Application Deadline

We’re currently accepting applications and will be reviewing them in the order they’re received. We’ll accept applications until Monday, June 24, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, or until the program fills, whichever comes first.

Application Steps

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 as an editor
  • A resume that highlights how your education and any applicable experience fulfill the program’s admission requirements

Step 2: Apply

Complete your application and submit the materials listed in step 1.

Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee. In one to two business days, you’ll get an email with a link to pay your fee.

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After Applying

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. To ensure your spot in class, we recommend that you register by the priority registration deadline, which is four weeks before class begins. After that time, we may release your seat to another student. The final registration deadline is two days before the first class meeting.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

You may qualify for an income-based scholarship for this program. For more information, see the Scholarships page.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you must have:

  • Two years of college
  • Two years of experience in any professional setting where your responsibilities required writing, reading, and the ability to communicate and engage with others using American English
  • Solid grammar skills, as demonstrated by your application letter
  • Familiarity with the basic uses of Microsoft Word

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  • Be an attentive reader with strong reading comprehension skills
  • Desire to work as an editor in a professional capacity
  • Willingness to engage with course content and contribute to class discussions

Time Commitment

Including time in class, you should expect to spend about 6 to 8 hours each week on coursework.

English Proficiency

If English is not your native language, you should have advanced English skills to enroll. To see if you qualify, make sure you are at the C1 level on the CEFR self-assessment grid. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.

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 or blended 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

  • Access to a computer with a recent operating system such as Windows 8 or later or Mac OSX 10.10 or later (blended format students need a laptop to bring to class)
  • Microsoft Word (not the web app) and a recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
  • High-speed internet connection
  • Access to a printer and scanner or smartphone with a PDF-conversion app
  • Headset and webcam (recommended)

EARNING THE CERTIFICATE

You earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing all course requirements. To continue in the program, participants must pass a grammar test during the first quarter. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.