International students are not required to submit foreign credential evaluations when applying to Rowan University. We conduct course-by-course evaluations of students' foreign transcripts for admissions purposes only, once an application is complete, free of cost!
However, if students already have a foreign credential evaluation, Rowan accepts course-by-course foreign credential evaluation reports from service providers which are members of NACES. Students can upload unofficial scanned copies to their application portal during the admissions process, which can expedite the review timeframe. Official copies will be required if admission is offered.
Rowan accepts scanned unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates for admissions purposes only. Admitted international students are required to submit official transcripts (paper or electronic) prior to registering for classes. If admission is offered, there will be a hold on students' accounts pending these requirements that will prevent registering, adding or dropping courses and more.
Official Transcripts Definition: Copies of transcripts printed, scanned and/or uploaded by a student to your portal are considered "unofficial". "Official" transcripts must be printed in color on official paper, obtain an embossed or raised institutional seal, an administrative signature, and be in an sealed (unopened) official institution envelope.
We require the individual mark sheets showing all courses attempted, withdrawn and repeated, as well as the University-issued Provisional Certificate or University-issued Original Degree Certificate. These must come from the University and not Autonomous Colleges.
Additionally, if a students records are not in English, we require the transcripts in the indigenous language and Certified English translations of all academic records, including official degree or graduation certificates.
Please note official transcripts and/or degree conferral documents become the property of Rowan University once we receive them. We are unable to accommodate student requests to access physical official transcripts received by our office. In the rare case that your institution will issue only one official transcript in your lifetime, please email International-Documents@rowan.edu to discuss potential options.
Submitting Official Documents
Official transcripts are required for all admitted international students. Students should request these to be sent to us via postal mail or electronically prior to applying for an I-20. Official documents must be sent directly from a University official/administrator. These cannot be sent by the student.
Please note for admitted international transfer students, official electronic transcripts must come directly from the institution via postal mail or secure portal (such as Parchment or Clearing House) in order to be evaluated for transfer credits. These cannot be emailed from a University official. Official documents can be sent directly from a University official/administrator using an institutional email for Freshman and Graduate students only.
Official electronic submissions should be sent to International-Documents@rowan.edu.
Official paper submissions through postal mail should be sent to:
Office of International Admissions
Rowan University
Enterprise Center, 3rd Floor
225 Rowan Blvd
Glassboro, New Jersey 08028
Students also have the option to submit official documents in person once they arrive in the United States. One month prior to the start of the semester, confirmed students will be able to schedule an appointment with the Office of International Admissions within their application portal.
If we do not receive students' official academic transcripts and proof of graduation/degree by Rowan University's Regular Add/Drop deadline of the term enrolled, then students risk their I-20 status being cancelled.
For students in their final year of Bachelor's degree completion, we require transcripts/mark sheets from all completed semesters (3 years) for evaluation. We do not accept coursework in progress. Additionally, we require a Bonafide Certificate in place of the University-issued Provisional or Original Degree Certificate. Upon enrollment at Rowan University, we will then require the University-issued Provisional Certificate, or University-issued Original Degree if received.
For students who just recently graduated and have not yet received a University-issued Provisional or Original Degree Certificate, we required a Course Completion Certificate in place of the University-issued Provisional or Original Degree Certificate. Upon enrollment at Rowan University, we will then require the University-issued Provisional Certificate, or University-issued Original Degree if received.
For a 3-year degree from India to be considered equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree by Rowan University, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- They have attained an average of 60% or higher and placed in First Class / First Class with Distinction in the old system of grading (percentage-based) [Note: This affects mainly older degrees, earned prior to the implementation of the 10-point scale]
- If the grading system was based on the 10-point scale, they have attained an average of 7.00 or greater
- The awarding institution has been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of “B” or better
If you do not meet the above requirements, then you will be considered an undergraduate transfer applicant.