Graduate certificate programs provide professional development opportunities to graduate students.

All certificate programs require prior completion of a bachelor’s degree. The Advanced Counseling Certificate and all Doctor of Medical Science certificate programs also require prior completion of a master’s degree.

Application Deadlines

• Summer semester: May 1
• Fall semester: July 31
• Spring term: Nov. 30

Step 1: Apply

At Lynchburg, you can easily apply online. Start your application, save it, and finish it whenever you want. This makes applying to Lynchburg simple.

All of our programs utilize the same application. To apply for a certificate program, start a general University of Lynchburg application, and when prompted, select the option for Graduate Degree, Grad Non-degree, or Certificate. Once you have opened your application, under the Program Information section, select the option for Certificate/Licensure.

Step 2: Submit Your Application Materials

Required

Include these required materials with your application or send them separately by mail:

• University transcripts: Submit an official copy of your transcript from your bachelor’s degree and your master’s degree (if applicable). Required from each college attended indicating all college coursework completed. Transcripts must have the official school seal and be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Success from all the institutions you have previously attended.

Next Steps

Once we receive your application and materials, we’ll review them and contact you with an admission decision or a request for additional information. Acceptance as a graduate certificate student is limited to certificate-specific classes. If you are interested in a degree program, consult the faculty certificate advisor to verify the credits that apply to that degree

You can expect to receive a decision for many programs within two weeks. Certificate program students are not eligible for financial aid.