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It's Time to Put Your Success on the Fast Track

Your journey starts here.

Pre-Application: Step 2

Applying into the Elastomeric Materials, Graduate Certificate

When do you plan to start your program?

Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Start Your Application

By selecting an option above, you will be directed to our application system, where you will create an account and begin your application. After starting your application, you may save and return to it later by using your new account credentials.

Applying into a Graduate Certificate Program

You can apply anytime. There are no deadlines. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

All applicants must submit:
  • An application
  • An application fee ($75)
  • Official transcripts
  • Official test scores
    • GRE not required
    • If English is NOT the national language in your home country, please submit one of the following English proficiency tests:
      • TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 79
      • IELTS: minimum acceptable score is 6.5
      • Duolingo: minimum acceptable score is 115
      • ASC English: minimum acceptable level is 6
      • Pearson Test of English: minimum acceptable score is 53

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science from an accredited institution

Additional Information

F1 student visas may be available for full time on-campus students.

This program is STEM OPT eligible.

You may apply to more than one certificate program but can only take 12 credits maximum before enrolling in an advanced degree.

Certificates must be completed within 5 years.

Official transcripts can be sent to us directly from your previous institution either electronically or mailed to:

Graduate Admissions
University of Massachusetts Lowell
839 Merrimack St., Floor 2
Lowell, MA 01854-5104

We cannot accept previously opened transcripts, photocopies, PDF email attachments or faxed transcripts.


Questions?

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Benjamin Adoo

Associate Director - Graduate Recruitment
benjamin_adoo@uml.edu
978-934-4307