Types of Official Transcript Submissions and Requirements
Most transcripts can be requested by contacting the Registrar’s office of your previous universities.
Boise State would like all transcripts from every higher educational institution you have previously attended. Transcripts can be sent in a variety of ways and formats.
Electronic transcripts are considered “official” when received and accessed from a secure site (i.e. Clearinghouse, Parchment, etc.) that is properly linked to the sending institution. Paper transcripts are considered “official” when they arrive in a sealed and stamped envelope with all security features intact.
Transcripts that are received in any other condition, such as transcripts that arrive in an unsealed envelope or are emailed or uploaded by the student, are not considered official.
Quick Transcript Questions
A table displaying what kind of transcripts can and can not be sent to Boise State University.Note: Most programs do not accept unofficial transcripts.
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| Can I submit an ‘In-Progress’ transcript? | | |
| Do I need to request my Boise State transcript? | |
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| I have an unopened, sealed, official transcript, can I send it to Boise State? | |
Submitting Transcripts
Institutions may send official transcripts to:
Boise State University
Graduate College
Riverfront Hall, Room 307
1910 University Dr.
Boise, ID 83725-1110
ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS
Official transcripts may be submitted as a secure PDF through an approved transcript services provider to gradcoll@boisestate.edu.
Approved Transcript Services:
- Credentials eScript-Safe (formerly known as Script-Safe International)
- Credential Solutions TranscriptsNetwork and Transcripts Plus
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Parchment Exchange (formerly known as Docufide and Avow Systems)
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRIPTS
International applicants must submit transcripts to the International Admissions Office.
Students will be required to submit official transcripts from any international institution:
- If you attended an international institution and the academic credentials are not provided in English, a translation must accompany all documents.
- For international institutions that do not print degree conferral information on transcripts, a separate certificate of degree or diploma should also be included.
For more information, please visit the International Admissions webpage regarding Official Transcripts and Marksheets.
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
You may upload unofficial transcripts for each domestic U.S. institution that you attended. Failure to list ALL colleges attended will delay the processing of your application and admission to your program.:
- If your degree(s) has been awarded, the uploaded transcript should reflect the degree(s) conferred and conferral date(s).
- Please consult the Find Your Degree Program page to find your proposed program for exact requirements. Some programs do initially require official transcripts. You may also contact your proposed program for additional questions.
Students will be required to submit official transcripts from any international institution:
- If you attended an international institution and the academic credentials are not provided in English, a translation must accompany all documents.
- For international institutions that do not print degree conferral information on transcripts, a separate certificate of degree or diploma should also be included.
For more information, please visit the International Admissions webpage regarding Official Transcripts and Marksheets.
Programs that Allow Unofficial Transcripts at the Time of Application
Unofficial Transcripts Allowed
The following programs allow applicants to submit unofficial transcripts at the time of application. These programs will evaluate your application with unofficial transcripts.
Though unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to any application for any program, only the programs listed below will evaluate your admission requirements with unofficial transcripts. Official transcript submission is required if admitted to the program.
Please be aware of these restrictions and others for International applicants and for Domestic applicants with transcripts from non-U.S. Institutions.
- Doctor of Education in Educational Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biomolecular Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
- Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Emphasis in Global Change Biology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences
- Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering
- Education Specialist in Educational Technology
- Education Specialist in Executive Educational Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Accounting Foundations (Online Program)
- Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- Graduate Certificate in Computational Materials Science and Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Teacher Endorsement
- Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management
- Graduate Certificate in Cryptology Security Analyst
- Graduate Certificate in Designing Accessible Online Education
- Graduate Certificate in Econometrics
- Graduate Certificate in Foundations in Materials Science and Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Analysis
- Graduate Certificate in Literacy Instruction for Students with Exceptional Needs
- Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Instruction, Learning, and Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in User Research
- Master in Teaching in Secondary Education
- Master in Teaching in Special Education
- Master of Applied Anthropology
- Master of Arts in Anthropology
- Master of Arts in Biology
- Master of Arts in Counseling
- Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Master of Arts in Political Science
- Master of Athletic Leadership
- Master of Athletic Training
- Master of Business Administration Full Time Program (Career Track)
- Master of Business Administration Online
- Construction Management Emphasis
- Healthcare Leadership Emphasis
- Construction Management Emphasis
- Management Emphasis
- Marketing Leadership Emphasis
- No Emphasis
- Master of Business Administration Professional Program
- Master of Business Administration Professional Program Concurrent with University of Idaho Juris Doctorate
- Master of Earth Science
- Master of Economics
- Master of Education in Early and Special Education
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- Master of Fine Arts, Visual Arts
- Master of Kinesiology
- Master of Science in Accountancy
- Master of Science in Accountancy (Also available as Taxation Concurrent Juris Doctorate Program with University of Idaho Law school)
- Master of Science in Accountancy (Foundations Program)
- Master of Science in Accountancy (Online Program)
- Master of Science in Biology
- Master of Science in Biomolecular Sciences
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering
- Master of Science in Economics
- Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Master of Science in Geophysics
- Master of Science in Geoscience
- Master of Science in Hydrologic Sciences
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
- Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
- Master of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Program Evaluation, Measurement, & Statistics
- Master of Science in Raptor Biology