Graduate Education Office

Graduate Certificate Programs

Application Deadlines

With all programs, the sooner one applies and has transcripts sent, the more likely you will be admitted in time to register for courses with the best selection of days, times, and locations.

Deadlines for submitting the Graduate School application and transcripts are:

December 1st for the Spring Semester
May 1st for the Summer Semester (April 1st for the early session)
July 1st for the Fall Semester

Please consult the current bulletin description of each program for any exceptions to these guidelines.

Admission Criteria

Graduate Certificate applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in hand and an undergraduate major and overall grade point average of 2.75 or better. Special consideration might be given for those with grade point averages below 2.75. Contact the Graduate Education Office (314-516-5483 or gradeduc@umsl.edu) for more information.

Please consult the current bulletin description of each program for any exceptions to these guidelines.