Graduate Certificate Basic Requirements
Are You Qualified To Apply?
All graduate applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements for admission:
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an approved institution. Criteria vary based on whether you earned your bachelor’s degree from a US institution or an institution outside of the United States.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. Proficiency tests that are accepted are the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For more information on exemptions, minimum score requirements, and submission instructions, please review our proficiency requirements in the Non-Degree Application Procedures.
Additional Requirements
Additional requirements vary by program. A summary of basic prerequisites (i.e. undergraduate degree or major required, any academic standardized test scores, prerequisite courses, work experience or other credential that might be required) can be accessed by clicking on the program below.
A holistic review of each applicant is conducted. Admission is granted to applicants who have been recommended for admission by the program to which they have applied. Preference is generally given to students who have at least a B average (3.0 in a 4.0 grading system) in relevant undergraduate coursework or otherwise provide evidence of promise that is satisfactory to the admitting program.
CEHHS Graduate Certificates
Previous Degree Required: Graduate degree in psychology, education, or behavior analysis
Standardized Test Scores: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
The tax filing deadline for 2022 depends on your tax filing requirements.
If you earned income during the 2021 tax year, and are required to file a Form 1040-NR, then your filing deadline is: April 18, 2022
If you did not earn income during the 2021 tax year and you are only required to file a Form 8843, then your filing deadline is: June 15, 2022
CECS Graduate Certificates
Undergraduate Degree Required: Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Standardized Test Scores: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
Undergraduate Degree Required: Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Standardized Test Scores: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
Undergraduate Degree Required: Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Standardized Test Scores: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
The TRP graphic designer will work on images or graphics that require edits or redesign. Graphics should be sent in a format that can be modified. Depending on the complexity of the graphic this may require direct communication to discuss the vision and approach.
The graphic design service will require at least 4 weeks notice and will take about 1-2 weeks to complete. This timeline will largely depend on the number of drafts required for the graphic.
The reviewer will provide feedback on the content of the proposal with a focus on the alignment with the funding opportunity and the funder’s priorities. The review is designed to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring improvement or clarification. While it is the goal to identify a reviewer with subject matter expertise and agency experience, this may not be possible and should be considered before requesting the service. For best results, it is recommended (but not required) that the PI submits the full proposal package for review. All proposal documents MUST be in Word format.
A review will require at least 6 weeks notice and typically takes about 5 business days to complete. Please take into consideration service process time, holidays, weekends and the internal submission deadline when planning and requesting a review and a service start date. A sample timeline for this service would be:
- 6+ Weeks Prior to Submission Deadline: Complete the service request form on our website & commit to a specific date to send your proposal documents for review. You will NOT be asked to submit any proposal components at this point; all that is required is a commitment to submit your draft on a later date.
- Within 1-2 Business Days: A staff member will confirm your request received and provide further instructions.
- Within 2 Weeks: An expert reviewer search and confirmation.
- Next 2+ Weeks: The remaining time before the service should be spent preparing your proposal draft and saving it as one or a few WORD files
- Date of Service (date the PI submits the proposal draft for review), recommended 10 days prior to Internal Submission Deadline: Send your proposal documents by noon on the date you committed to in your request form; any delay in sending your documents on the committed date may result in a significant delay of completion of the service or its cancelation.
- Within 5 Business Days: Review is returned via email or Dropbox. All recommendations for changes to the proposal are OPTIONAL. It is up to the PI to decide which ones to incorporate.
- Remaining time before submission deadline should be used to incorporate reviewer feedback, finalize documents with the Pre-Award Administration staff & finalize the submission.
You will be asked to answer the following questions when requesting a review service:
- What is the agency or funder?
- Please provide the link to the specific funding opportunity that the proposal is responding to.
- What is the application deadline? NOTE: Internal deadline is 6-8 business days prior to submission deadline, the specific date must be confirmed with your assigned proposal specialist.
- What are the specific application components that will be submitted for the content and compliance review? Project narrative, project abstract, budget, biosketches, facilities, data management plan, and letters of collaboration are some examples.
- Is this proposal a resubmission? If so, you will be asked to provide the previous submission with comments from the review panel.
- What is the estimated timeframe for sharing documents for review? (NOTE: This is a date you are committing to send your proposal documents for review by noon. A failure to send your documents on the committed date could result in a significant delay in your service or its cancellation).
- Will the proposal require a shared Dropbox folder (required for large files that cannot be sent via email)?
The OIA has prepared a video introduction to tax requirements for international students and scholars: "Tax Time!" The presentation from the video is also available online, enabling access to the links shared within.
