Graduate Certificate/Teacher License Applicants

Thank you for your interest in graduate studies at Purdue University! Applying is easy!  You can apply for up to two different campuses and/or majors with a single application and fee payment.  As a holder of a baccalaureate or advanced degree, the list below will assist you in applying for a certification or teacher license and preparing any necessary documents to support your application.

Application Steps

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Step 1:

Explore graduate programs and admissions requirements.

Explore graduate program degree offerings and the associated application deadlines and admissions requirements for your program of interest.

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Step 2:

Create an Application Account to start your application.

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Step 3:

Upload academic documents.

Upload transcripts and/or diplomas for every institution of higher education you attended. Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.

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Step 4:

upload an Academic statement of purpose (if REQUIRED by the graduate program).

Be sure your academic statement of purpose is all-inclusive if applying to two graduate programs, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.

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Step 5:

upload a Personal History Statement (if REQUIRED by the graduate program).

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Step 6:

upload a Resume/CV (if REQUIRED by the graduate program).

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Step 7:

prepare additional documentation.

Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a second choice graduate program.

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Step 8:

Submit Test results If Required.

Submit results of tests (if required) for your graduate program (examples include GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IETLS).   International students:  Review English proficiency requirements as you may be required to submit proof of English proficiency.

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Step 9:

Enter Recommendation Provider names (if REQUIRED by the graduate program).

The number of recommendations required varies by program, so be sure to check the admissions requirements.  If applying to a second choice graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.  

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Step 10:

Complete all acknowledgement questions and electronically sign your application.

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Step 11:

Submit your application and pay the non-refundable application fee.

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Contact Information

Office of Graduate Admissions

Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
Email address: gradinfo@purdue.edu
Phone number: 765-494-2600

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