A summary of the content, objectives, and learning outcomes of a course.

An academic award such as a diploma, certificate, degree, or other qualification issued by an educational institution.

An official document confirming that a degree has been awarded.

A document awarded upon completion of a program of study.

A document that provides additional information about a credential, coursework, grading system, and qualification framework.

A document used in some countries that lists examination results, grades, or marks earned.

A temporary document issued before the final diploma or degree certificate becomes available.

An official document showing grades or examination results issued by an educational institution or examination authority.

A detailed outline of a course, including topics, assignments, and instructional content.

An official record showing courses completed, grades earned, credits awarded, and academic results.

A document that has been modified after issuance without authorization.

A document that has been altered, falsified, forged, or misrepresented.

A document containing information that conflicts with other records or available evidence.

A copy certified by an authorized official as a true representation of the original document.

A document transmitted directly from the issuing institution to ERES through an approved delivery method.

A document certified by a notary public. Notarization alone does not necessarily make a document official for evaluation purposes.

A document issued, authorized, or verified by the institution or appropriate authority according to ERES requirements.

The document originally issued by the institution rather than a copy or reproduction.

A reproduced copy of an original document.

A document provided in a sealed envelope or secure format by the issuing institution.

A document that does not meet ERES requirements for official status.

The process of confirming the authenticity or accuracy of academic records.

An additional official report issued after the original evaluation has been completed.

A copy of an evaluation report provided directly to the applicant for personal reference. It may not be accepted as an official report.

The date on which a credential was officially granted or conferred by the issuing institution.

ERES’s pre-evaluation service that provides an estimated U.S. equivalency before ordering a full evaluation.

ERES’s secure digital delivery platform for distributing official evaluation reports electronically.

An evaluation report issued by ERES for official use by institutions, employers, licensing boards, and other authorized recipients.

A review of a completed evaluation report based on newly submitted information, corrections, or updated requirements.

An expedited processing option that reduces standard evaluation turnaround time for eligible applications.

The classification of coursework as lower division, upper division, graduate level, professional studies, or another academic level.

A detailed evaluation that includes courses, grades, credits, GPA conversion, and U.S. equivalency.

An evaluation that identifies the U.S. equivalency of a completed credential without listing individual courses or grades.

A professional assessment that compares international education to the U.S. education system and provides a U.S. equivalency.

The process of converting grades from another educational system into a U.S. grade point average (GPA).

A preliminary review designed to provide an estimated U.S. equivalency before ordering a full evaluation.

The U.S. credit value assigned to coursework based on instructional content and academic workload.

Official recognition granted to an institution or program by an authorized accrediting body.

An institution that lacks official recognition, authorization, or approval from the appropriate authority.

The official approval or recognition of a specific academic program by a professional or governmental authority.

An institution authorized or recognized by the appropriate educational authority in its country.

A U.S. institution accredited by one of the recognized regional accrediting organizations.

An evaluation prepared according to the requirements of a specific licensing board or regulatory authority.

Supervised practical training completed in a clinical setting as part of an academic program.

A supervised educational experience designed to provide practical training in a professional field.

A specialized evaluation prepared to meet licensing, certification, or regulatory requirements in a profession.

Classroom-based instructional hours completed as part of a program of study.

Documented instructional, laboratory, clinical, practicum, or internship hours completed during a program.

A certificate issued under the Hague Apostille Convention that authenticates the origin of a public document.

The process of confirming that a document has been properly issued or certified by the appropriate authority.

A translation accompanied by a statement confirming its completeness and accuracy.

A written conversion of a document from one language into another.