cxc.org/my-account
Belize
- Final official high school transcript(s) along with Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and, if applicable, official scores from the Caribbean Advanced Examinations Council (CAPE) https://www.cxc.org/my-account
Bolivia
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with the Diploma (Bachiller en Humanidades)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Brazil
- Final official high school transcript(s). The transcripts must include a statement
of high school completion. If these documents do not include a statement of high school
completion you must also submit a copy of your diploma (Certificado de Conclusão do Ensino Medio)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Canada
- Official provincial or territorial Ministry of Education (MOE) final secondary school transcript(s), along with official provincial/territorial Diploma
Cayman Islands
- Final official high school transcript(s) along with Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and, if applicable, official scores from the Caribbean Advanced Examinations Council (CAPE) https://www.cxc.org/my-account
Chile
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with Diploma (Licencia de Educacion Media)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
China
- Final official high school transcript(s) (高中成绩单), along with Senior High School Graduation Diploma (高中毕业证书)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Colombia
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with official Diploma (Titulo de Bachiller Academico)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Costa Rica
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official Diploma (Bachillerato)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Cuba
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with Diploma (Bachillerato)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Ecuador
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official Diploma (Bachillerato en Humanidades/Ciencias)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Ethiopia
- Final official Results of the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEEE),
when available.
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
France
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with official Graduation Certificate (Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement de Second Degré or Baccalauréat Général)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Germany
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with the Certificate of Overall Maturity for Higher (Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife or Zeugnis of Fachhochschulreife), and official German Abitur examination results, if applicable.
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Ghana
- Final official verification Senior Secondary Certificate Exam/West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Exam (WASSCE). If you are studying the British curriculum, refer to the British Curriculum section and applicant should complete the equivalent total years of schooling and earn a graduation certificate or diploma that would enable you to apply to university in your home country of study. If you are studying the IB curriculum, refer to the International Baccalaureate section and applicant should complete the equivalent total years of schooling and earn a graduation certificate or diploma that would enable you to apply to university in your home country of study.
Guatemala
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with Graduation Certificate (Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Haiti
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with Diploma (Ministère de l'éducation nationale et de la formation professionelle diplômes)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Honduras
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with Graduation Certificate (Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
India
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Final official high school transcript(s), including grades IX – XII along with official CBSE exam results from grade X and official CBSE exam results from grade XII
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If submitting in person upon arrival at USF: you may come to the Office of International Admissions, and a recruiter will watch you log into your Digi locker account to verify your CBSE grade X and XII exam results. You also will need to bring your official high school transcript for grades IX-XII.
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Italy
- Final official high school transcript along with the official Diploma di Maturita/Diploma
di Esame di Stato
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Jamaica
- Final official high school transcript(s) along with Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and, if applicable, official scores from the Caribbean Advanced Examinations Council (CAPE) https://www.cxc.org/my-account
Japan
- Final official high school transcript (高校の最終成績証明書) along with official Upper Secondary
School Certificate of Graduation/Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho (高校の卒業証明書)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Jordan
- Final official high school transcript and the official General Secondary Education
Certificate (Tawjihi)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Kazaksthan
- Final official “Attestat” of (complete) General Secondary Education with the Supplement
(Attestat o srednem (polnom) obschem obrazovanii)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Kenya
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Final official high school transcript and official Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Kuwait
- Final official transcript along with official Completion Certificate of Secondary
Stage/Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al-A'ama
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Kyrgystan
- Final official “Attestat” of (complete) General Secondary Education with the Supplement
(Attestat o srednem (polnom) obschem obrazovanii)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Malaysia
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SPM: final official high school transcript(s), along with Certificate of Education (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia)
-OR-
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STPM: final official high school transcript(s), along with Higher School Certificate of Education (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia)
-OR-
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UEC: final official high school transcript(s), along with United Examination Certificate for Independent Chinese Schools in Malaysia
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Mexico
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Final official high school transcript along with the official Diploma/Certificado de Bachillerato o Preparatoria
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Myanmar
- Final official high school transcript along with Basic Education Standard X Examination
Diploma A/Final official Matriculation Examination Marks and Pass Certificate.
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Nepal
- Final official high school transcript, along with the official Higher Secondary Education
Board Certificate (HSEB)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Netherlands (The)
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official HAVO Diploma; or
the final official Diploma of Senior General Secondary Education; VWO Diploma (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs); or Diploma of University Preparatory Education (IERF)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Nicaragua
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with official Diploma (Bachillerato)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Oman
- Final official transcript of Student Attainment in General Education Diploma.
