GIS Certificate Policies

Academic/Continuance Policies for the Certificate in GIS:

• Students in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University may select courses in that College to meet certain certificate requirements. Such students are asked to consult with the GIS advisor for specific information about these options.
• Students with professional experience in GIS may have a maximum of one course or four credits waived with appropriate approval, but must take additional course credits to total 18 hours.
• A maximum of two approved courses (3- 8 credits) may be transferred from another regionally-accredited institution to meet certificate program requirements. 
• All classes for the certificate must be completed within a four-year period after a student is admitted into the certificate program. 
• Students must maintain an overall 2.5 grade point average in certificate program courses, or have permission from the program director, prior to registering for the final directed study or internship course.
• Students may be required to meet with an advisor for an annual review of progress and a summary review at the completion of coursework.