University of the People

 
Submission of Official Documents  
Whilst in UoPeople Foundations, all graduate applicants wishing to be accepted as Degree Seeking 
Students in a Graduate Degree Program must submit the following: 
•  Submit Proof of Bachelor’s Degree Completion – Diploma  
 Applicants must submit proof of having earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 
institution by sending an official transcript in one of the following formats:  

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1.  The original diploma or transcript showing the date of graduation (can be mailed to 
UoPeople or submitted online);  
2.  A color scan/photocopy of the original diploma or transcript showing the graduation 
date;  
3.  A black and white photocopy of the original diploma or transcript showing the 
graduation date that has been certified by a notary (can be mailed to UoPeople or 
submitted online); or  
4.  The best evidence available including a signed certification from the applicant regarding 
having earned the credential, a written explanation of why an official diploma and/or 
transcript cannot be sent, and/or an attachment of an unofficial/copied/scanned 
diploma or transcript.  
 
All diplomas and transcripts submitted for admissions consideration by mail should be sent to: 
University of the People 
Office of Admissions 
595 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 623 
Pasadena, CA 91101, USA 
 
Whilst in UoPeople Foundations, MBA applicants wishing to be accepted as a Degree-Seeking Student 
in the MBA Program must submit the following additional documents: 
•  Resume 
Applicants submit a resume showing at least two years of full-time work experience. 
•  Letter of Recommendation 
Applicants submit a letter of recommendation from an individual who can write knowledgeably 
about their academic background and/or work experience. The letter must be written by the 
recommender and be addressed to the UoPeople Office of Admissions. Applicants should 
submit the recommender’s first and last name, email address, and phone number, including the 
country code. 
 
Submission of these materials does not guarantee acceptance. The Office of Admissions will assess 
an applicant’s dossier on an individual basis to determine acceptance, keeping a full record of the 
submissions and evaluations.  
All documents submitted for admissions consideration must be received by the Office of 
Admissions at UoPeople by Week 6 of the term prior to beginning studies as a Degree Seeking 
Student as specified in the Admissions Calendar shown below. 

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Diplomas and transcripts that are not in English must be submitted together with an official 
notarized translation mailed directly to UoPeople or submitted online.   
All documents submitted as part of the application process become the property of University of the 
People and will not be returned to applicants. 
 

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