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Undergraduate Certificate Program Requirements
Students enrolled in UMass Lowell certificate programs must complete all courses, generally consisting
of both required courses and electives.
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 2.000 or
better to receive the certificate. All Certificate courses must be completed within a five-year period.
Application into the Program
Those who wish to enroll in the certificate program should submit a completed application form
and arrange to have their official high school transcript or GED sent to the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies. Applications,
transcripts and other correspondence should be sent to:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies
839 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-934-2474
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
We offer courses during the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Information about
current course offerings, schedules and registration procedures is published regularly on
our website.
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 program advisor
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 and 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
Need help with course loads, admission requirements, transferring courses or something else? Academic and program advisors are available by appointment between 8:30 am- 8:00 pm Monday - Thursday and 8:30 am- 5:00 pm on Friday.
Contact us by email at Continuing_Education@uml.edu, schedule an advising appointment online or call 978-934-2474.
Awarding of Certificates
Upon successful completion of a certificate program, students must submit a completed
Certificate Petition Form.
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.
For More Information
For additional information on any
of our programs, contact us at 978-934-2474 or
email Continuing_Education@uml.edu.
For information on Financial Aid, call the Financial Aid Office at 978-934-4220.