In plain English
This is a check with the institution that granted the qualification. It confirms that the person actually received the specific academic degree being claimed.
In context
Here, "degree verification" names the process of confirming that the person was awarded the stated academic degree by the institution that issued it.
- Situation
- Requesting transcripts, certificates, credentials, verification, and graduation records
- What it communicates
- names the process for confirming an awarded degree.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not establish the person's identity, permission, or any decision beyond whether the stated degree was awarded by the issuing institution.
Examples
“The employer requested degree verification from the university instead of accepting the applicant's copy of the diploma.”
“Degree verification took longer because the college answered by post.”