Certificate Admission
WilmU’s Dual-Credit Certificate® programs help you earn college credit while fine-tuning your resumé. There are several different types of certificate programs. Review the requirements and instructions below.
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate-Level Certificate Programs
All undergraduate-level certificate programs require a completed Undergraduate Application with $35 application fee.
Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program do not need to submit an additional application. Contact your Academic Advisor to discuss adding a certificate to your program.
In addition to general admissions requirements, admission to certain College of Education undergraduate programs require applicants to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for coursework completed during the most recent two years of the applicant’s general education, whether secondary or post-secondary, OR approval from the Program Chair.
Undergraduate Dual-Credit Certificates
Requirement: Official High School Transcript or its equivalent. See Submitting Your Transcripts for instructions and more information.
Post-Bachelor’s Certificates
Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in progress at WilmU and/or Official Bachelor’s Degree Transcript conferred from an accredited institution. See Submitting Your Transcripts for instructions and more information.
SAT and ACT scores are not required.
An application essay is not required
If you have previously taken undergraduate courses at another accredited institution, prerequisite courses may be waived. Please submit your transcripts as soon as possible so this can be determined.
Speak to an Admissions Specialist to discuss whether your certificate program contains courses with prerequisites
Up to 6 applicable credits from an accredited institution may be transferred into your undergraduate certificate program. Contact your previous institutions to have your official transcripts sent to us for a transfer credit evaluation. See our Undergraduate Admission Policy for more details on transferring credits into a certificate program.
Admission Requirements for Graduate-Level Certificate Programs
All graduate-level certificate programs require a completed Graduate Application with $35 application fee.
Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Wilmington University do not need to submit an additional application. Contact your Program Chair to discuss adding a certificate to your program.
In addition to general admissions requirements, admission to certain College of Education graduate programs require applicants to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for coursework completed during the most recent two years of the applicant’s general education, whether secondary or post-secondary, OR approval from the Program Chair.
Graduate Dual-Credit Certificates
See Submitting Your Transcripts for instructions and more information.
Requirement: Official bachelor’s degree transcript conferred from an accredited institution or master’s degree in progress at WilmU
Post-BSN Certificates
Requirement: Official Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree transcript conferred from an accredited institution
Post-MSN Certificates
Requirement: Official Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree transcript conferred from an accredited institution
Post-Master Certificates
Requirement: Official master’s degree transcript conferred from an accredited institution
Certificate of Advanced Study
Requirement: Official master’s degree transcript conferred from an accredited institution
Higher Education Graduate Certificates in Administration, Foundations, Student Affairs, and Teaching
Requirements: 1) Contact an Admissions Specialist to schedule a Program Planning Conference and 2) Register for MED 6102 E-Folio
GRE, GMAT, or similar test scores are not required.
Contact an Admissions Specialist to schedule a Program Planning Conference with your Program Chair to discuss whether your certificate program contains courses with prerequisites.
What’s Next After You Apply
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA should only be submitted if you are interested in receiving federal financial aid AND if your certificate program is financial aid-eligible. Use our Federal School Code 007948.
Log in to myWilmU
Your myWilmU login credentials will be sent to you once you’ve been accepted. myWilmU is our online hub that allows you to:
- Update your personal information.
- View your program’s course requirements in DegreeWorks.
- Register for courses.
- View financial aid requirements and status.
- Select your payment plan in the Payment Center.
- Buy your books.
Get your WilmU ID card
An ID card is needed only if you’re taking classes on-site at one of our locations.
Have Questions? Let us help!
Our Admissions Specialists can guide you through the application process, admission requirements, funding options and more, so you can build the WilmU education plan that works for you.