We want to make sure your application goes smoothly. The following steps will guide you through the process. If you have a question, call an enrollment adviser at 608-262-2011 or send an email to learn@uwex.wisconsin.edu. We’ll be happy to help!
Application Deadline
All application materials need to be completed two weeks prior to the semester start to be considered for admission. View the Course Schedule for course dates.
How to Apply
While you are free to apply on your own, many prospective students find it helpful to speak with an enrollment adviser first.
Undergraduate Certificates
Step 1. Select a home campus from our list of program partners: UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, or UW-Superior.
Step 2. Apply to your preferred home campus using the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application.
Graduate Certificate
To be eligible for the graduate-level Sustainability and Well-being Certificate, students must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, in any discipline, from an accredited university (min. 3.0 GPA).
You will also need to submit the following application materials:
- Your resume.
- Two letters of recommendation (can be professional or academic).
- A personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing the reason behind your decision to pursue this certificate.
If you are a degree-seeking student in the Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management or Master of Science in Sustainable Management, and are interested in earning the certificate as an additional credential, you must declare your interest with your academic advisor at your home campus. You do not need to submit an application.
International Guidelines
This program welcomes online students from around the world. Online students do not qualify for an F-1 Student Visa to travel to the U.S., but instead can participate in our online courses remotely. If your native language is not English and/or you attended school outside of the U.S., you will likely need to provide proof of English language proficiency and an official translation or evaluation of academic transcripts. Requirements will vary based on a student’s academic history and home campus policies. For guidance about these requirements and how they apply to your specific situation, contact your preferred home campus admissions office.
If you would like to apply as an International Student for an on-campus program in the UW System please refer to these resources through UW-HELP.
How to Apply
Step 1. Select a home campus from our list of program partners: UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout, or UW-Superior.
Step 2. Apply to your preferred home campus using the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application. Please review the application instructions for your preferred home campus below.
Step 3. Send your resume, personal statement, and letters of recommendation; and arrange to have your official college transcripts (from each institution you attended) sent to the graduate student admissions office of the home campus to which you applied.
Financial Aid
Students enrolling in certificate programs may be eligible for financial aid. Refer to your home campus for more information.
Choosing a Home Campus
Although you will take courses taught by faculty from all certificate program partner campuses and complete your certificate entirely online, you will be asked to choose a “home” campus from the institutions listed above. Your home campus is the institution from which you will receive your diploma.
Have questions about UW Sustainable Management online programs? Talk to an enrollment adviser.