Metropolitan State University of Denver: Translation Requirements for Documents in Another Language

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MSU Denver requirements in detail

What MSU Denver checks on the translation itself

MSU Denver is one of the few universities that describes the translation document in detail (international admissions).

It must be complete, literal and word-for-word, in the same format as the original, and it must carry stamps or seals explaining the translator's qualifications plus the full name, mailing address, telephone number and email of the translator or translation service, so the office can verify it.

Acceptable translators are professional translators or a local EducationUSA office; for US translators it suggests searching the American Translators Association directory, and it accepts most credentialed translators it can verify.

Translations by applicants, family members or friends are not accepted. MSU Denver also lists discounted rates with two translation companies; using them is not required.

An eVerbary certified translation comes with a signed certificate of accuracy, and eVerbary is an ATA corporate member; if you need a translator individually certified by ATA, ask for a free quote.

High school records versus university records

For secondary records, MSU Denver wants the official document sent directly from your school, ministry of education or examination board, in the original language, showing all final results and a graduation date, plus a professional English translation; it does not require a credential evaluation at this level (MSU Denver: international student admissions). See high school diploma translation.

For university study abroad, a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES member such as WES or ECE is required in addition to the transcripts, sent directly by the agency.

MSU Denver suggests choosing an agency that sends verified transcript copies with the report; otherwise it also needs a copy of your transcripts (MSU Denver: international student admissions). WES itself asks for a professional, word-for-word translation.

Documents applicants usually translate

• High school transcripts, leaving certificate and exam results with graduation date
• University transcripts and degree certificates
• Bank statements showing liquid funds
• Sponsor letters

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 of up to 250 words, 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 MSU Denver

• Apply through MSU Denver's application or the Common App, then submit the required materials before the international deadline; official secondary documents come from the issuing source and the professional translation goes to International Admissions (MSU Denver: international student admissions). eVerbary can email the translation directly to International Admissions on request.

• For university records, the translation goes to WES, ECE or another NACES agency, which sends the evaluation to MSU Denver (MSU Denver: international student admissions).

How to order

1. Scan or photograph every page of the document, front and back, including any stamps on the reverse.
2. Upload it, choose the language and "certified", and see the price before paying.
3. 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.

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