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Arizona Christian University: Translation Requirements for Documents in Another Language
Accepted through the evaluation
ACU asks for a credential evaluation, and WES, one of the agencies it accepts, takes certified translations from professional services such as eVerbary.
- eVerbary translatesCertified, usually within 24 hours
- Credential evaluationBy WES or another agency ACU accepts
- ACUThe agency sends its report
$24.95per page · usually 24 h for 1–3 pages
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- Preserves the original layout
- Signed certificate of accuracy, PDF
- See the price before you pay
See a sample translation →Real order format, fictitious data
Requirements checked on November 13, 2026 from ACU's public pages (sources).
Arizona Christian University asks international applicants for transcripts from all previous non-US schools evaluated by an approved agency: WES, InCRED and FCSA, plus AZICE on the website or Alianza in the catalog.
ACU's evaluation agencies, such as WES and FCSA, accept certified translations from professional services such as eVerbary.
You translate first and send the translation to the agency; the evaluation itself is something we do not provide.
ACU at a glance
Does it accept eVerbary? Yes
ACU asks for transcripts evaluated by WES, InCRED, FCSA or another listed agency (international students), and WES accepts a certified translation from a professional translation service (WES translation rules), as does FCSA (FCSA). Policy checked on November 13, 2026.
- Translation
- Through the evaluation (WES, FCSA…)
- eVerbary translation
- AcceptedBy the evaluation agencies it names
- Credential evaluation
- WES, InCRED, FCSA or AZICE/Alianza
- Price
- $24.95 per pageNo word cap, certification included
- Delivery
- 24 hoursStandard for one to three pages
- Grades
- As recordedNever converted to a US GPA
Checked on November 13, 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page. Policies change: confirm on ACU's own page before you submit.
Sample translation: a Congolese secondary school transcript
This is what an order looks like when it is delivered, with a fictitious student. The PDF starts with the signed certification page, and the translation follows the original line for line: every abbreviation is explained, stamps, seals and signatures are noted in brackets, and the grid stays the same, so an admissions officer or a credential evaluator can match it without guessing.
What to notice
- Two school years in the same grid as the original: every subject, grading period, exam and total, so each grade can be read against its maximum.
- The French rating abbreviations are translated (TB becomes VG, Very good), and every abbreviation is explained in a translator's note at the foot of the same page, including one the original never defines.
- Dates are written the US way (the original's 02/07/2015 is February 7, 2015).
- The photo, seals and signatures are noted in brackets where they appear.
Worth knowing about ACU
Approved agencies
WES, InCRED, FCSA and one more.
Every school abroad
All previous non-US education.
3 to 6 months
From application to arrival.
ACU requirements in detail
Translation
ACU states no translation rule of its own; records not in English reach it through the agency evaluation.
Who may translate
Evaluation
How to request
After you apply, your Admissions Counselor helps with the official request (International students).
Admission basics
Personal faith essay, 2.5 unweighted high school GPA, English proficiency if your country's main language is not English (International students).
Timing
Plan three to six months from application to arrival, visa included (International students).
Evaluated transcripts for every school abroad
ACU's international checklist asks for evaluated transcripts from all previous education, not only the last school, and gives a short list of accepted agencies (international students).
The catalog puts it the same way: transcripts from all previous non-US institutions, evaluated by a credentialing agency on its approved list (undergraduate catalog).
English proficiency can also be shown with transcripts from an English-speaking school, or transfer credits from one with a 2.5 GPA.
What each evaluation agency asks for the translation
WES wants an exact, word-for-word translation by a professional translator, such as a certified translation agency; it does not accept translations by applicants and does not translate documents itself.
FCSA requires a certified English translation, accepts translations from most professional agencies in the US or abroad, takes non-certified translations for Spanish documents, and does not translate.
InCRED and the fourth listed agency set their own rules; check them before you order.
Where ACU's pages differ
The international students page lists AZICE as the fourth accepted agency (website); the 2026-27 undergraduate catalog lists Alianza Academic Evaluations instead (catalog). WES, InCRED and FCSA appear on both, so choosing one of those avoids the question.
Need a certified translation for ACU?
$24.95 per page with no word cap, certification included, usually within 24 hours for one to three pages. See the price before you pay.
Documents applicants usually translate
- High school transcripts and diploma
- College or university transcripts, if any
- Bank statements for the Certification of Finances, if not in English
- Grading scale printed with the transcripts
What an eVerbary translation includes
- A complete English translation of every page, stamps, seals and handwritten notes included, laid out like the original so each line can be matched.
- Grades exactly as recorded, with the grading scale the document prints. We never convert marks to a US GPA.
- A signed certificate of translation accuracy on letterhead, with our contact details, delivered as a PDF you can upload.
- $24.95 per page with no word cap, certification included; 24 hours for one to three pages as standard. Regular clients who need it can get delivery in as little as 30 minutes, on request.
Uploading the translation to ACU
The translation goes to the evaluation agency with your records (WES takes it in your WES account); the agency sends the evaluation to ACU, and your Admissions Counselor guides the official request (International students, WES).
What we do not do
eVerbary is a translation service, not a credential evaluation service: we do not issue evaluations, US equivalencies or GPA conversions, and we cannot send documents on behalf of the school that issued them.
For ACU that means we translate your records for WES, FCSA or another approved agency; the evaluation is ordered by you from the agency after the translation.
How to order
- Scan or photograph every page of the document, front and back, including any stamps on the reverse.
- Upload it, choose the language and "certified", and see the price before paying.
- Receive the PDF, usually within 24 hours for one to three pages, and upload it with the copy of the original wherever the institution asks for it.
Frequently asked questions
Does ACU accept a certified translation without an evaluation?
ACU asks for evaluated transcripts from all previous education (International students); the translation goes to the agency that evaluates them.
Which evaluation agencies does ACU accept?
WES, InCRED, FCSA and AZICE on the website; the catalog has Alianza instead of AZICE (website, catalog).
Can I translate my Spanish transcript myself for FCSA?
FCSA accepts non-certified translations for Spanish documents (FCSA: translation requirements); WES does not accept applicant translations (WES: translation requirements).
How long does the process take?
ACU suggests planning three to six months from application to arrival (International students).
Will eVerbary convert my grades to a US GPA?
No. The translation reproduces the grades and the grading scale exactly as they appear. A GPA conversion is credential evaluation, which the institution or an evaluation agency does.
Sources
Arizona Christian University's own pages, read on November 13, 2026.
Translating documents for ACU?
Upload a scan of your transcript or diploma and see the price and delivery time before you pay.