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The following certificate programs are
available on a part-time evening basis.
Click here for
information on applying into an undergraduate certificate program.
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Apply into an Undergraduate Certificate Program
Download the printable
Undergraduate
Certificate Application Form
(pdf)
Noncredit Certificate Program in Project Management NEW!
Graduate Online Certificate Programs
Apply into a Graduate Certificate Program
Complete the
online graduate application. For assistance contact Graduate
Admissions at 1-800-656-GRAD.
Graduate Certificate - Blended On Campus & Online
Apply into a Graduate Certificate Program
Complete the
online graduate application. For assistance contact Graduate
Admissions at 1-800-656-GRAD.
Completing an Undergraduate Certificate
Program
If you have completed a
certificate program, you must fill out a
Certificate Petition Form and submit it to Continuing
Studies 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.
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, for 14 weeks during the Fall and Spring semesters.
UMass Lowell's online courses also meet for 14 weeks, however, students generally log on to their course
site once per week to retrieve lectures and assignments or to participate in a chat
session. For more information on online courses,
click here to 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 semester, but unlike the on-campus courses, the
online summer courses meet from May through August for a period of 14 weeks. 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 Continuing Studies. Applications, transcripts, and other correspondence should be
sent to: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Admissions/Continuing Studies, Corporate
& Distance 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
Continuing Studies 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 Continuing Studies 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
Continuing Studies. 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 Continuing Studies
Course Bulletin each semester.
For More Information
For additional information on any
of our programs, call Continuing Studies 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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