Certificate Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Allow four weeks for response. Please note that students may take individual certificate courses without applying to earn the certificate (see #6 on our FAQ page). Certificate Applications should include the following:

1. Completed application form (click to download form);
2. Personal statement describing your interest in this program. What are your objectives and goals in enrolling in this program? Does the certificate relate to your current or future work plans? Have you been involved in previous work or volunteer activities that are relevant to the certificate? Describe your educational background and experience as it relates to this certificate program. Maximum 5 pages;
3. Official transcript of your previous education, with a minimum 2.75 GPA;
4. Current resume or CV;
5. $100 non-refundable application fee (make check out to "UCCS Matrix Center").

Once you have been notified of your acceptance in the certificate program (or if you just want to begin taking courses without formally applying to the certificate program), you will need to apply to the Extended Studies Program at UCCS. Click here to download the instructions to apply for non-degree graduate admission. Once you have your 9-digit UCCS Student ID, then proceed to claim your myUCCS student portal account, where you will be able to register for certificate courses at your discretion. Whenever you register for a course, you will need the 5-digit Class Number which identifies your course in the UCCS online registration system. You will find Class Numbers either listed above, in the "Courses For Certification" section, or on the pages linked from this section.