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How to Register

Currently accepting registrations Next program starts: Autumn 2008 Program location: UW campus, Seattle Next information meeting: Tues., Aug. 5 (see details >>) Sign up to receive e-mail updates >> Contact a program representative >>   Program at a glance >>

• Admission Requirements
• Earning the Certificate
• Registration Process
• Fees and Tuition
• Refunds
• Cancellations

If you are familiar with the program and registration process, you can go directly to the registration form.

Admission Requirements

Participation in the Public Relations Certificate Program is open to individuals with at least four years of college or equivalent training and work experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, sales, communications, or management.

Non-native English speakers are expected to have adequate English language proficiency before taking this program, with a TOEFL score of at least 540 (paper-based) or 207 (computer-based).

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.

Earning the Certificate

Participants are evaluated in each course on the basis of standards established by the instructors and advisory board. At the end of each course, participants are notified of successful or unsuccessful completion. Courses are organized sequentially, and are offered only once each year. Certificate candidates must successfully complete each course in each term before advancing to the next term.

Upon successful completion of all courses, participants earn a certificate, which is presented at the annual UW Extension awards ceremony.

Registration Process

Open Enrollment Process: You may register online for the first-term courses, or complete and submit a registration form.

• Register online for Public Relations Practices and Functions (Reg # 93716)
• Register online for Media Relations (Reg # 93717)

Fees and Tuition

Tuition is payable on a term-by-term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $2,796, excluding certificate program and registration fees and textbooks. There is a one-time $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee due when registering for the first-term courses, and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee each term. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

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.