To enroll in the certificate program, a student must have a Bachelors degree or is currently a senior in a non-cartography program at UI.

1. For students with a BS or BA degree:

• If you think you might eventually be interested in obtaining an MS degree, you can apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies.  Follow graduate admission requirements for the University and the Geography Department.

• If you are not interested in the possibility of using the certificate courses toward a graduate degree, you can apply for admission as a non-degree student.  Follow admission requirements for non-degree status.

• If you are interested in qualifying for scholarships or other financial aid, you can enroll as an undergraduate student in one of our BS programs (BS Geography or BS Cartography).  This will allow you to complete the certificate courses as a degree candidate, whether or not you intend to complete the degree.  Follow admission procedures for undergraduate admission.

2. For UI non-cartography undergraduates:

•  Notify the Geography Department of your intention, and complete the certificate requirements.