Certificate Admission
Admission Process
Certificate applications are reviewed for admission on a quarterly basis. Applicants will be notified of a decision via email and standard mail the week following the review. If you plan to be accepted to the following quarter or apply for financial aid, the application deadlines must be met.
Admission Application Deadlines
Summer 2013 −
Fall 2013 −
Winter 2014 −
Spring 2014 −
Please note that all items must be received by posted deadlines.
Admission Application Deadlines for International Applicants
Fall 2013 −
Winter 2014 −
Spring 2014 −
Spring 2014 −
Please note that all items must be received by posted deadlines. The application deadline for international applicants is earlier to accommodate the extra steps required for evaluation and to allow admitted applicants to participate in the International Student Preparation Week.
Admission Criteria
A regionally accredited baccalaureate degree is required for admission. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in their undergraduate work from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution for full admission. The GMAT and GRE are NOT required. Applicants whom University College believes may successfully engage in graduate work, but who have not met the previously stated requirements, will be considered on a case by case basis.
International Student requirements
There are additional international student requirements. Students whose native language is not English must also attend the International Student Preparation Week prior to attending classes.
Steps To Apply
1. Application Form
Watch this short video for instructions on how to apply |
To begin the online application:
You should receive an email from our Admission Office within a week of submitting your application online confirming receipt of your application, and reminding you of any missing application materials |
2. Application Fee
A $50 non-refundable application fee is required. Pay online or by phone with a credit card or via mail by check or money order.
3. Official Transcripts from Each Post-Secondary Institution Attended
A regionally accredited baccalaureate degree is required for admission. Submit one official transcript from each college or university where 2 quarter hours (or one semester hour) or more were completed. This includes transcripts for credit earned as transfer work and study abroad.
Transcripts may be submitted electronically or by mail. The University of Denver will consider electronic transcripts official from a domestic institution if it meets the criteria outlined by the Office of the Registrar. If sent by mail, official transcripts must arrive at University College.
Please send transcripts to the following address:
University of Denver
University College
ATTN: Graduate Admission
2211 South Josephine Street
Denver, CO 80208
Download transcript request.
4. Approved Degree Plan
Your degree plan is a roadmap that details the required courses that are part of your academic program. A degree plan is required to complete the admission process and can be completed through our online Degree Builder tool.
An advising appointment is required to facilitate the admission process. During this appointment, your advisor will review and approve your degree plan and address any questions you have about the program and the process of becoming a University of Denver student.
When creating your degree plan using the Degree Builder tool, make sure to save your plan with your name and email address during the final step. Please make note of the record locator number provided when your degree plan has been successfully saved. 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 degree plan locator code available. Incomplete plans will not be accepted.
5. Programs with Additional Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies
The Certificate of Advanced Study in Translation Studies requires a Language Pair Information and Assessment form form as part of the application. Download, complete, and fax the form to 303-871-3305 or email it to ucoladm@du.edu. Also note that the Translation Studies introductory course, required for subsequent translation courses, is only offered in the fall and spring quarters. Please contact the academic advisor for details
Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing requires a writing sample (2-3 pages) in the genre of your choice. Please submit a writing sample via email to ucoladm@du.edu.
We strongly encourage applicants to upload personal statements/essays, résumés, supplemental documents and to submit letter of recommendation provider names and emails with the online application 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.
All materials submitted as part of any application for admission to the University of Denver become property of the University. Materials will not be copied, returned or released to the applicant or any third party.
Contact Information
University College Building
2211 South Josephine Street
Denver, CO 80208
Admission: 303-871-6077, 800-347-2042 (option 4), or Ucoladm@du.edu
International Admission: 303-871-6148, 800-347-2042 (option 4), or ucolintl@du.edu
Advising: 303-871-3367 or 800-347-2042 (option 6)
Student Services: 303-871-2291, 800-347-2042 (option 1), or uc-registration@du.edu.
