Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the Accounting Certificate Program you must have:

  • A minimum of 60 semester credits of post-secondary credits
  • A recommended minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Please note: If you have completed a bachelor's degree, your application will be individually reviewed with particular emphasis on your most recent course work. If you are transferring credits to this certificate program from other accredited institutions, you must take a minimum of 16 semester credits in accounting courses at the University of Minnesota. If you are working toward a degree from the Carlson School of Management, contact a Carlson School adviser at 612-624-3313 before beginning work toward this certificate.

Tuition and fees.

Application Procedures

Although you may take one or two program courses before applying for official admission into this certificate program, we suggest that you apply for admission as soon as possible. Once you are accepted into the program, you will receive timely program updates and course registration information along with other admitted student benefits.

Applying for the program is easy. Simply complete the Application for Certificate Admission form. The application form includes instructions, deadlines, and materials needed to apply. If you have questions or miss the deadline, call 612-624-4000 or send an e-mail message to cceinfo@umn.edu for a dvising.

Application Term

Final Deadline

Fall Semester

July 15

Spring Semester

December 1

Summer Term

April 15

For registration information visit the registration page.

Visit One Stop for a complete list of other important dates, including complete academic calendars, registration times, and drop/add deadlines.