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How 1,120 US Colleges Treat Translations of Foreign Transcripts
eVerbary read the published translation rules of 1,120 US colleges and universities. 1,084 of them (96.8%) accept a certified translation from a professional service, 31 (2.8%) send applicants to a credential evaluator, 5 (0.4%) ask for an individually ATA-certified translator, and 27 (2.4%) ask their usual applicants for a notarized translation.
96.8%
accept a certified translation from a professional service.
2.4%
ask their usual applicants for a notarized translation.
1,120
colleges and universities read, each with its own page and source.
The results
| What the school asks for | Schools | Share |
|---|---|---|
| A certified translation; a professional service can make it | 1,084 | 96.8% |
| A credential evaluation; the evaluator takes the translation | 31 | 2.8% |
| A translator individually certified by ATA | 5 | 0.4% |
Separately, 27 schools (2.4%) ask their usual applicants for a notarized translation, and 16 (1.4%) ask for it only in some programs or for some documents.
What this means if you are applying
- Most applicants do not need a translator with a special credential. Read your school's rule before paying more for one.
- A notary is rarely required, but check, because the schools that do ask will send the file back.
- If your school sends you to an evaluator, the evaluator sets the translation rule, so read theirs before you order. See credential evaluators.
The 27 schools that ask for a notarized translation
- Alamance Community College · Albertus Magnus College · Boston University · Connecticut State Community College (CT State) · Coppin State University · County College of Morris · Cuyahoga Community College · Gateway Community and Technical College · Lesley University · Lincoln University (Oakland) · Massasoit Community College · Middlesex Community College · Nashua Community College · NHTI, Concord's Community College · Roger Williams University · Samford University · San Bernardino Valley College · Seattle Pacific University · Southeastern Louisiana University · Springfield Technical Community College · Stockton University · SUNY Erie Community College · University of Massachusetts Lowell · University of La Verne · University of Louisville · William Paterson University · Worcester State University
The 31 schools that send applicants to an evaluator
- University of New Haven · Middle Tennessee State University · Brigham Young University · Brigham Young University–Idaho · Christian Brothers University · Governors State University · Lewis University · MCPHS University · Oral Roberts University · Rivier University · Southern Arkansas University · Southern Utah University · University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) · Utah Valley University · Wilmington University · Houston Community College · Santa Monica College · Diablo Valley College · Tarrant County College · Ivy Tech Community College · Florida Gulf Coast University · Kennesaw State University · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Lamar University · Kean University · Lehigh University · Northern Illinois University · Seminole State College of Florida · San Jacinto College · Alamo Colleges District · Los Angeles Community College District
The 5 schools that ask for an ATA-certified translator
- University of Central Florida · University of Illinois Chicago · University of Delaware · University of Louisville · Texas Tech University
How we did it
For each school we read the admissions pages on its own website, most of them in October 2026, and wrote one page that quotes the rule and links the source. Each school is counted once, under the main rule for its usual applicants. The full list is on university translation requirements.
Limits: this counts published rules, not what an office does with a given file. A school can have different rules for different programs; those are noted on its page, and notarization that applies to only some programs is counted separately above. Rules change, and the school is always the authority. This list covers the schools we have read, not every college in the United States.
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Where eVerbary fits
eVerbary translates transcripts and diplomas into English for $24.95 per page with no word cap, with a signed certification. Most orders are delivered within a few hours. Accepted by USCIS and by US universities, colleges and schools, or your money back (terms).
Frequently asked questions
Do US universities accept a certified translation from a translation company?
Almost all of the ones we read do: 1,084 of 1,120 (96.8%) accept a certified translation from a professional service. Each school's page quotes its rule and links the source.
How many US universities require a notarized translation?
27 of 1,120 (2.4%) ask their usual applicants for one, and 16 more ask for it only in some programs or for some documents. The rest accept a certified translation with no notary.
How many universities require a translator certified by ATA?
5 of the 1,120 make an individually ATA-certified translator their main rule: University of Central Florida, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Delaware, University of Louisville, Texas Tech University.
Can I use this list instead of asking the school?
No. Use it to know what to expect, then read your school's page and its own source, since rules change and programs inside a school can differ.
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