Admission Requirements & Deadlines

Professional Studies (Graduate Certificate)

Application Deadlines

Spring Summer Fall

Priority Deadline: Nov. 1

Final Deadline: Jan. 7

Final Deadline: May 1

Priority Deadline: June 15

Final Deadline: Aug. 15

Admission Criteria

  • No GRE scores are required.
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study. See graduate admissions policies for more information.
  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Application Requirements 

Submit an online application, application fee and official transcripts, along with:

  • Statement of Intent: A one-page essay describing your academic and professional goals and how the certificate can help you achieve these goals, enhance career competitiveness and/or build a foundation for a master's degree.
  • resume

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

U.S. Immigration requires F1 and J1 students to be enrolled full-time with the majority of their classes taken in-person and on campus. For a list of TU programs that comply as well as information on required credential evaluations and English-language proficiency, please see admission requirements for international students.