Graduate Certificate Admission Process

Certificate applications consist of four components (the GMAT or GRE is not required). An explanation of each component is provided below.

Please note that the non-academic certificate of Modern Language does not require transcripts or a certificate plan. Applicants must fill out the downloadable application and cannot apply online.

Additional requirements exist for international students. To see a summary and explanation of international student requirements.

Applications

Certificate applications are reviewed for admission on a quarterly basis. Students accepted after the posted deadline for a specific quarter will have a student record reflecting full acceptance for the subsequent quarter. Applicants will be notified of a decision via standard mail the week following the review. Please note that in order to be eligible for financial aid, students must be fully accepted prior to the start of the quarter. If you plan to be accepted to the following quarter or apply for financial aid the application deadlines below must be met:

Winter 2010 – October 23, 2009
Spring 2010 – January 29, 2010
Summer 2010 – April 16, 2010
Fall 2010 – July 23, 2010

Missed the deadline? Not a problem. Students can begin taking courses in a given quarter even if they have missed the application deadline for that quarter. We allow our students to take classes for one quarter with us before they have to submit their completed application. We know how important it is to get started when you’re ready.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Admission Coordinator at 303-871-3969 or ucoladm@du.edu.

1. Application Form

You may complete our application online. We strongly encourage applicants to submit an online application prior to submitting the rest of the application items.

NOTE:

  • The Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies requires a Language Pair and Information Assessment form as part of the application. Please download and complete the Language Pair and Information Assessment form and fax it to the admissions office at 303-871-3305 or e-mail it to Ucoladm@du.edu. Students admitted to the Certificate in Translation Studies may begin their program in either spring or fall quarter. Please contact the academic advisor for details.
  • The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing requires a writing sample. Please submit a writing sample via e-mail to Ucoladm@du.edu.

2. Application Fee

A $50 non-refundable application fee is required. If you choose the online application, you will find an option to pay with a credit card. You may also mail us a check or money order if you prefer not to use the online payment method.

3. Official Transcript From Your Undergraduate Institution

A regionally accredited baccalaureate degree is required for admission.

Please submit an official transcript from the institution that awarded your baccalaureate degree

Official transcripts must exhibit the official seal and/or signature of the registrar. Official transcripts may be issued directly to the student as long as the student keeps them in the envelopes originally sealed by the institution's registrar.

Download transcript request.

4. Approved Certificate Plan

Your certificate plan is a roadmap that details the required courses that are part of your academic program. A certificate plan is required to complete the admissions process and can be completed through our online Degree Builder tool.

An advising appointment is required to facilitate the admissions process. During this appointment, your advisor will review and approve your certificate plan and address any questions you have about the program and the process of becoming a University of Denver student.

When creating your certificate plan on the Degree Builder website, make sure to save your plan with your name and email address during the final step. Once this is complete, call 303-871-3367 to schedule a phone or in-person appointment with your advisor.

To expedite this process, please have your certificate plan locator code available when you speak to our scheduling coordinator. Incomplete plans will not be accepted.

Applications for certificates will be reviewed once all four required items have been submitted. For the Translation Studies and Creative Writing certificates, additional application requirements exist. Please contact your advisor for details.

Please note that we strongly encourage applicants to submit an online application prior to sending supplemental materials to our office to ensure efficient processing. Applications and fees are valid for one year, after which point you may be asked to submit an updated application and fee to re-activate your application file. Please submit all application materials to:

ATTN: Graduate Admissions
University College, University of Denver
2211 S. Josephine St.
Denver, CO 80208