International Transcripts – Faculty Information

Created May 2025 by Academic Affairs

Step 1: Faculty Submits Application

1. We recommend WES (World Education Services) for your international transcript evaluation (https://www.wes.org).
2. Select ‘Get an Evaluation’ and follow the prompts
   1. Where will you use your evaluation: U.S.
   2. Provide an email address
   3. Select your evaluation type: Course-by-Course Evaluation is the best option for faculty.
      4. CxC evaluation includes a detailed analysis of each course listed on your transcript. In addition to providing the name of the equivalent credential, the CxC converts your semester credits and grades and calculates a GPA on a 4.0 scale.
   4. Select the evaluation purpose
   5. Enter recipient details: Add Kirkwood as an official recipient

Step 2: Review the Required Documents

1. Detailed guidance on required documents and the process for submitting them to WES will be provided by WES once the application has been submitted.

Step 3: Submit Documents for Evaluation

1. 1. Please follow the instructions provided by WES to submit the required documents accordingly.

   NOTE: Should you need to add additional recipients down the road, there is a smaller fee to add a new recipient – $34 to add a recipient plus standard delivery $13 – for every additional institution – on top of the evaluation fee.

Step 4: Pay Evaluation Fee

1. Evaluation costs vary depending on the type and delivery options.
2. Submit payment online through your WES account via credit card, debit card, or other available methods.

Step 5: Track the Evaluation Process

1. Log in to your WES account to track progress.
2. WES will notify you if additional documents are required.
3. Once complete, the evaluation will be sent electronically and/or by mail to you and any listed recipients.
   NOTE: Typically, evaluations are completed within 7 business days. More information on processing time can be found at https://www.wes.org/current-processing/.

Step 6: Evaluation Received and Reviewed

1. Confirm Kirkwood Academic Affairs department received the official WES evaluation.
2. Request a copy for your records, if needed.
   NOTE: WES evaluations never expire.

Step 7: Kirkwood Evaluates Official Transcripts

1. Once official transcripts are received, your primary academic department will review credentials and navigate the faculty qualification process.