1. If student is new to NAU - Student applies for admission to graduate certificate program using Application for Graduate Admission and pays a processing fee. Student submits official transcript(s) and all materials required by the certificate program. Certificate program recommends student for admission, similar to process for degree seeking students. Graduate College approves admission.

2. If student is already enrolled in an NAU graduate program – student applies for admission to graduate certificate program using Application for Graduate Admission and pays a processing fee. Student submits all materials required by the certificate program. Certificate program recommends student for admission, similar to process for degree seeking students. Graduate College approves admission and adds this new plan to student’s record.

3. If student is enrolled as non-degree graduate student - student applies for admission to graduate certificate program using Application for Graduate Admission and pays a processing fee. Student submits official transcript(s) and all materials required by the certificate program. Certificate program recommends student for admission, similar to process for degree seeking students. Graduate College approves admission, and changes student’s plan from non-degree to the certificate plan.