What is a Transcript Evaluation?
Evaluation specialists review official transcripts from previously attended institutions to determine which credits can be transferred to De Anza College. Please note that only lower division coursework from undergraduate programs can be evaluated for credit.
Transcript Evaluation
Students are required to complete 12 units at De Anza College before transcripts will be evaluated. If you are currently registered and have completed 12 units at De Anza College, please contact us. If not, please reach out to a counselor.
| Why Do I Need a Transcript Evaluation? |
Because... |
| Transfer Credit | I took courses at another college that I want to use towards satisfying GE/major requirements at De Anza College |
| Clear Prerequisite | I took a lower level class at another college that can clear me to take a higher level class at De Anza College |
U.S. Transcript Evaluation
U.S. Transcript Evaluation Process:
Students must contact their previously attended college (or The College Board if sending
an official AP score report) to request to have official transcripts sent electronically
or via mail directly to De Anza College. Students may also choose to hand deliver
their official transcript in its original, sealed envelope directly to De Anza's Admissions
and Records front desk during business hours.
To have your previous institution mail an official transcript, please send to:
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino CA 95014
Students can expect to receive an email update once credit has been awarded. Please allow up to 30 business days for processing. Processing times may increase during peak seasons.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Foreign Transfer Credit Limitations
Foreign transfer credit has several limitations toward satisfying various requirements. Please review this document to help you decide if it would be in your best interest to purchase a foreign transcript evaluation report from a third-party service.
After reviewing the document above and are certain a foreign transcript evaluation is right for you, please follow these steps:
Step 1. Request a course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation from any of the approved services listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services membership list.
Step 2. Have your foreign transcript report sent to:
De Anza College Admissions and Records - Evaluations21250 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino CA 95014
Students can expect to receive an email update once credit has been awarded. Please allow 30 business days for processing. Processing times may increase during peak seasons.
Awarding Military Credit
Credits for Military training will be granted in accordance with the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences and Training Programs in the Armed Services, and the ACE National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs.
Official Joint Services transcripts can be dropped off at the Admissions and Records front desk or can be mailed in to:
De Anza College Admissions and Records 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino CA 95014Processing Time
Please allow 10-15 business days for processing. Processing times may increase during peak seasons.
For more information for veteran students, please visit the De Anza Veteran Services office.