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Degree certificate
An academic document issued by the awarding institution. This document indicates the degree holder’s name, credential, field of study, and date of degree co...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 5:08 PM
Provisional degree certificate
A preliminary or temporary academic document issued by the awarding institution. This document indicates conferral of a qualification, the degree holder’s n...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 5:08 PM
Postgraduate diploma
An academic degree taken after the bachelor’s degree that typically includes one to two years of graduate-level study.
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 5:08 PM
What is my country or territory of education?
Your country or territory of education is generally the country or territory where the institution that awarded/issued your degree is located. If your degre...
Tue, 8 Jun, 2021 at 2:54 PM
WES received your college documents attested by the board/council. However, WES requires that your board/council both issue and attest your board/council mark sheets.
WES requires documents issued by the board or council that awarded your final degree. We also need these documents in a sealed envelope from the awarding bo...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 5:08 PM
We are completing research on your institution’s accreditation and your program of study.
Our evaluators are researching your program and institution. They have sent correspondence to the appropriate authority and are waiting for a response.
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 5:08 PM
We are waiting for your institution(s) to verify your documents.
We have requested that your institution verify your documents to ensure an accurate report. If we do not receive a response seven weeks from when we sent ou...
Mon, 10 May, 2021 at 9:46 AM
What are "non-degree programs" in China?
Non-degree programs are known in China as "Gaozhi" (高职), "Dazhuan" (大专), or undergraduate programs from which one earns a graduation cer...
Mon, 7 Mar, 2022 at 5:59 PM
How can I check the status of my evaluation?
You can check the status of your evaluation by going to My Account.  
Fri, 2 May, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I completed a "Zhuan-Shen-Ben" (专升本) bachelor's degree program; what documents should I send to WES?
If you completed a "Zhuan-Sheng-Ben" bachelor's degree program from China, please provide WES with verified documents of your previously earne...
Mon, 7 Mar, 2022 at 4:39 PM