Kick Off the 2026 AACRAO Annual Meeting with the International Credential Evaluation Pre-Conference Workshop
New Orleans, LA| April 18-19, 2026
Join us in New Orleans ahead of the 2026 AACRAO Annual Meeting for AACRAO’s International Credential Evaluation Pre-Conference Workshop, designed to equip you with essential strategies, best practices, and resources in international credential evaluation.
Whether you're working in undergraduate or graduate admissions, or evaluating records for employment or immigration, this comprehensive workshop introduces the foundational principles of international credential evaluation and provides practical tools to support your work in international admissions. Topics include:
Overview of international educational systems and benchmarking models
Determining the status and recognition of foreign institutions
Reviewing and interpreting foreign grading practices and academic records
Identifying official and reliable resources
Detecting potential document fraud
Applying institutional policies for admission and transfer credit decisions
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Regional Focus: Central and Latin America
This year’s workshop focuses on evaluating academic records from Central and Latin American countries, emphasizing top sending countries from across the region, including Brazil and Mexico, among others. Participants will gain region-specific insights and engage in hands-on evaluation exercises using authentic sample documents. Detailed agenda forthcoming.
This workshop is ideal for:
Admissions professionals new to international credential evaluation
Experienced professionals seeking a refresher on best practices
Anyone involved in undergraduate or graduate international admissions, or the evaluation of foreign academic records
Interactive, discussion-based sessions and group work will ensure a highly engaging learning environment. You'll leave with a stronger understanding of how to evaluate international credentials effectively and confidently make admissions and placement decisions.