Now Open: Apply to the Graduate Certificate in User Centered Design
In the application portal select program name: Engineering Grad Cert – User Centered Design (Stackable).
Application deadline:
- Priority: July 1, 2025
- Final: August 1, 2025
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in User Centered Design, applicants must have:
- A bachelor's degree from a four-year, accredited institution
- A minimum of two years of full-time, relevant work experience
Application deadline
The application for Autumn 2025 will open on May 1, 2025.
- Priority deadline: July 1, 2025
- Final deadline: August 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
We are unable to accept applications after the final deadline.
Admission materials
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- Personal statement (maximum 500 words) addressing:
- How your previous experiences—professional or otherwise—have prepared you for this program and the UX field
- How the Graduate Certificate in User Centered Design aligns with your long-term goals
- Resume outlining your educational background and relevant professional experience
- Transcripts (official or unofficial) from each institution listed on your resume
English proficiency requirements
If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate English proficiency.
Our Graduate Certificate in User-Centered Design has the same English proficiency requirements as our MS program. To view those, go to the page that lists our MS English proficiency requirements: link.
International students
To enroll, international students must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions for International Students.