Admissions
How to Apply
You can apply to a certificate program as a degree-seeking or non-degree student. In either case, you must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Spring 2026
Application available June 6, 2025
December 1, 2025: Application deadline
TBD: Program start
Non-Degree Students
If you intend to pursue a certificate exclusively (and not as part of a degree), complete the Continuing Education non-degree certificate application which includes:
- Unofficial Transcript - documenting completion of an undergraduate degree.
- Statement of Purpose - one page in length (this is your writing sample).
Note: If you wish to take any course as a standalone, three-credit course (rather than the full certificate), please DO NOT apply using the link above. Instead, email a statement of interest directly to the program director at appliedshakespeare@colorado.edu.
Complete the Certificate Application Form (available June 6, 2025).
The application deadline for the 2026 program is December 1, 2025.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You will be notified of a decision via email as soon as your application is reviewed by the program director.
Degree-Seeking Students
Students who wish to add a certificate to their graduate degree program must contact their department to discuss the process.