Admissions Requirements

Criteria for Admissions

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area (Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or Technology) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0).

Acceptance into the certificate program does NOT assure admission to the Graduate School of Purdue University to pursue an advanced degree. Those who wish to pursue a degree program along with the certificate will need to fill out two separate applications, each with a different semester start term.

Credits earned from the Semiconductors certificate may be able to be applied to a Purdue degree program. Check with the department of your intended degree program for specifics.

How to Apply

Apply at the Application Management page using the campus and program information below. You can return to finish an incomplete application or check the status of a submitted application using the same page.

  • Campus: Purdue West Lafayette
  • Major: Interdisciplinary Engineering
  • Degree Objective: Microelectronics and Semiconductors Graduate Certificate
  • Course Delivery: Distance (online or off-campus location)

Required Application Materials  

2 Statements of Purpose   

Official Transcripts   

  • Official transcripts are required from all institutions attended, including transfer credits. An official transcript must be sent directly from your previous institution to Purdue using one of the submission methods below. 
  • Those with international transcripts should supply transcripts in both their original language and an English translation, if applicable.   
  • During the application process, you may upload unofficial transcripts (also referred to as personal copies of your official transcripts). You are still required to request additional official transcripts directly from your previous institution(s) by the end of your second semester to avoid registration holds. Academic progress reports and unofficial transcripts from student accounts are not acceptable for upload.  
  • Review the Graduate School's Transcript page for more information.  

To submit official transcripts:

Submit eTranscripts directly from your previous institution to gradadm@purdue.edu,

or

Mail official, unopened transcripts directly from your previous institution to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Purdue University Graduate School
155 South Grant Street, YONG 170
West Lafayette, IN 47907

Resume

  • 1 – 2 pages in length
  • Separate your work and non-work experiences into different sections.

Application Fee

  • Nonrefundable $60 fee for domestic applicants and $75 fee for international applicants
  • Review the Graduate School's Application Fee page for more information

Contact Us

  • Prospective Students: Please email poapply@purdue.edu.
  • Current Students: Please reach out to your Academic Advisor.