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Harvard University document workflow
How Harvard Schools Handle Translated Documents
There is no single Harvard-wide route for international academic records. The document format, submission channel, and timing depend on the school and application stage.
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Follow the school’s timing
Some schools request translated records with the application; others change the document route after admission. Always check your current stage.
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Add evaluation when required
Chan, HBS, HGSE, and Extension may use WES, ECE, SpanTran, IEE, or CED for specific evaluation or verification workflows.
Choose your Harvard University school before submitting
See the translation route, timing, and official source for each school.
School-by-school requirements
Harvard Translation Requirements by School
Choose your school first. The table separates the translation you may need from any independent evaluation or verification step required by that school.
Harvard translation requirements by school
Use the official source in each row to confirm the current rule for your program and application stage.
1Harvard College (undergraduate)
- Translation requirement
- Follow the current application instructions for any non-English school records; do not apply a graduate-school rule automatically
- Separate evaluation or verification?
- No general external-evaluator requirement is listed on the College international-applicant page. Confirm in the portal.
2GSAS (Graduate Arts & Sciences)
- Translation requirement
- Upload the transcript with a certified, literal, complete English translation; official records follow only if admitted and accepted
- Separate evaluation or verification?
- No external evaluator is named on the GSAS transcript page.
3HBS (Business School)
- Translation requirement
- Unofficial translation at application; official transcript + word-for-word translation sent through WES if admitted
- Separate evaluation or verification?
- Separate WES document route after admission. CertTranslate does not provide that verification service.
4HGSE (Graduate School of Education)
- Translation requirement
- Upload a certified, literal, complete translation; students cannot translate their own transcripts
- Separate evaluation or verification?
- If admitted, separate verification through WES, ECE, or SpanTran is required.
5Chan School of Public Health
- Translation requirement
- Submit qualifying international credentials for WES iCAP through SOPHAS and follow WES document/translation rules
- Separate evaluation or verification?
- Separate WES iCAP Course-by-Course evaluation is required for covered international institutions.
6Harvard Extension School
- Translation requirement
- Submit international credentials to IEE or CED; the evaluator provides an English translation in most cases
- Separate evaluation or verification?
- Separate IEE or CED evaluation is required for international degree equivalency.
7Harvard Kennedy School (HKS)
- Translation requirement
- Non-English transcripts and diplomas must be translated by the issuing institution or a certified translation service
- Separate evaluation or verification?
- No general third-party evaluation is stated in the HKS transcript FAQ. Confirm program instructions.
8Graduate School of Design (GSD)
- Translation requirement
- Transcripts must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation; do not convert an international GPA
- Separate evaluation or verification?
- No external evaluator is named in the GSD transcript FAQ.
| Harvard School | Translation requirement | Separate evaluation or verification? |
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| Harvard College (undergraduate)Harvard College source | Follow the current application instructions for any non-English school records; do not apply a graduate-school rule automatically | No general external-evaluator requirement is listed on the College international-applicant page. Confirm in the portal. |
| GSAS (Graduate Arts & Sciences)GSAS transcript source | Upload the transcript with a certified, literal, complete English translation; official records follow only if admitted and accepted | No external evaluator is named on the GSAS transcript page. |
| HBS (Business School)HBS international source | Unofficial translation at application; official transcript + word-for-word translation sent through WES if admitted | Separate WES document route after admission. CertTranslate does not provide that verification service. |
| HGSE (Graduate School of Education)HGSE international source | Upload a certified, literal, complete translation; students cannot translate their own transcripts | If admitted, separate verification through WES, ECE, or SpanTran is required. |
| Chan School of Public HealthHarvard Chan source | Submit qualifying international credentials for WES iCAP through SOPHAS and follow WES document/translation rules | Separate WES iCAP Course-by-Course evaluation is required for covered international institutions. |
| Harvard Extension SchoolExtension School source | Submit international credentials to IEE or CED; the evaluator provides an English translation in most cases | Separate IEE or CED evaluation is required for international degree equivalency. |
| Harvard Kennedy School (HKS)HKS transcript source | Non-English transcripts and diplomas must be translated by the issuing institution or a certified translation service | No general third-party evaluation is stated in the HKS transcript FAQ. Confirm program instructions. |
| Graduate School of Design (GSD)GSD transcript source | Transcripts must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation; do not convert an international GPA | No external evaluator is named in the GSD transcript FAQ. |
CertTranslate provides certified translation only. Evaluation, verification, and delivery to Harvard are separate third-party processes.
What a complete translation includes
- Literal word-for-word rendering — no summaries, no paraphrasing
- Original document layout preserved — tables, columns, page order
- All seals, stamps, signatures, and institutional markings translated
- Original grading scale preserved (no conversion to U.S. GPA)
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy with translator credentials
How to Submit Your Translation to Harvard
The correct sequence depends on your school. Confirm the translation requirement first, then arrange any separate evaluator step directly with the named provider.
- Step 1
Identify which Harvard school you are applying to
Use the school table and official source above. Note the application stage and whether the school asks for a translation, third-party evaluation, or both.
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Confirm whether translation, evaluation, or both are required
If a certified translation is required, order it from CertTranslate. We translate the record and provide certification; we do not evaluate the credential or calculate U.S. equivalency.
- Step 3
Submit through the correct channel for your school
Upload the original record and translation through the channel named by your school. Keep both files together and preserve the original grading scale.
