Higher Education Leadership & Administration Graduate Certificate Admissions

Admissions

Application Timeline

We admit students to the program on a rolling basis. 

Degree Requirements and Required Application Materials

To apply to the certificate program you must hold at least a baccalaureate degree. Many applicants will have a master’s or doctoral degree, as well.

You may take up to two courses before you officially apply to the program.

Application Requirements

• Application form
• Personal statement
• Résumé/CV
• Transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
• Two letters of reference

You may submit your materials electronically to info-leadership [at] umass [dot] edu (info-leadership[at]umass[dot]edu) or through the online application form. Please let us know if you have any questions about how to submit your materials electronically. 

Transferring Credits 

If, after you complete the requirements for the Higher Education Leadership & Administration Graduate Certificate, you apply to and enroll in either our master’s or doctoral program, you will be able to apply all 15 credits to that program. Contact program assistant, Annie Stephany at info-leadership [at] umass [dot] edu (info-leadership[at]umass[dot]edu), for specific details.