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North Dakota State University: Translation Requirements for Documents in Another Language
North Dakota State University (NDSU) publishes its translation rule in the Graduate School: records stay in their original language and come with literal English translations from any qualified translator, sent in addition to the official record. North Dakota State University accepts certified translations from professional services such as eVerbary. Its undergraduate international pages do not mention translations: secondary records are reviewed in house, and foreign university work goes through a WES, ECE or SpanTran course-by-course evaluation, which we do not provide.
Any qualified translator
Graduate School rule: literal, not interpretive.
In-house for high school
First-year secondary transcripts are evaluated by NDSU.
Two graduate routes
NACES evaluation, or a sealed transcript plus translation.
NDSU requirements at a glance
| What NDSU asks for | |
|---|---|
| Translation (graduate) | Required. Non-U.S. transcripts must be in the official language of the country, with English translations sent in addition to, not instead of, the official record (Graduate School: how to apply (international)). |
| Who may translate | Any qualified translator; the translation must be literal, not interpretive. The same page also calls them "certified English translations" (Graduate School: how to apply (international)). |
| Translation (undergraduate) | Not addressed on the international admission pages or FAQ (apply, FAQ). |
| First-year records | Upload unofficial documents with the application; after admission, the school mails official marks in a sealed envelope, or a stamped copy if it cannot mail the original (apply, FAQ). |
| Transfer credit | Course-by-course evaluation from WES, ECE or SpanTran, sent electronically by the agency with verified documents; the FAQ adds that any NACES member is accepted (apply, FAQ). |
| Graduate evaluation | Preferred: a course-by-course report from WES, ECE, IEE, TEC or another NACES member. Alternative: the official transcript in a sealed, stamped envelope, reviewed by staff in at least two weeks (Graduate School: how to apply (international)). |
| Deadlines | Rolling admission; NDSU recommends applying by May 15 for a fall 2026 start (International undergraduate admission: apply). |
| Does it accept eVerbary? | Yes. The NDSU Graduate School accepts "literal (not interpretive) English translations from any qualified translator" and asks for certified English translations (Graduate School: how to apply), so a certified translation from a professional service such as eVerbary meets it. Policy checked on October 13, 2026. |
Checked on October 13, 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page. Policies change: confirm on NDSU's own page before you submit.
The rule is in the Graduate School
NDSU's clearest statement on translations is on the Graduate School application page. Transcripts or statements of marks from outside the U.S. must be in the official language of the country where they were earned, and English translations are also required. The Graduate School accepts literal, not interpretive, translations from any qualified translator, and they go in addition to the official academic record, never in place of it.
Literal means the translation shows what the record says: every course title, mark and remark, with the original grading scale, and the degree name as issued. That is how we translate; we do not convert grades or rename a qualification to a U.S. equivalent. The Graduate School also warns that transcripts, certificates and translations that look irregular are checked with the school or exam authority, which delays the file.
Graduate: evaluation report or sealed transcript
The Graduate School offers two ways to send records. It prefers a course-by-course evaluation from WES, ECE, IEE, TEC or another NACES member. The other route is one official transcript and the degree certificate, sent by the school in its original sealed and stamped envelope, with the registrar's seal, stamp or signature over the flap; staff review takes at least two weeks, and the office may still ask for a NACES evaluation if it cannot assess the record (Graduate School: how to apply (international)).
The page does not say how the translation should travel on the second route; ask the Graduate School whether your school should enclose it with the sealed transcript. Unofficial transcripts are not accepted, and secondary or intermediate transcripts should not be sent.
Undergraduate: in-house review, then WES, ECE or SpanTran
For first-year applicants NDSU evaluates secondary transcripts itself and admits on a U.S.-equivalent GPA of 2.75 or higher. You upload unofficial documents to the application and mail official ones after acceptance (International undergraduate admission: apply). The international pages do not say whether these records need a translation; if yours are not in English, ask ndsu.intl.admissions@ndsu.edu what to include.
Transfer applicants with university work outside the U.S. need a course-by-course evaluation. The apply page names WES, ECE and SpanTran; the FAQ says any NACES member is accepted, but asks you to contact the office first if you choose another one. The agency sends the evaluation and verified documents electronically to NDSU; personal copies are not accepted. Each agency has its own translation rule; see translation for WES.
Where NDSU's pages differ
On the Graduate School page, the international section asks for literal translations from any qualified translator, and the transcript section asks for certified English translations. The undergraduate apply page lists three evaluation agencies, while the FAQ accepts any NACES member. We have not resolved these differences; a certified, literal translation from a professional service fits both graduate wordings.
Documents applicants usually translate
- University transcripts or statements of marks, for graduate and transfer applicants
- Degree certificates
- Secondary marks and transcripts, if the admissions office asks for an English version
- Mark sheets and examination results that go to the evaluation agency
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 NDSU
Graduate: the translation must accompany the official record, whether that is the transcript your school mails in a sealed, stamped envelope or the documents you send to a NACES evaluator (Graduate School: how to apply (international)).
Undergraduate: upload unofficial documents in the online international application; transfer applicants have WES, ECE or SpanTran deliver the evaluation electronically to NDSU (apply, FAQ).
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 NDSU that means we translate your records; the course-by-course evaluation comes from WES, ECE, SpanTran or another NACES member, and sealed transcripts come from your school.
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.
Sources
North Dakota State University's own pages, read on October 13, 2026. Enrollment figure: Open Doors 2025 fact sheet for North Dakota (IIE), leading institutions in North Dakota in 2024/25: number 1, with 983 international students.
- Graduate School: how to apply (international)
- International undergraduate admission: apply
- International admission FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who can translate my transcripts for an NDSU graduate program?
Any qualified translator, as long as the translation is literal and sent with the official record (Graduate School: how to apply (international)). A certified translation from a professional service such as eVerbary qualifies.
Can I send only the English translation?
No. The Graduate School wants the translation in addition to, not in lieu of, the original-language record (Graduate School: how to apply (international)).
Do I need an evaluation for my foreign high school record?
No. NDSU evaluates first-year secondary transcripts in house (International undergraduate admission: apply).
Which evaluation agency should I use for transfer credit?
WES, ECE or SpanTran, course-by-course; the FAQ says any NACES member is accepted if you check with the office first (International admission FAQ).
Do I need an evaluation for graduate admission?
It is preferred, not required: you can instead have one official transcript sent in a sealed envelope for staff review, which takes at least two weeks (Graduate School: how to apply (international)).
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.
Translating documents for NDSU?
Upload a scan of your transcript or diploma and see the price and delivery time before you pay.