Graduate Certificates Admissions Requirements

Application to the Graduate Certificates program is open to candidates with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or higher from an accredited institution.

To be considered for admission, you must submit an online application, which includes the following:

• Official transcripts from each college or university you previously attended. An official transcript is one that is sent directly to the Admissions Office by the Registrar of the issuing institution or one forwarded in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution. The transcripts must show a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Prospective students who already hold a valid, non-F-1 student visa may be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificates program, provided a copy of an unexpired visa and passport reflecting non-F1 student visa status is provided prior to admission and that the individual meets all other admission requirements. Students must keep their non-F-1 student visa in good standing throughout the duration of their studies with USAHS, as the University cannot sponsor those students for study now or at any point in the future for Graduate Certificates. Students holding a visa that is renewed during their course of study must provide a copy of the updated visa reflecting current eligibility to the Admissions office. Further, all programs that require an in-person clinical component require the student to reside in the United States while completing the program. Students are also required to provide proof of residency (e.g., current lease agreement in the student’s name). There may be additional requirements for students seeking federal financial aid. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid prior to enrolling and provide any required documents.

International students and those applying for admission, as well as current students planning international travel, should monitor travel advisories frequently by visiting https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories.html. Conditions can change rapidly in a country at any time, including implementation of no-fly zones, so it is important to monitor any developments prior to travelling to the United States for educational purposes.