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International Education
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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
TRANSFER OF CREDIT FROM FOREIGN CREDENTIALS
Park University accepts transfer credit from international credentials.听 The transfer of credit is facilitated between the student and Park University by the International Education office. In order to request transfer credit from an international credential you will need to submit:
- Official transcript/mark sheets (including any graduation or degree certificates), in the native language, issued by the international institution
- Official English translation of any transcripts/mark sheets and graduation/degree certificates issued in a language other than English
- Foreign Credential Evaluation Report (FCE)
You can find more information in听this Q&A document for transfer of international credit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q:听I have done some college coursework back in my country; can I have those credits transferred to Park University?
A: Yes!听 Any student wishing to receive transfer credit for coursework undertaken at a foreign institution must request a Foreign Credential Evaluation from an accredited evaluation company. Common companies include听听, and听.听Students must contact the company directly; request a detailed report with course level identification which must also be sent directly to the office of International Student Admissions and Services.
Q:听What documents are needed for official transfer of credit at Park?
A:听It takes the following documents to receive transfer of credit:
- An official transcript with official translation or Foreign Credential Evaluation Report
- Course descriptions may be needed to receive credit for specific courses at Park.
Q:听What is a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) Report?
A:听A Foreign Credential Evaluation Report (FCE Report) is a report completed by a recognized foreign credential evaluation company in the United States, which demonstrates how your education compares with U.S. university undergraduate studies, including a course-by-course evaluation and a U.S. GPA. A student must have earned an equivalent U.S. “C” or better for the course to be eligible for transfer to Park. All courses are transferred in as “TR” and do not affect the Park GPA.
Q:听How long does the transfer credit process take?
A:听In general, the evaluation of international transcripts can take four to six weeks.