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Important Notes

Because the Certificate Programs are very specific to each department so you should contact the program directly to verify the application deadlines, special requirements and additional documents that may be required with your application.

All application material must be submitted directly to the UNH Graduate School office in Thompson Hall.

Certificate (PBACC) Application Instructions

Please note that these instructions are only for applicants to one of our Certificate programs.  If you are interested in applying to a full graduate degree program please go here.

The Graduate School offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBACC) degree in a variety of programs. There are two ways to apply to the PBACC program; either taking the degree as your primary degree or taking it as a secondary degree while already enrolled as a graduate student in another program.

PRIMARY DEGREE: If this will be your primary degree then you can download the Certificate Application Form in PDF format or pick one up at our office.  Complete the printed form and then submit it along with any required documents, directly to the Graduate School Office.  Complete details for submitting the application can be found below.

SECONDARY DEGREE: If this will be your secondary degree then please use the secondary degree application form and submit it to our office, Attention Cindy Glidden, along with the required documents and signatures from your current department - complete instructions will be on the form.  Note that this form is only if you will be working on two degrees at the same time - your current primary degree as well as a certificate degree as your secondary degree.  If you plan on graduating in your primary before starting the PBACC program then use the standard Certificate Application Form.

Instructions for Applying to a Certificate (PBACC) as a Primary Degree

Before applying it is advised that you check with your department to confirm deadlines, open application periods, and any special requirements (resume, additional essay questions, etc) that may be needed.  You can also review our Certificate Programs of Study page for further information. 

All certificate application material must be submitted directly to the UNH Graduate School office in Thompson Hall either by mail, or in person. (Do NOT send any materials directly to the department)  Please be sure to include your name on all documents submitted.  All application materials become the property of the University of New Hampshire and will NOT be returned, duplicated, or forwarded to a third party.

When submitting an application you MUST, if possible, collect all supporting documents yourself and then submit them with your completed application to the Graduate School office as one complete package.   No application will be processed until it is complete. 

All certificate programs have the following standard graduate school requirements:

  1. A completed Certificate Application (the form is also available in our office).

  2. $25 non-refundable Certificate Application Fee (personal check or money order made out to UNH).

  3. Official Transcripts from each institution you attended for one year or more. If you attended UNH as an undergrad you must contact the Registrar's Office to request your transcripts. It will NOT be done automatically.

  4. All applicants are required to have completed a bachelor's degree or higher (note that for the nursing certificate a master's degree in nursing is required). 

  5. If you wish to claim in-state residency then you need to submit a completed proof of residency form.

These programs require additional material with each application:

  1. College Teaching

  • The Certificate in College Teaching is only open to non-UNH students

  1. Leadership in Children's health and Disability:

    • Submit a letter of intent (Personal Essay)
       

  2. Nursing:

    • Two letters of reference*. References should be substantial with one academic, if available, and one current professional with graduate education background.

    • Note: Student must hold unencumbered active RN license in the United States and have a master's degree in nursing.

    • Note: A course description should be submitted for any course you request waived.
       

  3. Public Health

    • Each applicant to submit a typed, well-written personal statement that answers five essay questions - you can get the essay questions here.

    • A copy of your current resume.

    • Three letters of reference*.

* Letters of Recommendation:  Photocopied, faxed, or emailed letters are not acceptable as we need official INK signatures. Letters from relatives/friends are also NOT acceptable.  Non-Graduate School issued envelopes are acceptable as long as the referee signs across the back.

All letters of admission will come from the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.  Letters of admission will include a link that should be used to respond to the offer of admission.  Statements about admission - verbal or written - from other sources, including the department,  are NOT official.  You can monitor the status of your certificate application online through the MyUNH (Blackboard) website - for details on how to do this please see our instructions.

Disability services for students can be found on their website:  www.unh.edu/disabilityservices and they can be reached via phone at 603-862-2607

Social Security Numbers: The University of New Hampshire is requesting your Social Security number (SSN) for identification purposes.  Your SSN will be used to process your application materials as well as to comply with federal and state reporting requirements regarding students attending the institution.  You must provide your SSN if you are applying for financial aid.  The institution is required by the Internal Revenue Code and other federal laws to report names and SSNs of students who receive financial aid.  The institution will not disclose an applicant's SSN to anyone outside the institution except as mandated by law or institutional policy.

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bullet Academic and General Policies (PBACC)
bullet Application Form - Primary Degree
bullet Application Form - Secondary Degree
bullet Certificate Programs of Study
bullet Check Your Application Status
bullet Disability Services
bullet Residency Form
bullet Social Security Numbers

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