GIS Certificate Application

The Graduate Certificate in GIS program accepts applications year-round and there is no limit to the number of students accepted into the program during any given semester.  The Graduate College's application fee for Certificate Seeking Graduate Students is $75.

• Prospective Applicants must have both a Bachelor's degree or it's equivalent and a 3.0 G.P.A. 
• Applications are accepted on a continuing basis. There are no deadlines for applying to this program (however there are suggested deadlines listed on the FAQ page).
• There is no departmental GIS Certificate Program application fee, but there is a fee for the U of A Graduate College application.
• GRE scores are not required. 
• International students must have a TOEFL score above 79.

Applying to the GIS Certificate program is a two step process

FIRST: All students must submit the GIS Certificate Application which consists of:

• Application form
• Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• A letter of intent describing your motivation and goals for participating in the GIS Certificate Program
• One paragraph describing your technical background (computer proficiency is a prerequisite)
• One confidential letter of recommendation from a faculty or professional

All applicants must submit the listed GIS Certificate application materials to:

GIS Certificate Program
School of Natural Resources and the Environment
University of Arizona
Biological Sciences East, Room 325
PO Box 210043
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0043

SECOND:  Depending on your enrollment status, you will need to fill out an online application with the Graduate College.

For help determining whether or not you need to fill out an online application, see the guidelines below.

Non-degree seeking students who are not currently attending the University of Arizona:

1.  Submit the GIS Certificate application