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Pakistan
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official Secondary School
Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Panama
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with Diploma de Educación Media/ Bachiller
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Paraguay
- Final official high school transcript(s) along with Diploma (Bachiller Humanistico y Ciencias)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Peru
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with one of the following: the official
Certificate of Studies/Certificado Oficial de Estudios; Certificate of Completion of General Secondary Education/Certificado de Educacion Secundaria Común Completa; Bachillerato Academico
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Qatar
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official Qatar Senior Schooling Certificate
-OR-
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official Qatar Secondary Schooling Certificate
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Romania
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official Diploma/Diploma de Baccalaureat (Academic)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Russian Federation
- Final official “Attestat” of complete General Secondary Education with the Supplement
(Attestat o srednem (polnom) obschem obrazovanii)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Saint Lucia
- Final official high school transcript(s) along with Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and, if applicable, official scores from the Caribbean Advanced Examinations Council (CAPE) https://www.cxc.org/my-account
Saudi Arabia
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Final official General Secondary School Transcript
-OR-
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Final official General Secondary School Leaving Certificate
-OR-
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(Credit System): final official General Secondary Education Transcript and Certificate
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
South Africa
- Final official National Senior Certificate.
South Korea
- Final official high school transcript(s) (최종 공식 고등학교 성적표), along with Senior High School Graduation Diploma (인문계 고등학교 졸업장)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Sri Lanka
- Final official Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education, O and A'Levels be sent
to USF directly from the Department of Examinations - Sri Lanka.
For information about requesting General Certificate of Education, O and A'Levels please visit the following site: http://www.doenets.lk/exam/
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Taiwan, republic of China
- Final official high school transcript (高中成績單) along with Senior High School Graduation
Diploma (高中畢業文憑)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Thailand
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with /Higher Secondary School Certificate
(Matayom VI (MS 6))
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Trinidad and Tobago
- Final official high school transcript(s) along with Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and, if applicable, official scores from the Caribbean Advanced Examinations Council (CAPE) https://www.cxc.org/my-account
Turkey
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official copy of the Secondary
School Diploma (Lise Diplomasi)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
UAE
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official Statement of Student after passing grade 12
-OR-
- Military school: Final official high school transcript(s) including grade 12 Certificate
for the academic year (___ /___)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Ukraine
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official Certificate of Complete
General Secondary Education (Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Seredniu Osvitu)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Uruguay
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with official Diploma (Bachillerato Diversificado de Ensenanza Secundaria)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Uzbekistan
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Final official high school transcript(s), along with the Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (attestat zrelosti)
-OR-
- 3-year vocational college: final official transcripts booklet, along with the Diploma
of Secondary Vocational Education (the diploma name may vary)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Viet Nam
- Final official HỌC BẠ (high school transcript) along with Provisional Graduation Certificate/
Giấy Chứng Nhận Tốt Nghiệp Tạm Thời
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
Venezuela
- Final official high school transcript(s), along with the official Graduation Certificate
(Bachiller Diversificado de Enseñanza Secundaria)
Final official high school transcripts and documents issued in another language other than English must be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
AFTER YOU'VE SUBMITTED YOUR TRANSCRIPT:
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing of your transcript by the USF Office of International Admissions. Here's what to expect once we receive it:
USF Receives Transcript
Step 1
When the USF Office of Admissions receives your transcript from your previous or current institution(s), we'll update your Transcript tile(s) in the Applicant Portal to "Received and Under Review," marked with a Yellow status.
USF Completes Transcript Processing
Step 2
Once USF processes your transcript, the following updates will occur on your checklist:
- Green "Completed" Status: Your tile will transition to a Green "Completed" status once your transcript has been
verified as final, indicating that all coursework has been completed with a final
grade, and a degree or graduation date has been provided, if applicable.
- Yellow "Received and Under Review" Status: If your transcript contains any ongoing coursework without a final grade, or if it lacks a graduation date for your degree, if applicable, your tile will maintain a "Received and Under Review" status, marked with a Yellow flag.
Freshman and transfer applicants should log into their Applicant Portal often for updates. If you have questions, please reach out to us:
- Freshman Students: international@usf.edu
- Transfer Students: transfer@usf.edu
- Graduate Students: GradAdmissions@usf.edu