Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership On-Campus Program Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the requirements for admission?
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution;
- An undergraduate GPA of at least a B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours; and
- If you don’t meet these qualifications, or have questions, please set up a phone call.
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What are the application deadlines?
- Fall apply by July 15
- Spring apply by October 15
- Summer apply by March 15
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How many credit hours are required for the Nonprofit Certificate?
12 credit hours
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I am a student that is currently enrolled in a UF Master’s or Doctoral program. Can I apply for the certificate?
Yes, if your home department’s advisor or academic program specialist will approve your taking the courses in the certificate you can apply. And as a currently enrolled UF student there is no application fee. Contact Nicole Sloan at nlsloan@ufl.edu and follow the MS On Campus Application Checklist.
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Do courses need to be completed in a certain order?
It is important and helpful that courses are completed in a certain order (though not mandatory). Once admitted, you will work with your academic advisor to determine your courses.
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Can a student transfer the course credit earned in the Nonprofit Certificate to a Master’s program?
Yes, you can transfer all 12 credits towards the MS in FYCS if you earn a B- or higher in each course. The credits are eligible for transfer to other graduate programs at UF and at other institutions depending on the individual program’s transfer policy. Always check the program you are interested in before taking courses outside your home department.
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Can students take a break from the program if they need to?
Students can pause active enrollment for two semesters without any problem. For more information on how this would affect program completion time, students should speak to their advisors about their individual needs. However, if you fail to enroll in any graduate course for three consecutive semesters, you will have to apply for re-admission.
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What financial aid options are available?
Check with the financial aid office for specific opportunities for certificate students.
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Do you offer any scholarships?
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer scholarships.
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Does UF accept international students?
Yes, international students are accepted at UF. Please contact us for more information.
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Does the On Campus, Nonprofit Certificate accept students using the UF Employee Education Program (EEP) tuition waiver, Santa Fe Employee Tuition Waiver, or State of Florida Employee Tuition Waiver Programs?
Yes, the on-campus Nonprofit Certificate accepts the UF EEP, State of Florida Employee, and the Santa Fe Tuition Waivers.