For International Students Only
For international undergraduate and Pathway Program admission review purpose only, YSU accepts scanned copies of official secondary school credentials in PDF format. (See detailed requirements for copied documents). Acceptance is conditional until the final official secondary school transcript and certificate/diploma is received in the International Programs Office. All official credentials are required to be submitted to the University no later than the last day to withdraw from the term with a W. Please review the YSU Academic Calendar for exact dates. Students who do not submit their official transcripts and diploma before the last day to withdraw from the term will be administratively withdrawn from the University. All scholarships awarded will be rescinded and the student’s SEVIS record will be terminated.
What does a student need to do to gain full admission to YSU?
Students who are conditionally admitted on the basis of scanned documents must complete the following to be fully admitted to YSU:
- mail official transcript and certificate/diploma to the International Admissions Office (address listed below)
- OR submit the official transcript and certificate/diploma in a sealed envelope with an official seal/stamp/signature at International Student Orientation upon arrival at YSU.
- request the test center to send the official Language Test Report directly to YSU Office of International Admissions (code: 1975) (if English Proficiency is not waived)
All official transcripts and academic records must be in sealed envelopes from the originating institution, with an institutional stamp, seal, or signature on the closed envelope flap. If your envelope has been opened or does not meet the above listed requirements, it will not be accepted.
- For International Freshman and Pathway Program Students, you must submit an official transcript and diploma/certificates at the international student orientation (mandatory). You can either choose mail in (see mail-in address below) or bring in person.
- For International Transfer Students, you must submit all official college transcripts before a YSU I-20 will be issued. If you are currently enrolled in your college; and the status of your current enrolled courses is in progress, you must submit your final college transcripts to YSU International Admissions by the first day of international student orientation (mandatory). You can either request your colleges to mail in (for most foreign universities) or send official transcripts electronically (for most U.S. colleges).
- For graduate international students, please read the graduate official document submission policy:
What happens if a student does not submit official documents?
Please note: If students fail to submit official transcripts and certificates/diplomas before the last day to withdraw from the term, they will be administratively withdrawn from the University. All scholarships awarded will be rescinded and the student’s SEVIS record will be terminated. They will no longer be a student at YSU.
Additional Information
An official transcript or Degree/Certificate is a verification of your academic record issued in the original language from the original issuing source (e.g. high school, college, university, technical school, etc.). Official transcript or Degree/Certificate issued in a language other than English must be submitted with a certified translation to YSU’s Office of International Admissions. YSU’s Office of International Admissions reserves the right to verify the accuracy of the translation.
Language test score reports must be sent directly from test center in separate, sealed envelopes to YSU's Office of International Admissions (YSU code 1975).
Please contact intadm@ysu.edu for any questions.
The decision on the accuracy of the certified translation made by YSU’s Office of International Admissions is final and binding.
YSU does not require official third-party credential evaluations (like WES). YSU does not require official transcripts and certificates/diplomas to be certified by any EducationUSA or USEF offices. YSU does not accept photocopies or notary copies of official transcripts and certificates/diplomas. You must submit your original official documents, which will be scanned and collected by the International Admissions Office.
Where to send your official documents:
If you are mailing your official documents to YSU, please have your institution mail your official documents in a sealed envelope to our Office of International Admissions address below.
Mail-in Address (for international students only):
Office of International Admissions
Youngstown State University
Jones Hall 1042
1 University Plaza,
Youngstown, OH 44555, USA
Phone: +1 (330) 941-2336
Language test score reports must be sent directly from test center in separate, sealed envelopes to YSU's Office of International Admissions (YSU code 1975).
Please contact the Office of International Admissions at intadm@ysu.edu for any questions.