GW Center for Professional Development - Essential Student Information Those who wish to pursue a professional certificate are required to make formal application for admission. Students should apply for admission to a certificate program before, or soon after, beginning their course work. However, CEUs earned for courses completed before application is officially made may be applied toward certificate program requirements with approval of program staff. Admission decisions are based on a combination of professional experience, employment history, and academic record.
Primary consideration is given to one's potential for successful study.
Most certificate programs have additional admission requirements, which may be found listed under the relevant certificate description in this catalog. Complete all program course requirements as specified at the time of their admission. The Center's staff will use this form to verify that graduation requirements have been met and to award the Certificate. In general, registration in courses offered by the Center for Professional Development is open to all interested individuals with reasonable command of the English language and the ability to do college-level work. Students are also expected to meet any prerequisites specific to the program or course of enrollment.