Steps to Apply

1. Complete application for admission
2. $40 non-refundable application fee
3. Submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work (have them sent directly to UofL)

Admission Requirements

To enroll in the Online Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change in Higher Ed offered by the College of Business at the University of Louisville, you must apply as a graduate non-degree seeking student and meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 to be admitted in good standing (applicants with a lower GPA may obtain conditional admission)
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant's academic and/or professional capabilities and potential (not friends or family members)
• GRE scores (waived for applicants with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 during undergraduate studies or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 during graduate studies)
• Resume and professional goals statement
  • Your professional statement must be 1-2 pages in length and address why you are interested in the program, how it relates to your career goals, the relationship between your personal and professional goals and your experience/interest in learning more about enacting and leading change in higher education
  • This document will also be used to assess your writing skills

Mail all materials to:
Graduate Admissions
University of Louisville
2211 S. Brook Street
Louisville, KY 40292
gradadm@louisville.edu

For additional questions regarding your graduate application, please contact gradadm@louisville.edu. Please do not send application materials to this email.

International Students

International students whose primary language is not English must show English language proficiency. These applicants must either submit an official TOEFL or IELTS score, or hold a baccalaureate degree from an English language institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

1. All transcripts not in English must be certified as authentic and translated verbatim in English by an approved official agency.
2. English language proficiency can be documented by attaining one of the following:
   • Total score of 80 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test, 213 or higher on the computer-based test, or 500 or higher on the paper-based test.
   • Official International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or higher for the academic module.

Note: International students will not be issued a U.S. visa if admitted to an online program, since there are no campus attendance requirements.

The online graduate certificate in Organizational Change in Higher Education is a 12-credit hour program. The program of study must be completed with a 3.00 overall GPA with passing grades in all courses.

Course Descriptions

• Is there a part-time option? How long will it take to complete the program part-time?

  Yes, you can earn the certificate as a part-time student.

• Do I need to have administrative experience to be admitted to the program?

  Administrative experience is preferred, but it is not a hard requirement.

• Is this program open to international students?

  Yes, this program is available for international students.

• Does my bachelor’s degree need to be in a related field?

  No, we welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds.

• Is there a GPA requirement?

  Yes, you must have a minimum of GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).

• I don’t have a 2.75 GPA, could I be accepted provisionally?

  Provisional admission may be possible. The Admissions Committee will assess applications on a case-by-case basis carefully considering all qualifications.

• Is the GRE required?

  The GRE requirement is waived for applicants with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 during undergraduate studies or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 during graduate studies. All others are required to provide GRE scores.

• Are there any additional fees outside of tuition?

  No, there are no additional fees. However, you will need to purchase your textbooks according to your coursework.

• Can I transfer in credits?

  No, this program does not accept transfer credits.

• Can I complete this graduate certificate in tandem with another graduate program at UofL?

  Yes, you can enroll in more than one program, but you must apply separately to each program. The certificate credits can be applied towards achieving your master’s in Higher Education Administration.

• Will I earn the certificate in Organizational Change in Higher Ed while I complete the master’s in Higher Education Administration program?

  To get a certificate, you must apply for a certificate. So, students would want to apply to the certificate program and then, once completed, they would apply for the master’s program separately.

• How long are the courses?

  The capstone course is only available as a 16-week (one semester) course. The 3 other required courses are offered in an 8-week or 16-week format during the Fall and Spring semesters, and may be offered in accelerated formats during Winter and Summer terms.

• Can I take summer classes?

  Yes, all of the courses are offered during the summer term.