How to Apply
Step 1: Gather the following materials
- A brief letter (250-word maximum) that describes your relevant experience, transferable skills, knowledge of the field and commitment to professional growth
- A resume that highlights your education and any applicable experience
Step 2: Apply
Complete your application and submit the materials listed in step 1, along with your $50 nonrefundable application fee.
Application Deadline
We’re currently accepting applications and will be reviewing them in the order they’re received. We’ll accept applications until two weeks before the first class meeting or until the program fills, whichever comes first.
About the Application Process
We’ll contact you within two weeks of receiving your application materials to let you know if you’ve been accepted to the program.
If you’re accepted, we’ll send you details about your first-term course, including information on how to register and pay your course fees. Payment is due no later than two days before your first class.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
You may qualify for an income-based scholarship for this program. To learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the UWPCE Certificate Scholarship page.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should be avid readers and practical writers with solid reading comprehension, grammar and English language skills. Applicants should be able to demonstrate these traits in their letter of application and resume.
English Proficiency
If you're not a native English speaker, you’ll need to have advanced English language skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements.
International Students
International students are welcome to apply to an online offering of this program, which doesn’t require a visa. To enroll in a classroom offering, you must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
Technology Requirements
You'll need a laptop computer running a recent version of the Windows (7 or later) or Mac (OSX 10.6 or later) operating system, as well as recent versions of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
EARNING THE CERTIFICATE
You earn the certificate by adhering to your program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. To continue in the program, participants must pass a grammar test during the first quarter. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.