[Oacrao-l] Foreign transcripts and Study Abroad Question

Mon Feb 1 10:58:05 CST 2016

OU Norman Campus uses AACRAO EDGE to evaluate US equivalency and to evaluate GPA.  We go directly to the countries ministry of education to determine accreditation.  Transfer credit is based on contact hours so that we can convert it to US credit hours.  Graduate admissions uses WES for GPA.  We accept translations from the institutions and ATA.org translators.

We evaluate study abroad credits by determining the contact hours to convert the credit and determine level by the level at the home institution as well as an evaluation from a faculty member at OU.  All international transfer work is loaded as S/U.

Below is a list of helpful resources:

EVALUATING CREDENTIALS

AACRAO EDGE
http://aacraoedge.aacrao.org/index.php

  *   An overview describing the educational history of the country.
  *   An educational ladder or ladders to reflect changes in the educational structure
  *   Grading system(s)
  *   Sample credentials
  *   Placement recommendations
  *   List of postsecondary institutions

CHEA
http://www.chea.org/

  *   CHEA-Recognized Accrediting Organizations Directory
  *   Database of Institutions and Programs Accredited By Recognized U.S. Accrediting Organizations

The International Association of Universities (IAU)
http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/ihuwhed

  *   Education Systems
  *   List of Universities

WES
http://www.wes.org/wes_tools/index.asp

  *   WES Country Profile
  *   Grade Conversion Guide
  *   Education Systems
  *   Document Requirements
  *   Document Verification

Eurybase
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/Eurydice/documents/eurybase/eurybase_full_reports/AT_EN.pdf

  *   Information Database on Education Systems in Europe

Eurydice
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/index_en.php

  *   National Education System Descriptions
  *   Structures of Education and Training Systems
  *   National System Overviews

ENIC-NARIC
http://www.enic-naric.net/

  *   National Information Centres
  *   National education bodies
  *   System of education
  *   University education
  *   Quality Assurance in Higher Education
  *   Post-secondary non-university education
  *   Recognized higher education institutions
  *   Policies and procedures for the recognition of qualifications
  *   Qualifications Framework
  *   Diploma Supplement Information

IERF
http://www.ierf.org/

  *   Country Index
  *   Index of Secondary  Credentials
  *   Index of Educational Terms
  *   Training opportunities

EducationUSA
http://www.educationusa.info/highered.php#.UDz75cGPXII

  *   Find an Advising Center
  *   Collaborate with our Regional Educational Advising Coordinators (REACs)
  *   Open Doors Data
  *   Higher Education Fair
  *   Conferences with EducationUSA
  *   EdUSA Connects
  *   Higher Education Institutions (HEI) E-News
  *   U.S. Higher Education Resource Section

NAFSA Online Guide to Educational Systems Around the World
http://www.nafsa.org/resourcelibrary/default.aspx?id=10822

  *   Lists of credentials and additional data (UG/GR)

UNESCO Portal to Recognized Higher Education Institutions
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/resources/unesco-portal-to-recognized-higher-education-institutions/

  *   This portal offers access to on-line information on higher education institutions recognized or otherwise sanctioned by competent authorities in participating countries.

College Source

http://www.collegesource.org/

Database of 77,644 digital college catalogs, institution profiles, transcript keys, and other critical resources.

Elle Shroyer

Senior International Admissions Counselor | Office of Admissions & Recruitment
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
admissions.ou.edu | (405) 325-2151
@go2ou | facebook.com/go2ou
NAFSA Region III, Past Chair

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From: oacrao-l-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:oacrao-l-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Traci Heck
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2016 10:38 AM
To: Oacrao-l at lists.onenet.net
Subject: [Oacrao-l] Foreign transcripts and Study Abroad Question

Good Morning and Happy Monday!

Paul got the ball rolling this morning so I will add my questions, too -:)

I have a few questions this morning and would appreciate any feedback.

We are receiving more and more foreign credentials.  How does your institution evaluate these?  Do you use a NACES member service for the foreign colleges?

For foreign high schools, how do you authenticate and confirm that the rigor of the foreign program is equivalent to that of a regionally accredited US high school?  (Our Financial Aid officers are requesting this information for Title IV purposes.)

One more question - TCC  is exploring a study abroad option for our students at an institution in Spain.  The program could be for one or two semesters and the intent is that students could apply for financial aid.  If you offer study abroad, how do you transfer or transcript the hours?

Thanks so much for any feedback or suggestions on any of these issues.

Have a great week,
Traci

Traci L. Heck
Director of Compliance and Reporting
College Registrar
Tulsa Community College
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Tulsa, OK  74135

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