Graduate Certificate Admission
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Whether you're exploring new interests, advancing your career or preparing for a future graduate degree, a graduate certificate at UW-Green Bay may be right for you. These certificates—most of which are stackable to a UW-Green Bay graduate degree—offer graduate credit at a cost that respects your budget.
Admission Requirements
To apply as a graduate certificate-seeking student, you must submit the minimum application requirements for admission to certificate programs from the Office of Graduate Studies. Select the appropriate start term below to learn more about the program specific requirements and how to apply.
International Students
International applicants will also need to provide English proficiency, as well as a course-by-course evaluation of their transcript. For further information, please refer to the international requirements page.
Choose Your Start Term
Because UW-Green Bay is transitioning to a new graduate application system, your application process depends on the term you plan to start. Choose your entry term below to find the right path forward.
Fall 2026 Application
If you plan to begin classes in Fall 2026, you’ll apply using the Universities of Wisconsin application. Certificate application deadlines vary.
- Applications close: August 14, 2025 OR August 25, 2025
- Classes begin: September 2, 2026
Spring 2027 Application
If you plan to start in Spring 2027 or any future term, you’ll apply through GradCAS, UW-Green Bay’s new graduate application system. Certificate application deadlines vary.
- Applications open: April 20, 2026
- Applications close: January 2, 2027 OR January 13, 2027
- Classes begin: January 26, 2027
Degree-Seeking Certificate Students
If you are already enrolled in a graduate degree program, you do not have to apply to any of the corresponding certificates. Simply submit a Graduate Certificate Declaration Form at no additional cost. Apply for a certificate only when you are not pursuing a degree and interested in a certificate for transfer, career advancement or personal enrichment. You might also wish to apply for a certificate if you are interested in an area that is outside of your graduate degree program.
Planning for the Future Graduate Degree
If you decide to pursue a UW-Green Bay graduate degree, you must submit an application and be admitted. Certificates in your corresponding degree are stackable, which means they can be used to fulfill degree requirements. You'll be even closer to achieving a master's degree when you start.
Have Questions?
Whatever your reason for taking a graduate certificate, we're here to help you pursue further education. If you have any questions, contact our team at (920) 465-2648 or gradstu@uwgb.edu.