Please note that the "Tax Time" presentation and video have been prepared by OIA staff and are intended only as an informational resource providing basic, introductory details about tax reporting requirements and processes. Students and scholars are strongly encouraged to attend the tax workshops and to consult a qualified tax professional regarding specific questions.
We hope that the following links will be helpful as you prepare your tax requirements:
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- The IRS provides information regarding federal tax reporting requirements
- Federal Forms
- State of Michigan Department of Treasury
- The Department of treasury provides information online regarding state of Michigan tax reporting requirements
- State Forms
- State of Michigan Tax Forms are available at the Michigan Taxes Page
- IRS Outreach Connections for Individuals
- This page, from the IRS, provides news, articles, advice, and additional resources
Upcoming Workshops on Planning for Fall 2022 Advising/Registration (Virtual):
- Thursday, March 17: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Tuesday, March 22: 11:00 AM - 12:00 noon
- Wednesday, March 30: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Monday, April 4: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zoom ID: 984 5321 7300
The OIA encourages all international F-1 and J-1 students and scholars to attend the upcoming tax workshops:
- The Global Talent Retention Initiative (GTRI) and Moore Doeren Mayhew will provide a tax workshop on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 12-2pm. The workshop will be streamed live, online, via zoom and will cover federal as well as state tax reporting requirements. To attend, register online.
- The Michigan Department of Treasury will provide webinars on March 22nd and 23rd, from 2-4pm. These webinars will focus on Michigan state tax requirements. The same information will be provided at both sessions. To attend, you must register online.
The session from GTRI and Moore Doeren Mayhew will be recorded and made available online. The sessions from the Michigan Department of Treasury will not be recorded.
Undergraduate Degree Required: Undergraduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Standardized Test Scores: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
Undergraduate Degree Required: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Standardized Test Scores: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
Undergraduate Degree Required: Undergraduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
Applicants with undergraduate degrees in other fields will be admitted if their educational background is deemed acceptable by the department.
Standardized Test Scores: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
- Information about Assessment Grants at UM-Dearborn
- The Assessment Grant Website
- Presentation slides about what assessment grants are, what they can be used for, and what you need to know to submit an application for an assessment grant @ UM-Dearborn..
Presentation slides and a video recording of a 2021 presentation of examples of using assessment grants for Online vs. In-Person Assessment Planning.
- Presentation Slides and a video recording of a 2021 presentation, explaining how to use Canvas for outcomes assessment.
- In this video recording of the 2021 presentation includes presentations from POL & MPAP programs on their preliminary analysis of learning and assessment across courses designed to be taught both in-person and online (prior to the pandemic!), and a presentation from Sarah Silverman (Instructional Designer at the Hub) on how to approach assessments online & face-to-face.
- Find the slides here, for each other three presentations in the video from POL, MPAP, and Sarah Silverman.
- These presentation slides on Using Student Learning Data to Support Program Improvement, from a workshop given by Jessica LaGrange in Fall 2018, reviews the purpose and value of student learning data, explores questions to consider while analyzing student learning data, and reviews possible ways to support program improvement and effectiveness with student learning data.
- This video on Using Assessment Results from John D. Hathcoat of James Madison University, describes techniques for using assessment results in order to enhance student learning and/or development. Dr. Hathcoat addresses two errors when making decisions about educational programs, the black box of assessment practice, as well as the underlying logic of assessment and suggests that understanding these issues allow us to effectively close the assessment loop.
- This NILOA webinar on The Evidence-Based Storytelling Toolkit provides resources on how to think about and plan for telling a story of learning to specific target audiences. The NILOA presenters provide institutional examples of evidence-based storytelling, as well as guidance on communicating in a time of crisis and tips on messaging assessment efforts to faculty and staff.
- This NILOA Webinar – Beyond the Looking Glass: Tenets of Meaningful Transparency – discuss the role of transparency in student learning, communication about programmatic design, and processes and practices at institutions working to convey information of student learning in a clear and coherent manner to different audience(s). The importance of transparency to students and student voice in the process are explored through the example of the transparency project at Bridgewater State University. The webinar concludes with institutional strategies and considerations for transparency in a time of COVID-19.
Undergraduate Degree Required: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Standardized Test Scores: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
Undergraduate Degree Required: Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, a physical science, computer science, or applied mathematics with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Standardized Test Score: None
Prerequisite Courses: Course in Probability and Statistics
Undergraduate Degree Required: Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Standardized Test Scores: None
Prerequisite Courses: None