Transcript Submission Requirements

Students of all degree levels must submit their official transcripts from other institutions to the Office of the Registrar to receive transfer credits. CityU accepts electronic transcripts sent through approved channels. Electronic transcripts must come to a central designated email (transcripts@cityu.edu) in the Registrar's Office. Electronic transcripts must be accompanied by an electronic certification. Electronic transcripts, or emails pertaining to retrieving electronic transcripts, may not be forwarded and would be considered unofficial and unacceptable.

Undergraduate students must submit all official transcripts from other institutions to the Office of the Registrar to receive transfer credit.

Graduate students must submit all official transcripts documenting completion and conferral of a bachelor's degree before graduate enrollment can take place. If the degree conferral is not documented on the transcript, students must also submit an official copy of their diploma. Official diplomas must carry the seal of the institution and the signature of the appropriate school official.
Doctoral students must submit all official transcripts documenting completion and conferral of a master's degree before graduate enrollment can take place. If the degree conferral is not documented on the transcript, students must also submit an official copy of their diploma. Official diplomas must carry the seal of the institution and the signature of the appropriate school official.
International students must submit all transcripts prior to the issuance of the U.S. Immigration Form 1-20 for study in the United States, or prior to the issuance of the letter of acceptance (LOA) for study in Canada. Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. The translation must be completed by a professional translation service or by an official at the issuing institution. All original documents and their English translations must be submitted together to the CityU Office of the Registrar for consideration as part of the application process.

U.S. Veterans must comply with additional transcript requirements and procedures as outlined in the U.S. Veteran and Military Assistance policy located in the Financial Policies and Financial Assistance section.

Exceptions to this policy may be made by the Registrar.

(Policy #2100.19, #2100.20)