Admission Requirements & Deadlines

Design for User Experience (UX) (Graduate Certificate)

Application Deadlines

Spring	Fall
Priority Deadline: Nov. 1   Final Deadline: Jan. 7	Priority Deadline: June 15 Final Deadline: Aug. 15

Admission Criteria

• No GRE scores are required.
• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in art or art education. A baccalaureate degree in another discipline will be reviewed for admission if they meet the requirements below.
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study. See graduate admissions policies for more information.
• Requirements for non-art/art education majors - must meet one of the following:
  
  • minimum of 6 units of course work in studio art
  • professional experience working in the field of art education or graphic design
  • Applicants without 6 units of coursework in studio art or professional experience in the field of art education/graphic design can be admitted conditionally to the program and will be required to complete ART 602 – Elements of Visual Design prior to enrolling in other Design for User Experience courses.

Application Requirements 

Submit an online application, application fee and official transcripts, along with: 

• Personal Statement: A brief statement of intent (250-500 words) explaining your interest in pursuing the Design for User Experience graduate certificate, and your future career and/or educational plans.
• Resume: A current professional resume.