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How to Apply

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• Admission Requirements
• Technology Requirements
• Application Process
• Fees and Tuition
• Earning the Certificate
• Single-Course Enrollment

Admission Requirements

Certificate program applicants must have:

1. Familiarity with basic internet applications (e-mail, web browsers, FTP, news groups, etc.) and the ability to download and install internet applications.
2. Experience using the Windows operating system and standard office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office).
3. Working knowledge of HTML.
4. A computer and modem to access UW computing resources and class web site (classroom format), or to access online curriculum, participate in discussion groups and communicate with course instructors and other program participants (online learning format).

Students who lack an understanding of HTML and Web site basics should complete Introduction to Web Publishing, which is offered through Online Learning. Interested students may enroll directly in the course and start at anytime.

English Proficiency: Students who are non-native English speakers are expected to have adequate English language proficiency. For details, see English Language Guidelines.

Technology Requirements

For online learning delivery of the program, participants must have access to a computer with:

• 128MB RAM (256MB RAM recommended)
• Internet Access (High-speed DSL or cable model recommended)
• Internet Explorer-most current version
• Windows 2000 or Windows XP
• Windows Media Player

Application Process

The Certificate Program in Web Technology Solutions (online) accepts and reviews applications on an ongoing basis. Anyone can apply to the program, including non-U.S. residents. Applicants accepted to the program may begin the first course at any time. Once accepted you have two years to complete the certificate program requirements.

To Apply: You can apply online 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:

1. A letter of application (250-word maximum) describing (a) your HTML experience/knowledge that qualifies you for entry into the program, and (b) how you expect the program will help you meet your professional goals
2. Your résumé listing educational achievements, relevant work or professional experience, and qualifications relative to the admission requirements (above)

Application Review: Applications are evaluated by a review committee designated by the advisory board. Selection of program participants is based on admission requirements. Applicants receive written notification of their acceptance or non-acceptance within two weeks after their application is received.

Enrollment: Applicants accepted to the program receive enrollment information for the first-term course and are encouraged to make their fall tuition payment early. Enrollment in the program is on a first-come, first-served basis, upon receipt of the first-term tuition payment.

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 course-by-course basis. Tuition of the entire program is $1,965, excluding certificate program and registration fees, textbooks and supplies. There is a $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee to apply for this program and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee for each quarter. Students enrolling in UW Online Learning courses are not assessed a technology fee.

Earning the Certificate

Participants are evaluated on a credit/no credit basis for each course. Because courses are arranged sequentially, participants need to successfully complete each course in sequence before they advance to the next course in the program.

When the required courses are completed in this credit program, participants earn a certificate, which is presented at the annual UW Extension awards ceremony.

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 individual courses need to submit these materials:

1. A completed application for single-course enrollment;
2. A résumé listing your work-related experience, and a typed (250-word maximum) letter of application describing your experience/knowledge and how it was acquired.

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.