What does “unofficial” versus “official” mean exactly?
In order for transcripts to be considered official, the Registrars’ office of the post-secondary educational institution attended must send transcripts directly to the AU Graduate Admissions office OR transcripts must be received by the Graduate Admissions office in a school-sealed unopened letterhead envelope regardless of who mailed or submitted it. Any transcript that is submitted without being in a school-sealed envelope OR is in a school envelope not opened by Andrews University personnel will be considered “unofficial.” Official copies of diplomas are not faxed or emailed. An official copy of a diploma is a copy made from the original and is sent by mail or hand delivered.
