{"id":12007,"date":"2026-03-23T14:04:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/latin-american-caribbean-studies\/?page_id=12007"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:52:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:52:57","slug":"declare-your-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/latin-american-caribbean-studies\/student-resources\/declare-your-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Declare Your Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a0\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) Certificate Program&nbsp;is open to all students seeking a bachelor\u2019s degree from 51ÁÔÆæ, to those who previously received a bachelor\u2019s degree from 51ÁÔÆæ or any other accredited college or university, and to those who do not plan to pursue a college or university degree (non-degree students) but who have a strong interest in this subject. To be admitted to the university as non-degree students, individuals must meet regular university admission requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Latinx Studies Certificate Program&nbsp;is open to any 51ÁÔÆæ undergraduate and to those who previously received a bachelor\u2019s degree from 51ÁÔÆæ or any other accredited college or university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a1\">Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are encouraged to declare your major or certificate early in your academic career, ideally by the end of your sophomore year, to better ensure your ability to take all necessary classes in a timely manner. Once your declaration form is filed you will schedule regular and as needed advising sessions with the LACS\/Latinx Studies Academic Programs Coordinator and Advisor to check-in on your progress and for assistance with course selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>To begin the process of declaring the&nbsp;<strong>LACS Certificate<\/strong>, you may fill out and submit the form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ls-apps.ad.uwm.edu\/secure\/declaration\/certificate\/prod\/index.php?collegeFilter=letters-science&amp;departmentFilter=latin-american-caribbean-studies\" rel=\"\">Declaration of LACS Certificate<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-border-desktop--left\">\n<p>To begin the process of declaring the&nbsp;<strong>Latinx Studies Certificate<\/strong>, you may fill out and submit the form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ls-apps.ad.uwm.edu\/secure\/declaration\/certificate\/prod\/index.php?collegeFilter=letters-science&amp;departmentFilter=latino-studies\" rel=\"\">Declaration of Latinx Studies Certificate<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then need to contact Natasha Borges Sugiyama (<a href=\"mailto:sugiyamn@uwm.edu\">sugiyamn@uwm.edu<\/a>) to set up an advising meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, you will review your current transcript for courses you have completed as well as classes you may still need. 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