Are you considering studying abroad but scared of the financial implication of the WES evaluation of your transcript? Worry no more because we got you covered. This article will list all the universities in the United States with no WES requirement.
With so many Nigerian students looking for opportunities to study in the USA, it can be challenging to pay for a WES Evaluation.
However, with careful research, you can find some universities in the USA that do not require the WES. But wait! Don’t worry about the research. We have already done that for you. Just continue reading to find out below!
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What is WES?
World Education Services (WES) is an organization that helps people pursue their educational and professional dreams around the world. Established in 1971, WES has been a pioneer of credential evaluation and advisory services. It is dedicated to helping international students and professionals gain access to education opportunities by providing reliable and trusted sources of information.
WES evaluates academic documents from over 200 countries, allowing people to take advantage of educational credentials they have earned elsewhere while giving colleges and universities assurance of the value of these credentials when making admissions decisions. They also provide helpful advice on immigration processes involved with studying abroad.
In the case of Nigeria, Transcripts can be electronically transferred from Nigerian academic institutions to any institution in the USA or Canada through Wes. Wes has been a reliable and secure online portal that facilitates the electronic transfer of student records or documents between institutions.
What is WES Transcript Evaluation?
The WES evaluation of transcript means a conversion of academic credentials from any country in the world to their equivalents in the USA. It defines each certificate, diploma, or degree you have earned or received and specifies its academic equivalency in the USA. Thus, as Nigerian student processing studying in the United States, the WES evaluation makes sure that your academic credentials and certificates are recognized there.
List of Universities in the USA with No WES Requirement
Having established the concept around WES, Let’s check out the list of top colleges and universities around the United States that waive WES evaluation requirements but will accept unofficial transcripts from Nigerian students.
- University of Vermont
- The University of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State University
- Illinois State University
- Uni of Minnesota
- Kent State University
- Miami University, Ohio
- University of Arizona
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- University of Cincinnati
What is Unofficial Transcript?
An unofficial transcript is an academic transcript not evaluated by WES but uploaded by you on the university website portal. Whether it’s a scanned copy or an original copy, as long as you upload it yourself, it is known as an unofficial transcript.
Many universities in the USA call it an official transcript. But whichever way they call it official or unofficial, it is generally known as an unofficial transcript. It does not matter whether it has a watermark of student copy or whether it doesn’t. The fact that you are uploading it makes it an unofficial transcript.
In addition, some of these schools will still require you to provide your WES transcript or official transcript when you begin your studies. But they will give you until the end of the first semester of your program to provide your transcript.
You should read our guide on transferring an academic transcript to WES, as many Nigerian students find it challenging to process it.
Which Other Universities in the USA accept unofficial transcripts?
Many other universities in the united states should have been covered in the list above. So, here is a list of 25 universities in the USA that accept Unofficial Transcripts from Nigerian Students.
- Emory university
- University of Oklahoma
- Maimi university
- University of Connecticut
- Purdue University
- Northern Illinois University
- University of Kansas
- Cornell university
- Kansas State University
- University of Nebraska- Omaha
- University of Nebraska- Lincoln
- Arizona State university
- Northern Arizona university
- University of South-Florida
- South Carolina State University
- University of Massachusett
- Princeton University
- Brown University
- John Hopkins university
- University of Hawaii
- Steven Institute of Technology
- Texas Technology university
- University of Georgia
- Rutgers University
- Georgia state university
Which Universities require Wes evaluation in the USA?
Before evaluating your transcript, you may also want to determine whether your school requires WES Evaluation. The following is a list of top universities that require WES evaluation in the USA:
- Fairfield University, Connecticut
- Chicago State University, Illinois
- Florida A & M University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee
- New Mexico State University, New Mexico
- Northeastern Illinois University, Kentucky
- San Diego State University, California
- South Dakota State University
- St Cloud State University, Minnesota
- University of Central Florida, Florida
- University of Memphis
- University of Texas at Pan America, Texas
- Villa Nova University, Pennsylvania ( CS Major)
- North Carolina A&T University
- Georgia Southern University
- California State University, Channel Islands
- Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Massachusetts
- Oakland University, Michigan
- Santa Clara University, California
- Sam Houston State University, Texas
- SUNY New Paltz, New York
- Tennessee State University, Tennessee
- University of Hartford, Connecticut
- University of Louisville, Kentucky
- University of Nevada Las Vegas
- University of North Carolina Greensboro, North Carolina
- Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois
- Long Island University, New York
- Texas A & M College Station, Texas
If your school is missing from this list, we recommend that you visit their website for admission requirements to see if having your results assessed by WES is required. And if you are still trying to decide whether to have it evaluated, you may contact the admissions office.
Summing it up
We have discussed all that you need to know about the list of universities in the USA with No WES Requirements. However, remember that these schools require you to provide an unofficial transcript to prove you obtained a university degree program in Nigeria.
In addition, we shared some schools that will require you to evaluate your transcript with WES. So, double-check the school website to be sure.
Finally, kindly share this incredible information with your friends and colleagues. And feel free to reach out to us if you have any further inquiries. Good luck.
Emmanuel Peter is the founder of Naijajapa.com. Experience gained in the Study abroad and Immigration industry since 2017. A graduate of International Relations from ABU Zaria.
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