In order for The City University of New York to evaluate secondary and postsecondary documents for students educated in non-English speaking countries, applicants must provide an English translation as well as the document in the original language.
All translations must be:
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Complete and literal (word-for-word) with no attempts to interpret or evaluate the credential.
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Prepared in same format as the original document.
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Typed on business or school letterhead/stationary.
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Signed by a translator attesting to familiarity with the foreign language.
Official translations may be provided by:
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Consulate or embassy of the country that is issuing the document.
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Translation agency.
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Immigrant or refugee association in the U.S. representing the country issuing the document.
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The institution where the student studied.
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Faculty member of U.S. high school, college or university (must signify his/her institution, academic department and rank).
Translations may not be provided by:
The University reserves the right to determine if translations submitted will be considered for admission purposes