High-Impact On-Demand Learning Solutions Graduate Certificate

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution or a CSU-recognized international institution is required.

While it is not required, it is recommended that you contact us in advance of submitting application materials. Prepare the materials below and upload when you apply online.

Two letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic)

• You will provide contact information about your recommenders in the online application. CSU will contact them with instructions and a link to a secure form they will submit on your behalf.

Statement of purpose
Your statement should be written in 12-point font, double-spaced, and include the following:

• Your purpose for pursuing graduate education and how it will contribute to your long-term goals and career plans,
• Why you have selected Colorado State University as the place to pursue your graduate studies, and
• A description of teaching, research/creative, or other academic work you have engaged in relevant to the qualifications.

Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.

• Choose "High-Impact On-Demand Learning Solutions (Certificate) – Distance" when choosing the Program of Study. (Note: You must first select "Certificate" at the top.)

Request one official transcript from the institution where you earned your bachelor’s degree. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.

Electronic (preferred):
Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial.

Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.

Mail (if necessary):
Graduate Admissions
Colorado State University – Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062

View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.

Selection Timeline
Applications are reviewed monthly on a rolling basis. Faculty review of applications takes approximately 4-6 weeks.

Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Learn more about English language proficiency requirements.