How do I apply to Relay if I earned credit from a non-U.S. (international) institution?

If you attended and earned credits from an institution outside of the United States, please send Relay:

• An official sealed copy of your international transcript 
• A course-by-course evaluation of your transcript provided by a foreign credential evaluator.
  • The course-by-course evaluation should include the following:
    • • Name of the institution(s) you attended
      • Dates of your attendance
      • Credentials received
      • The U.S. equivalent of your degree or credential earned
      • Courses taken
      • A U.S. equivalent credit value and grade for each course
      • A U.S. equivalent grade point average (GPA)
      • Proof that the degree is equivalent to U.S. accreditation

Exceptions: Applicants struggling to obtain an official sealed copy of their international transcript may instead submit one of the following:

• A copy of the official transcript submitted from the evaluation company that accompanies the course-by-course evaluation; or
• A copy of the transcript that the applicant sent to their prior U.S.-based institute of higher education so long as the transcript is sent directly from their previous U.S. institution.
• An unofficial transcript uploaded by the applicant on their status page (not available for applicants applying to programs in Texas). 

Study Abroad: Applicants who studied abroad while attending their undergraduate institution are not required to submit their study abroad transcript to Relay, provided that the study abroad credits are on their undergraduate transcript.

Foreign Credential Evaluation Companies

• For expedited foreign transcript evaluation service at a discounted rate you may complete a SpanTran Foreign Transcript Evaluation.
• We also accept certified transcript evaluations from World Education Services, as well as the companies listed here, or here. 
• In addition, we accepted course-by-course evaluations from the following companies: Center for Educational Documentation Inc, Educational Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, Evaluation Services, Inc, Foreign Credentials Service of America, Foreign Credits, and Globe Language Services.

International Visas: In order to be eligible for admissions to Relay, an applicant must secure a program-aligned position with a school partner. For some applicants who have attended institutions outside of the United States, you may find that you require visa sponsorship in order to secure employment with a school. Please note, that Relay does not play a role in sponsoring international student visas. Please connect with your employer regarding any next steps regarding visa sponsorship. In addition, you can view the following resources that will provide information on how to obtain a visa.

Study in the States

• Study in the States is a website from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that serves as a dedicated resource to help schools and programs in the United States, along with international students, navigate the international student life cycle.
  • • This website includes:
      • Step-by-step guides for schools and students.
      • Simple articles and interactive content to explain federal rules and regulations.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• If you would like to study as a full-time student in the United States, you will need a student visa. There are two immigrant visa categories for persons wishing to study in the United States. These visas are commonly known as the F and M visas.
• The USCIS website provides details on student visas.