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The application for Fall 2012 admission is closed. Applications for Fall 2013 admissions will be available in January, 2013.
To apply for the Certificate Program for Undergraduates, students must fulfill the following requirements:
- Maintain status as an undergraduate student at Northwestern University*
- Complete prerequisite courses
- Submit an online application
- Write an essay (300-400 words) explaining your interest in the program and your post-college plans
- Submit recommendation from one Northwestern University professor
Admissions offers are based on grades (both cumulative and in prerequisite courses), personal essay and a recommendation from one Northwestern University faculty member. (Please note: in prior years we asked for two faculty recommendations.) We review applicants' complete academic transcripts, with special emphasis on the more recent grades. Also of special interest is the student's GPA in the Certificate Program prerequisite courses. We look for overall academic accomplishment, recognizing that taking more challenging courses can have an impact on grades, as can special circumstances students may encounter at a given time. Please note that we look for a minimum average of 3.0 in the prerequisite courses.
Students may apply to only one certificate.
Detailed instructions are posted on the online application. You can also check out, "
CPU Director answers commonly-asked question about the program and the application."
*The program does not accept applications from high school seniors, students attending other universities, or other individuals who are not currently undergraduate students at Northwestern University.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: When are applications due?
A: The application for Fall 2012 admission is closed. Applications for Fall 2013 admissions will be available in January, 2013.
Q: Do I need to submit an official transcript?
A: No. We will solicit grades on your behalf. However, if you previously attended a college/university other than Northwestern University, we will need an official transcript from that institution. Q: Can I apply to both certificates?
A: No. You may only apply to one certificate. Q: How many students do you accept?
A: Approximately 50 students per year, per certificate (100 students total).
Q: When will I find out if I’ve been accepted?
A: We will extend admission offers this year by May 4, 2012. Q: In what school year should I apply for the program?
A: You may apply for the program during your sophomore or junior year. However, we recommend applying for the program as a sophomore to allow for the greatest flexibility in scheduling.
Q: Are there required grades in the prerequisite courses?
A: Students are required to have a 3.0 average in Certificate Program prerequisite courses in order to apply.
Q: Where can I find a copy of Northwestern's Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics?
A: As provided by the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, now known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, you are entitled to request and receive a copy of Northwestern University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This Report includes statistics for the previous 3 years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Northwestern University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus. The Report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies on drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, fire safety and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Northwestern University Police Department Deputy Chief at (847) 491-3256. The report can also be accessed and printed from the University Police website at http://www.northwestern.edu/up/safety/annual-report/index.html
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