Graduate Degree : Certificate Application

To complete the application process a graduate applicant MUST review this list in order to gather necessary application materials prior to applying. In addition to saving time and paper, students who apply online will also be able to check their application status by using the log in and personal identification number (PIN) established when starting the online application.

General Information

1. This option is for applicants who wish to take a limited number of graduate courses for self-improvement, intellectual curiosity or expansion of areas of professional expertise.
2. This classification is only for those students not working toward a graduate degree at Kent State University.
3. At most 12 semester hours of credit may be petitioned to satisfy requirements for a degree program. Such a petition must receive approval of the department/school and of the appropriate graduate dean. Note that only 6 semester credit hours can be transferred in some departments/schools graduate programs.
4. Non-degree students may not transfer credit earned at another university.

Anyone who has been denied admission to graduate studies, or is under dismissal from the University, is not eligible for non-degree student status.

Tips/Checklist

• Submit the application at least six weeks prior to the start of the semester in which you plan to begin your coursework.
• Students who are pursuing graduate certificate programs should apply as a non-degree student, unless they are already in a degree program. (Applicants seeking certificates through the College of Education, Health, and Human Services should contact the Office of Graduate Student Services at 330-672-2576).
  
  
• There is a $60 nonrefundable application fee. You will be prompted to submit payment via the online application.
  
  
• You will be prompted to select the academic unit ( College of The Arts,College of Communication and Information, etc.) of your intended coursework or certificate program, if applicable. Further information can be found in the Graduate Programs Listing.
  
  
• Submit official transcripts in a sealed envelope from each college or university (except Kent State University) in which 9 semester hours or more were earned and send directly to the appropriate admitting office below:
  
  Education, Health, & Human Services
  Office of Graduate Services
  418 White Hall
  Kent State University
  P.O. Box 5190
  Kent, OH 44242-0001
  
  Graduate School of Management
  Office of Graduate Services
  A310 Business Administration Building
  Kent State University
  P.O. Box 5190
  Kent, OH 44242-0001
  
  Research & Graduate Studies
  Office of Graduate Services
  116 Cartwright Hall
  Kent State University
  P.O. Box 5190
  Kent, OH 44242-0001
  
  

Thank you for reviewing the graduate applicant requirements tip sheet. Please submit your application.