Admission Requirements
Applications will be reviewed to determine the ability to succeed in upper level undergraduate courses. Applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher on a four point scale at an accredited university or college. No work experience is required.
English Proficiency: Students who are non-native English speakers are expected to have adequate English language proficiency. For details, see English Language Guidelines.
International Students: This program does not qualify as full-time study, and therefore does not meet requirements for an F-1 visa. However, if you are an F-1 student currently enrolled full-time in another program, OR you are in the U.S. on some other type of visa (not F-1), you may be eligible to take a certificate program or course. For complete details, or to contact an adviser, see Visa Information.
Application Process
Applications are now being accepted and will be reviewed in the order they are received for admission into the program for Winter 2010 and Spring 2010 courses starts. Check the program status box on the right side of this page to determine when the program is no longer accepting applications. Don't hesitate to call 206-685-8936 or e-mail us if you have any questions.
To Apply:
Or:
Submit one copy of the application form with a $50 certificate program fee* and two stapled application sets, which include the following clearly labeled documents:
- A letter of application (500-word maximum) describing your (a) undergraduate areas of study, level of math or statistics course work completed, degrees and grade point average and (b) your career or personal development reason for applying to this certificate program;
- Your résumé listing education and applicable experience
- Transcripts with most recent two years of undergraduate or graduate course work (unofficial copies are acceptable)
Application Review: Applications are evaluated by program administration and lead instructors. Selection of program participants is based on admission requirements and may be competitive.
Enrollment: Applicants receive written notification if they are accepted for enrollment, accepted and waitlisted, or not accepted for this program within two weeks of the application deadline. Those accepted to the program are sent registration information for the first-term course(s).
Waitlist: Some programs maintain a waitlist for applicants accepted after the program has reached enrollment capacity. If space becomes available, waitlisted applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to enroll. If space does not become available, waitlisted applicants will be offered a space in the next program offering.
* The certificate program fee is not refundable and does not guarantee admission to, or enrollment in, the program.
Fees and Tuition
Tuition is payable on a term-by-term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $2,397 excluding certificate program and registration fees and textbooks. There is a $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee to apply to this program and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee each term. First-term tuition of $799 plus the nonrefundable registration fee, is due two weeks before the start of each quarter. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change.
Earning the Certificate
Students earn UW credits for all courses in this program. Standards and expectations for student work have been established by the instructors. An average of six hours per week of homework and class preparation, 80% attendance and timely submission of all class assignments and projects is required to successfully complete these courses. To continue in the program and earn the certificate, participants are required to earn a grade of 2.7 or higher in each course and to maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 (B or better).
Successful Course Completion
When the required courses are completed in this credit program, participants earn a certificate, which is presented at the annual UW Extension awards ceremony.
Refunds
For complete refund and withdrawal policies, please refer to Student Information & Services.
Cancellations
UW Extension reserves the right to cancel programs or classes with low enrollment.
Single-Course Enrollment
Interested in taking just one class? Some courses in this program (those courses designated by a 
) are open for single-course enrollment to those who do not wish to earn the certificate. Because some courses require prior knowledge and experience in the field, those interested in taking these individual courses need to submit the following materials either online or by mail:
- A completed application for single-course enrollment
- A résumé listing your work-related experience
- A typed (250-word maximum) letter of application describing your experience/knowledge and how it was acquired
To apply for single-course enrollment: You can apply online by clicking a course title below, or you can print and submit a completed application for single-course enrollment and the other materials listed above by mail.
Applicants receive written notification of their acceptance or non-acceptance within two weeks after their application is received. Please note that courses taken as a non-certificate student are not automatically applied toward a certificate of completion in the program. Single-course enrollments are on a space-available basis. No certificate program fee is necessary; tuition is not accepted until you are notified of eligibility.
