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Evaluation of foreign transcripts

Most transfer credits accepted from foreign institutions will be used as electives. If course descriptions are supplied and content is clear, the credit may be used to meet other requirements. All decisions made by the Student Records office are final.

Students not in a co-admission program

To receive transfer credit for courses taken in a foreign country, you must have your transcripts evaluated by a credential evaluation service.

  1. Send transcript to evaluation service
    Send your official, untranslated transcripts and course descriptions to an evaluation service that is a member of the . (See more about these services below.)
  2. Have evaluation sent to 51°µÍø
    Request a “Course-By-Course Detail” evaluation and have an official copy sent to 51°µÍø. A fee is required for this service.

    • 51°µÍø
      Student Records
      PO Box 19000
      Portland, OR 97280
  3. Watch My51°µÍø for delivery
    When your evaluation is delivered, “Foreign College” will show on the in My51°µÍø (Home tab arrow right Don’t Wait in Line channel arrow right Transfer Credit Evaluation).
  4. Request evaluation from 51°µÍø
    On the , click submit to send the request to 51°µÍø Student Records to review your evaluation and transfer credit to 51°µÍø.
Credential evaluation services

You can choose from a list of credential evaluation services and request an application by visiting the . Visit the for a listing of service providers.

Students in a co-admission program

If you are in a dual enrollment or co-admission program with 51°µÍø and a four-year school, your foreign transcripts are evaluated by your four-year school.

  1. Have co-admission school send evaluation to 51°µÍø
    Request a copy of your transcript evaluation from your co-admission university be sent records@pcc.edu or to:

    • 51°µÍø
      Student Records
      PO Box 19000
      Portland, OR 97280
  2. Watch My51°µÍø for delivery
    When your evaluation is delivered, “Foreign College” will show on the in My51°µÍø (Home tab arrow right Don’t Wait in Line channel arrow right Transfer Credit Evaluation).
  3. Request evaluation from 51°µÍø
    On the , click submit to send the request to 51°µÍø Student Records to review your evaluation and transfer credit to 51°µÍø.