Academic Background:
All Graduate School applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor degree. For access to our
Equivalency and
Required Academic Credentials by Country of Education page, please use the following link:
Degree Equivalency and Required Academic Credentials Guide |
Degree Equivalency FAQs
UI evaluates foreign courses and academic transcripts in terms of approximations. We will accept evaluations from professional credential evaluation services. A list of the five professional credential evaluation services from which the University of Idaho will accept evaluations can be found
here.
GPA Requirements:
Applicants must have a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale equivalent to US Bachelor’s Degree. If your GPA meets the minimum admission requirements, the department of major will determine if your overall academic record and test scores meet department requirements.
Please note: If you do not meet the minimum 3.00 GPA, your application can be considered for admission if you:
- have an undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher for your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits
or
- have worked in the program specific profession for 5+ years
- have a letter of support from a faculty member in the department
- write a detailed statement/essay describing your professional experience and potential to succeed academically
Departmental Requirements:
Individual department requirements may be more rigorous than the general UI requirements. In those situations, final admission is based on the department's decision.
Degree Equivalency FAQs