{"id":9037,"date":"2026-02-12T11:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T17:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/?page_id=9037"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:23:44","slug":"certificates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/apply\/certificates\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uwm-certificate-programs\">51ÁÔÆæ Certificate Programs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Ready to build new skills, level up your r\u00e9sum\u00e9, or explore a new path? 51ÁÔÆæ certificate programs make it possible!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>certificate program<\/strong> is a focused sequence of courses designed to build knowledge and skills for personal enrichment, professional advancement, or career change. Most certificate programs include at least 12 credits and require an previously earned college degree to ensure meaningful academic and career preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\"><strong>Applying is simpler than you might think. Here&#8217;s how to get started.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-applying-for-a-uwm-certificate-program\">Applying for a 51ÁÔÆæ Certificate Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"uwm-c-list--sequence\">\n<li><div class=\"uwm-c-list--content-wrap\"><h2>Submit the UW-System Application<\/h2>\n<p>Begin your application at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/apply.wisconsin.edu\">apply.wisconsin.edu<\/a><\/strong>. To apply for a certificate program, follow the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Start Application<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When asked <em>&#8220;Are you a degree-seeking student?&#8221;<\/em> choose <strong>Yes<\/strong>. <br>(This ensures you can access certificate programs in the system.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the citizenship and education history sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>UW-Milwaukee<\/strong> as your campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the Choose Your Major\/Program page:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Filter by <strong>Credential Type<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your intended <strong>Certificate Program<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your <strong>term<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and submit your application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re officially on your way!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><div class=\"uwm-c-list--content-wrap\"><h2>Activate your ePanther ID<\/h2>\n<p>Your ePanther ID is your key to the 51ÁÔÆæ systems. After applying, you&#8217;ll receive an email with your Campus ID number and activation instructions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/account.uwm.edu\/public\/activate\"><strong>51ÁÔÆæ Account Activation website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the prompts using your Campus ID <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t find your Campus ID? <br>Contact: <a href=\"mailto:undergraduateadmissions@uwm.edu\">undergraduateadmissions@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><div class=\"uwm-c-list--content-wrap\"><h2>Send Your Required Documents<\/h2>\n<p>To complete your application, request your <strong>official transcripts<\/strong> from previous schools. Transcripts can be sent: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electronically (preferred):<\/strong><br>Through approved services like Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse to <a href=\"mailto:undergraduateadmissions@uwm.edu\">undergraduateadmissions@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By mail:<\/strong><br>University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee <br>Office of Undergraduate Admissions <br>P.O. Box 749 <br>Milwaukee, WI 53201-0749<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><div class=\"uwm-c-list--content-wrap\"><h2>Check Your Admissions Portal <\/h2>\n<p>Once your ePanther ID is active, log into your <strong>Admissions Portal<\/strong> to track your progress. In your portal, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit required documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor your application status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View your decision letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find your <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/counselors\/\">admissions counselor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your <strong>Intent to Enroll<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/admissionsportal\" rel=\"\">ACCESS THE ADMISSIONS PORTAL<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-3559\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h2 class=\"size-h4 wp-block-heading\">Have a Question?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re here to help! 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