GradCAS Application Instructions
GradCAS provides centralized application services for those pursuing graduate education in the U.S. This service allows you to apply to multiple graduate education programs in the U.S. with one application.
Before applying:
✔ You will need to create an ECE® user account, if you do not already have one.
IMPORTANT: Your email address used for your ECE® account needs to be an exact match to the email address used on your CAS account.
✔ Once you have an ECE® user account, be sure to completely log out of your ECE® account before accessing your GradCAS account.
✔ GradCAS only accepts evaluation reports during open CAS cycles. More information on the CAS cycle can be found here: GradCAS Cycle Dates.
Report Type
GradCAS requires a Course by Course ($199) evaluation report.
If you already had an ECE® Course by Course evaluation report completed within the last 5 years, read the section below about Ordering ECE Report Copies.
To apply for an ECE® Evaluation Report:
You MUST begin the application process on the GradCAS site.
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Complete the GradCAS application to receive a Centralized Application Service (CAS) ID#.
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It is very important that you add the international schools you attended in the Colleges Attended section of the GradCAS account.
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From your GradCAS account, select the ORDER ECE® Evaluation button from where you will be redirected to the ECE® login page.
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Once logged in to your ECE® account, complete the online application for an ECE® Course by Course evaluation report.
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An official ECE report copy for GradCAS will be automatically added to your order.
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After the ECE online application has been submitted, send your educational documentation according to the ECE® country-specific documentation requirements.
Documentation Requirements By Country
Ordering ECE Report Copies
If you already had an ECE® Course by Course evaluation report completed within the last 5 years, you can order a copy sent to GradCAS.
Be sure to completely log out of your ECE® user account before accessing your GradCAS account.
IMPORTANT: ECE official report copies for GradCAS should only be ordered when the GradCAS cycle is open. If a copy is ordered prior to the GradCAS cycle opening, it will not appear in your GradCAS account, and a new copy will need to be ordered when the GradCAS cycle opens.
You MUST begin the copy request process on the GradCAS site.
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Complete the GradCAS application to receive a Centralized Application Service (CAS) ID#.
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It is very important that you add the international schools you attended in the Colleges Attended section of the GradCAS account.
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From your GradCAS account, select the ORDER ECE® Evaluation button from where you will be redirected to the ECE® login page.
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Log in to your ECE® account and complete a Copy Request Order for an official electronic copy to be delivered to GradCAS.
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An official ECE report copy for GradCAS will be automatically added to your order.
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GradCAS Application FAQ's
Does GradCAS require an ECE® credential evaluation?
Yes. If you're applying through GradCAS and need your international education evaluated, you'll need an ECE® Course by Course evaluation report.
What type of ECE® report does GradCAS require?
You'll need an ECE® Course by Course evaluation report. The fee is $199.
How do I order an ECE® evaluation for GradCAS?
First, make sure you have an ECE® account using the same email address as your GradCAS account. Then start your evaluation order in GradCAS, receive your CAS ID, select ORDER ECE Evaluation, and follow the prompts to complete the ECE® Course by Course application.
What documents do I need for my GradCAS ECE® evaluation?
Document requirements vary based on the country or region where you studied. After you submit your ECE® application, review the country-specific requirements and send your academic records in the requested format.
Can I send an existing ECE® report to GradCAS?
Yes, if your ECE® Course by Course evaluation was completed within the last five years. Start the copy request from your GradCAS account while the current application cycle is open so the official electronic copy can appear in your account.