Applying to the UW Sustainable Management Certificate Program

We want to make sure your application goes smoothly. The following steps will guide you through the process. If you have a question, call a friendly enrollment adviser at 1-877-895-3276 or send an email to learn@uwex.edu. We’ll be happy to help!

Application Deadlines

All application materials need to be completed two weeks prior to the semester start to be considered for admission.

Starting your application early will help ensure you have plenty of time to gather required materials (such as transcripts), transfer credits, apply for financial aid, and complete the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application.

See our Course Schedule page for course start dates.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the UW Sustainable Management Science Certificate program requires:

  • Prerequisite coursework: Introductory biology. UW campus equivalents or other college/university equivalents may be substituted.
  • No official high school or college transcript is required.

Admission to the UW Sustainable Enterprise Management Certificate program requires:

  • Prerequisite coursework: College math. UW campus equivalents or other college/university equivalents may be substituted.
  • No official high school or college transcript is required.

How to Apply

While you are free to apply on your own, many prospective students find great value in speaking with an enrollment adviser first. Our friendly staff is here to answer your questions, talk with you about your career goals, and help you ensure that this program is a good choice for you.

Step 1. Select a “home” campus from our list of program partners: UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior.

Step 2. Apply to your preferred home campus using the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application. Certificate-seeking students should complete the application as a “Special Student.” No application fee is required.

Admission

Formal admission to the program will be determined by the campus to which you apply.

Financial Aid Options

Financial aid is available to students who qualify. See our Tuition and Financial Aid page for details.

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Questions? We’re Here to Help

Our enrollment advisers are available Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, or by appointment.

Call: 1-877-895-3276

Email: learn@uwex.edu