As the August 15th application deadline is approaching fast – and it is a strict deadline – for those of you who have not yet submitted – please submit soon! We are receiving a huge number of transcripts and other documents in our office every day and we do our best to update them as received as soon as we can, within 48 hours if possible.
If they are not showing as “received” on your on-line application, please be patient and don’t email or call us asking if we have them – it could be that they arrived in our office that morning and not yet processed. Given the volume, it is too time-consuming for staff to try and search for a particular document that has not yet been filed.
If you are unsure if your transcripts have reached us, it may be best to request another copy and to have them couriered to our office to ensure you have confirmation of delivery by the deadline.
I have 2 questions regarding transcripts:
1) Is it okay if you end up receiving more than one transcript from me? I have sent one via regular mail directly from my institution to UBC, but am also going to courier a copy today in order to ensure that I have confirmation of delivery prior to the deadline of August 15th. Therefore, after the receipt of the couriered copy, your office may receive an additional copy later from my university and I just wanted to make sure that’s okay?
2) Can I submit my transcript PRIOR to submitting my application as long as I have filled out the Personal Information page on my application as well as my institution information on the transcripts page?
Thank you!
Yes, sending multiple transcripts from the same institution as well as sending them prior to submitting the application is perfectly acceptable. We are able to update your transcript status even if you have not submitted the application.