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Order any required evaluation separately
If Harvard names WES, ECE, SpanTran, IEE, or CED, create the order with that provider and follow its sender rules. Those services and fees are not provided or collected by CertTranslate.
Plan your document timeline
Translation timing is predictable. Evaluation and application timing depend on your school.
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Translation
About 24 hours
For standard academic records.
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Evaluation, if required
Check the provider's timing
Only when your Harvard school requests it.
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Application
Confirm your deadline
Dates vary by Harvard school and program.
Avoid These Errors
Common Harvard Document Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
Most preventable delays come from incomplete translation, altered grades, or using the wrong submission route for the Harvard school.
1Self-translated transcripts
What happens
The school may reject the translation and request a version from an independent qualified translator.
Why it happens
Applicants apply one school's rule to another. HGSE explicitly prohibits self-translation, and other programs may require a certified or evaluator-issued version.
Safer approach
Every translation we deliver is performed by a professional translator and includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy identifying the translator as an independent professional.
2Summary translation instead of literal word-for-word
What happens
Harvard cannot verify the complete academic record against the original.
Why it happens
Translators paraphrase or summarize grades, course descriptions, or institutional notes instead of translating them verbatim.
Safer approach
We provide literal, word-for-word translations of every element: course titles, grades, credit hours, institutional notes, and academic terminology — no summarizing.
3Missing credential evaluation for schools that require it
What happens
Harvard school cannot process the application because the evaluation component is missing.
Why it happens
Applicants know they need a translation but do not realize their specific school (HBS, HGSE, Chan, Extension) also requires evaluation through WES, ECE, or another agency.
Safer approach
Check the official school source, then order any required evaluation directly from the named provider. CertTranslate does not perform credential evaluation.
4Grade conversion in the translation
What happens
Harvard evaluators cannot assess the original academic record because the translator altered the grades.
Why it happens
Translators convert percentages to U.S. letter grades or GPA, which is the evaluator's job — not the translator's.
Safer approach
We preserve original grading scales exactly. Harvard and its evaluators (WES, ECE) provide the U.S. equivalency interpretation.
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Some Harvard University programs use an external evaluator or verification provider. These fees are separate from your CertTranslate order.
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ECE Course-by-Course: $199 base before delivery and add-ons
Typical external-evaluation budget: $199–$239+ for one base report
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Common Questions About Harvard Translation Requirements
Does Harvard accept certified translation?
Requirements vary by school. GSAS and HGSE explicitly require certified English translations for non-English transcripts. HBS accepts an unofficial translation at application but requires official documents and a word-for-word translation through WES if admitted. Check the current instructions for your specific program.
Does Harvard require WES evaluation?
It depends on the school. Harvard Chan requires WES iCAP Course-by-Course for covered international institutions. HBS routes official original-language records and a word-for-word translation through WES if admitted. HGSE requires admitted students to use WES, ECE, or SpanTran for verification. CertTranslate does not provide these evaluation or verification services.
Does CertTranslate provide credential evaluation?
No. CertTranslate provides certified document translation only. Credential evaluation, transcript verification, U.S. equivalency reports, and delivery to Harvard are separate services performed by WES, ECE, SpanTran, IEE, CED, or another provider named by your school.
Can I translate my own documents for Harvard?
Do not assume self-translation is acceptable. HGSE explicitly prohibits it, while other schools may require a certified translation, an issuing-institution translation, or a translation handled through an evaluator. Follow the rule published by your school and program.
When do I need an official translation vs an unofficial one for Harvard?
It depends on your school and stage. GSAS accepts an unofficial transcript at application, but a non-English transcript must still be accompanied by a certified English translation; official records are requested after admission and acceptance. HBS accepts an unofficial translation at application and routes official records through WES after admission. HGSE uploads the certified translation with the application and verifies official records after admission.
Can I use the same translation for Harvard and WES?
Often, but not automatically. A complete professional translation may be reusable, while WES or another evaluator can still impose its own sender, document, and translation-source rules. Confirm the evaluator's current instructions before submitting.
What format does Harvard require for translated documents?
Requirements vary by school. Where a certified translation is required, use a literal, complete English version that preserves courses, grades, dates, degree information, seals, stamps, and the original grading scale. Do not convert grades unless the credential evaluator instructs you to do so.
I am applying to multiple Harvard schools. Do I need separate translations?
You may be able to reuse the same complete translation, but each Harvard school can require a different submission channel or credential evaluator. Check every program rather than assuming one submission satisfies all applications.
Sources & review methodology
8 official sources · reviewed August 14, 2026View sources
Requirements were checked against the official guidance linked below. Confirm the current instructions for your program before submitting.
| Official source | What we verified | Official guidance |
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| Official sourceHarvard CollegeHarvard College admissions — international applicant requirements | What we verified
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| Official sourceHarvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and SciencesHarvard GSAS admissions — transcript requirements | What we verified
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| Official sourceHarvard Business SchoolHBS MBA admissions — international applicant instructions | What we verified
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| Official sourceHarvard Graduate School of EducationHGSE admissions — transcript and credential evaluation | What we verified
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| Official sourceHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthHarvard Chan admissions — international credential evaluation | What we verified
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| Official sourceHarvard Extension SchoolHarvard Extension — verifying international credentials | What we verified
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| Official sourceHarvard Kennedy SchoolHarvard Kennedy School — transcript FAQs | What we verified
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| Official sourceHarvard Graduate School of DesignHarvard GSD — application and transcript FAQs | What we verified
| Open source |
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