VALIDATION OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
The applicant is responsible for providing verifiable proof of graduation from high school, or proof of having satisfied the requirements for high school in a manner recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- High school diploma or transcript
- G.E.D certification with test scores
- Academic transcript that indicates the student successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree at any institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- Foreign high school diploma equivalent to a United States high school diploma
If an applicant previously entered a program in a degree-granting institution for which a high school diploma was required, the College may accept an evaluation from a NACES or AICE approved credentialing agency certifying that a high school diploma was a requirement for the higher degree program.
Hope College of Arts and Sciences reserves the right to deny enrollment, if the College believes that an applicant’s proof of graduation cannot be authenticated or verified.
VERIFICATION OF FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS & OR DEGREE
Transcripts from foreign schools must be reviewed by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) approved evaluating agency. Prospective students may visit www.naces.org/members.html for a list of approved agencies. The official transcript evaluation must be submitted directly to the office of the Registrar.