Certification & Certificate Completion

Certificates and Certifications of Professional Achievement will be conferred upon students who have satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements of the School of Professional Studies and the program. Each Certificate and Certification of Professional Achievement  program sets forth the specific requirements for completion, in addition to the School’s standards for satisfactory performance and progress.

In order for your Certification of Professional Achievement or Certificate to be conferred, you must submit the appropriate application form. Please note: there are separate application forms for the Certification of Professional Achievement and the Certificate. Please find your program in the list below, and submit the corresponding application form before the deadline.

These degrees are conferred three times during the academic year:  October, February, and May.

Deadlines for Submitting Degree Applications

• October Graduates (completed courses in Summer):  Apply by September 1
• February Graduates (completed courses in Fall):  Apply by November 1
• May Graduates (completed courses in Spring):  Apply by January 1

All students are required to apply for the term in which they complete their final program requirements.  Approved applications will be printed and mailed a few weeks after the conferral date. Be sure to provide a mailing address that will remain current for at least a couple of months after the conferral date.

Registering for Courses after Completion of Certificate or Certification Program

Students who are completing a program and are interested in taking additional courses after completion of the program, may apply to the Postbaccalaureate Studies program. Students wishing to pursue another structured certification or second degree are invited to visit the School of Professional Studies website to learn more about these offerings. Please contact your advisor if you plan to complete additional courses after completing the required curriculum.