International Transcripts – Faculty Information
International Transcripts – Faculty Information
Created May 2025 by Academic Affairs
Step 1: Faculty Submits Application
- We recommend WES (World Education Services) for your international transcript evaluation (https://www.wes.org).
- Select ‘Get an Evaluation’ and follow the prompts
- Where will you use your evaluation: U.S.
- Provide an email address
- Select your evaluation type: Course-by-Course Evaluation is the best option for faculty.
- 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.
- Select the evaluation purpose
- Enter recipient details: Add Kirkwood as an official recipient
Step 2: Review the Required Documents
- 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
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- 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
- Evaluation costs vary depending on the type and delivery options.
- Submit payment online through your WES account via credit card, debit card, or other available methods.
Step 5: Track the Evaluation Process
- Log in to your WES account to track progress.
- WES will notify you if additional documents are required.
- 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
- Confirm Kirkwood Academic Affairs department received the official WES evaluation.
- Request a copy for your records, if needed.
NOTE: WES evaluations never expire.
Step 7: Kirkwood Evaluates Official Transcripts
- Once official transcripts are received, your primary academic department will review credentials and navigate the faculty qualification process.