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University of North Texas: Translation Requirements for Documents in Another Language
The University of North Texas asks every international applicant, freshman, transfer or graduate, for transcripts, diplomas and degree certificates in both the native language and English. The English translation must come from the issuing institution or a certified translator, which another passage describes as a certified or accredited translation agency. University of North Texas accepts certified translations from professional services such as eVerbary. UNT evaluates credentials in-house, so an outside evaluation is not required, and the native-language records themselves must be official documents from your school; a translator cannot attest them.
Native language and English
Every transcript, diploma and degree certificate, at every level.
Scans first
Uploads to myUNT are for evaluation; originals come after admission.
Yearly marksheets
Individual marksheets, not consolidated ones.
UNT requirements at a glance
| What UNT asks for | |
|---|---|
| Translation | Transcripts, diplomas and degree certificates in both English and the native language, for freshman, transfer and graduate applicants (source). |
| Who may translate | The issuing institution or a certified translator (steps to apply); the document acceptance criteria say a certified or accredited translation agency (source). |
| Copies and attestation | UNT does not accept notarized or copied transcripts (source). Attested copies are allowed only when originals cannot be duplicated, and only if the registrar, controller of examinations or principal attests them; copies attested by notaries, translators, heads of department or lecturers are refused, while Fulbright and EducationUSA attestations are accepted (source). |
| Marksheets | Individual yearly marksheets with paper titles or subjects, not consolidated ones, and semester marksheets if issued; examining-board certificates such as GCSE or WASC must be attested by the board, not the school (source). |
| Evaluation | UNT evaluates credentials in-house; its pages also describe accepting NACES-member evaluations sent directly by the evaluator (see below) (source, graduate catalog). |
| Where to upload | Apply through ApplyTexas (undergraduate) or UNT Graduate CAS, then upload scans to myUNT; they count as unofficial and are used for evaluation only (source). |
| Official documents | Required after admission and before you register for classes, sent electronically (Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, SPEEDE, China Credential Verification, TrueCopy), by the registrar by email, by mail or by hand in a sealed envelope (source, source). |
| Does it accept eVerbary? | Yes. UNT accepts English translations from a certified translator (steps to apply) and from a certified or accredited translation agency (required credentials), so a certified translation from a professional service such as eVerbary meets it. Policy checked on October 12, 2026. |
Checked on October 12, 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page. Policies change: confirm on UNT's own page before you submit.
Two versions of every record, from the right hands
UNT's rule is the same at every level: each transcript, diploma and degree certificate in the native language and in English (source). Freshmen send records covering the final three years of secondary school, and school-leaving exams such as GCSE, WASC, the Kenya Certificate of Education or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education with at least five passes at C or higher. Transfer applicants send records from every college attended, even if they do not want the credit, and those with fewer than 30 transferable hours also send high school records. Graduate admissions defers to the same international credentials page (graduate requirements).
The two versions have different sources. The native-language record must be official: original seal or signature, a current issue date, sent by the issuing authority, and if copied, attested only by the registrar, controller of examinations, principal or examining board. A translator may make the English version, but cannot attest the native-language copy, and neither can a notary (source). An eVerbary translation covers the English half only.
Scans for evaluation, originals before registration
UNT lets you start with scans. After applying, you upload scans of your official documents, with translations, to the myUNT portal; UNT uses them to evaluate you, but treats them as unofficial (source). The official documents are required once you are admitted and before you register for classes.
For marksheet systems, upload individual yearly or semester marksheets rather than a consolidated sheet, or add a supplement that lists paper titles; a translation follows the document it translates, so each marksheet is translated as issued.
Where UNT's pages differ
The Required Academic Credentials page says UNT will accept credential evaluation reports from NACES members, and further down the same page says UNT does not use evaluation reports from third-party services and evaluates everything in-house. The 2026-27 graduate catalog and the Submit Official Documents page describe accepting NACES evaluations sent directly by the evaluator, which UNT may adjust. The pages also name the receiving office differently (Graduate Admissions on one, the Office of Admissions on the other), and word the translator as a "certified translator" in some places and a "certified or accredited translation agency" in another. We have not resolved these differences; no UNT page says an evaluation is required, so ask Admissions before paying for one.
Documents applicants usually translate
- Secondary school transcripts or yearly marksheets for the final three years, and the diploma
- School-leaving exam certificates such as GCSE or WASC
- University transcripts or semester marksheets from every institution attended
- Degree certificates and diplomas, for graduate admission
- Bank statements and sponsor letters for the I-20, if not in English
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 UNT
After you apply through ApplyTexas or UNT Graduate CAS, upload scans of each native-language document and its English translation to myUNT; they are used for evaluation only (source).
After admission, your institution sends the official native-language records electronically, by registrar email or by mail, or you hand-deliver them in the institution's sealed envelope, before you register (source).
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 UNT that means we translate your records; the official native-language documents and any attested copies must come from your school or examining board.
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
University of North Texas's own pages, read on October 12, 2026. Enrollment figure: Open Doors 2025 (IIE), institutions hosting the most international students in 2024/25: number 7, with 12,982 students.
- Required academic credentials (International Admissions)
- Steps to apply (International Admissions)
- Submit official documents (Admissions)
- Graduate catalog 2026-27: international admission
- Graduate admission requirements
Frequently asked questions
Who can translate my documents for UNT?
The issuing institution or a certified translator; the document acceptance criteria say a certified or accredited translation agency (source, source).
Does UNT accept notarized copies of my transcripts?
No. UNT does not accept notarized or copied transcripts, and copies attested by notaries or translators are not substitutes for attestation by the school (source, source).
Can I upload my translated documents instead of mailing them?
You upload scans to myUNT for evaluation, but they count as unofficial; official documents are required after admission, before you register (source).
Do I need a WES or other NACES evaluation for UNT graduate admission?
Not required. UNT has internal evaluators; the graduate catalog says it also accepts evaluations from any NACES member, such as ECE, SpanTran or WES, sent directly by the evaluator (source).
Do I send both the original-language transcript and the English version?
Yes. Transcripts, diplomas and degree certificates must be in both English and the native language (source).
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 UNT?
Upload a scan of your transcript or diploma and see the price and delivery time before you pay.