Yes. Students can take a maximum of 12 credit hours as a non-degree student and apply them towards a certificate or advanced degree program. Students should ensure they are selecting courses that fit within their desired program’s curriculum.

Yes. Students can utilize the courses they took within their certificate program for a master’s degree program. Check with the department of your intended degree program for specifics.

Acceptance into a certificate program is not the same as admission for a degree-seeking program. Those wanting to pursue a degree program and a graduate certificate should complete separate applications for a certificate and a degree program with different starting semesters.

New students interested in completing a certificate and degree program concurrently should speak with an enrollment counselor; current students interested in adding a certificate or degree program should notify their advisor.

A graduate student is expected to maintain a graduation index representing a B average (3.0/4.0 GPA) or better. A student's 12 credits of graduate coursework must be cumulatively calculated at a 3.0 or higher in order to receive the graduate certificate.

For more details on policies and grading information, please visit: Policies and Procedures for Administering Graduate Student Programs - Purdue University - Modern Campus Catalog™ - see section VI for grading policies.