Transfer Course Credits

Transfer Course Credits

Are you a new or current student looking to transfer credits from another college or university? Follow the steps below to get started. 

Note: If your transcripts list a former name, submit your name change documents here and include the note: “Name change verification for transcript evaluation.” 

Step-by-Step Process 

1. Apply to GateWay Community College

  • Apply online
  • Create your Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID)
  • Complete the admission application
  • Submit valid proof of identification 

Note: You must have an active Admissions Application in order for your transcript to be reviewed and evaluated.

2. Request Official Transcripts

Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to GateWay. (no hand-carried transcripts, even if sealed)

By Mail: 

GateWay Community College
Attn: Admissions & Records
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Digitally: 

3. Allow Time for Processing

Once received, your transcript will be evaluated and updated in your student account. 

4. View Your Evaluation

Log in to your Student Center, click the “Academic Records” tile, then select “Transfer Credit Report” from the dropdown menu.

Important Notes

  • Only courses with a grade of “C” or better are eligible for transfer.
  • Official transcripts are required — unofficial or hand-delivered copies are not accepted.

Transcripts from outside the U.S.? 

You must have international transcripts evaluated by an approved agency. Agencies listed below. 

Need Help?

Contact Enrollment Services:
(602) 286–8200
[email protected]

Agencies

This online directory will pull up all translators in the immediate area and you may select one on the list of your choosing.

Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI) 

Mailing Address:
ACEI 9461 Charleville Blvd
Box 188
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Phone Number: : (310) 275-3530
Website: https://acei-global.org/
Email: [email protected]

Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) 

Mailing Address: 
Educational Credential Evaluators Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470

Phone Number: (414) 289-3400
Website: https://www.ece.org/
Email: [email protected]

Global Credential Evaluators (GCE)

Mailing Address:
Global Credential Evaluators
3515-B Longmire Dr. PMB 323
College Station, TX 77845

Phone Number: 1 (800) 707-0979
Website: https://www.gceus.com/get-started/
Email: [email protected]

International Educational Research Foundation (IERF) 

Mailing Address:
International Educational
Research Foundation
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231 

Phone Number: (310) 258-9451
Website: https://apply.ierf.org/
Email: [email protected]

World Education Services (WES)

Mailing Address:
World Education Services
P.O. Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087

Phone Number: (212) 966-6311
Website: https://www.wes.org/
Email: www.wes.org/support

Please Note: This is a listing of the International Credential Evaluation Agencies commonly used across the state of Arizona and by the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD). The MCCCD does not recommend any one agency over another. If it is the student’s intent to transfer to any of the state universities/colleges after completing course work with any of the Maricopa County Community Colleges, we strongly recommend speaking with the university/college regarding the use of any or all agencies. The MCCCD will not be held responsible for the transferability of the evaluations conducted by any or all agencies listed above. 

Professional evaluations must be done for the purpose of Education and Course-by-Course. Official academic records in the native language along with the certified English translations are also required.

American Translators Association

Website: www.atanet.org

Online Directory: https://www.atanet.org/directory/

  • Click on Translator Search
  • Enter - Language From
  • Enter - Language Into (English)
  • Enter in Zip Code and
  • Click on Search

This online directory will pull up all translators in the immediate area and you may select one on the list of your choosing.

Please Note:

  • All official English word-for-word translations must be certified by a professional translator and include the translator’s signature/stamp and (if appropriate) be issued on the translation companies’ letterhead.
  • In some instances, the issuing institution may issue the official academic record in English or may provide an official English word-for-word translation in addition to issuing the official academic record in the native language upon the request of the student.

It is recommended by the MCCCD to obtain the certified English word-for-word translation from an agency or translator listed with the American Translators Association. The MCCCD does not recommend any one agency or translator over another. If it is the student’s intent to transfer to any of the state universities/colleges after completing course work with any of the Maricopa County Community Colleges, we strongly recommend speaking with the university/college regarding the use of any or all agencies or translators. The MCCCD will not be held responsible for the translation conducted by any or all agencies or translators listed above.