Undergraduate Certificate Programs
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Graduate Online Certificate Programs
Apply into an Undergraduate Certificate Program
Download the printable Undergraduate Certificate Application Form (pdf).
Completing an Undergraduate Certificate Program
If you have completed a certificate program, you must fill out a Certificate Petition Form and submit it to Online and Continuing Education in order to have the certificate formally noted on your transcript. We would also like to request that students completing a certificate program also take a couple of minutes to complete the Degree/Certificate Completion Survey so that we can collect your feedback on the certificate program for purposes of quality control.
Apply into a Graduate Certificate Program
Complete the online graduate application or you may download the printable Graduate Certificate Application Form (pdf). For assistance contact Graduate Admissions at 1-800-656-GRAD.
Completing a Graduate Certificate Program
Graduate certificate courses must be completed within a five year period with a minimum 3.0 grade point average and with no more than one course with a grade below B. Once all the courses for a graduate certificate have been completed, students must submit a completed Graduate Certificate Clearance Form to the Registrar's Office, 883 Broadway Street, Room 104, Lowell, MA 01854-5129, Attn: Lauren Dufresne.
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Undergraduate Certificate Requirements
Students enrolled in UMass Lowell certificate programs must complete all courses, generally consisting of both required courses and electives. Students may complete the certificate program at their own pace, enrolling in one or two courses each semester. Courses on-campus typically meet one night per week, three hours each night, during the Fall and Spring semesters. For online courses, students generally log on to their course site one or more times per week to retrieve lectures and assignments or to participate in a chat session. For more information on online courses, go to the UMass Lowell's online courses website. In addition to the Fall and Spring semesters, students also have the opportunity to accelerate their programs of study during two concentrated six-week Summer sessions. Online courses are also offered during the Summer, but typically run from May through August. All students should anticipate at least two hours of preparation for every hour of classroom instruction. Students are required to maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better to receive the certificate.
Application into the Program
Those who wish to enroll in the certificate program should submit a completed Undergraduate Certificate Application Form and arrange to have their official high school transcript or GED sent to Online and Continuing Education. Applications, transcripts, and other correspondence should be sent to: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Admissions/Online and Continuing Education, Dugan Hall, Room 110, 883 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA 01854-5104. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no fee to apply. Upon acceptance, notification will be sent to students.
Registering for Courses
Online and Continuing Education offers courses during the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Information about current course offerings, schedules, and registration procedures is published regularly on our website. If you would like to receive a printed Course Bulletin, please contact our Faculty and Student Support Center at (978) 934-2474.
You may take courses without being officially enrolled in a certificate or degree program, but you must meet the particular course prerequisites. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Class size is limited. We recommend that you register early to reserve your place in class.
Transfer Policy
With the program coordinator's approval, one course may be transferred from another accredited institution to satisfy undergraduate certificate program requirements. The course should be equivalent to UMass Lowell instruction, applicable to the intended program, and the student must have received a grade equivalent to a C- (1.70 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
Academic Advising
Program Coordinators and Faculty and Student Support Specialists are available by appointment to help students determine appropriate course loads, discuss admission requirements, and review the transferability of courses. For online advising, email us at Continuing_Education@uml.edu. To schedule an appointment with a Program Coordinator or Faculty and Student Support Specialist, please call Online and Continuing Education at (978) 934-2474. General academic advising is also available at the Faculty and Student Support Center on a drop-in basis, located in Southwick Hall, Room 202 on UMass Lowell North. Call (978) 934-2474 or stop by the office Monday through Thursday between 8:30am-8:00pm and on Friday between 8:30am-5:00pm.
Awarding of Certificates
Upon successful completion of the certificate program, students must submit a completed Certificate Petition Form to Online and Continuing Education. Upon verification, students will be mailed their certificates. Receipt of the certificate will be noted formally on the student's transcript with an award date of October, February, or June.
Tuition
Please refer to our current course listings published online each semester for up-to-date pricing information or refer to the Online and Continuing Education Course Bulletin each semester.
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
Completion rates, median loan debts and program costs are outlined for each certificate program.
Undergraduate Certificate Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
Graduate Certificate Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
For More Information
For additional information on any of our programs, call Online and Continuing Education at (978) 934-2474 or email Continuing_Education@uml.edu.
For information on Financial Aid, call the Financial Aid Office at (978) 934-4220.
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