Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the Technical Communication Graduate Certificate Program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- A preferred performance level for your undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. (If you have relevant professional experience, but don't have a 3.0 GPA, contact an adviser.)
No Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required
Admission to the certificate program is recommended no later than after completion of the first course. View the University of Minnesota Graduate School Diversity Statement.
Application Requirements
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.
To begin the process, download and read the Graduate Certificate Application Instructions form (PDF). If you have questions or miss the deadline, call 612- 624-4000 or send an e-mail message to cceinfo@umn.edu for advising.
Note these important application deadlines:
| Application Term | Final Deadline |
| Fall Semester | June 1 |
| Spring Semester | October 15 |
| Summer Term | March 15 |
For registration information visit our registration page.
Visit One Stop for a complete list of other important dates, including complete academic calendars, registration times, and drop/add deadlines.
