Germany

If you are currently in high school:

• Official transcript from years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 (if applicable, sometimes a 13th year completed). Documents needed are dependent on the state and location of school. Submission of General Secondary Education (Hauptschule), Intermediate Secondary Education (Realschule), or Grammar School (Gymnasium) for lower years. There are four different options for the Upper secondary grades 11-13 (sometimes an extra year, if applicable): Gymnasiale Oberstufe, Berufliches Gymnasium, Fachoberschule/Berufsfachschule, or Abschlusszeugnis de Berufschule. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

If you have completed high school:

• Official transcript from years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12  (sometimes a 13th year completed). Documents needed are dependent on the state and location of school. Submission of General Secondary Education (Hauptschule), Intermediate Secondary Education (Realschule), or Grammar School (Gymnasium) for lower years. There are four different options for the Upper secondary grades 11-13 (sometimes an extra year, if applicable): Gymnasiale Oberstufe, Berufliches Gymnasium, Fachoberschule/Berufsfachschule, or Abschlusszeugnis de Berufschule. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.
• Official copy of the Certificate of Completion of Haupschule (Zeugnis des Haupschulabschlusses) or equivalent state/local diploma accompanied by an English translation.

All required foreign credential transcripts can be submitted either as official original or certified true (attested) copies to the University of Michigan-Dearborn or via Parchment. Notarized translation booklets will not be accepted.

Additional Requirements:

• SAT or ACT Score Test Optional
• English Language Proficiency Exam Score (IELTS, MELAB, TOEFL or Duolingo)

All required foreign credential transcripts and exam results can be submitted either to the University of Michigan-Dearborn as official original or certified true (attested) copies. Documents sent from ​the applicant will not be considered official.