Any student who is currently enrolled in one of the University's graduate degree programs is eligible to apply for the SEAS Graduate Certificate Programs. Master’s or doctoral students from any field, including LSA and the professional schools, are welcome to apply.

Students must have at least one semester of grades at U-M before being admitted to Rackham graduate certificate programs and must be carrying a B average or better. 

The deadlines for applications are November 1st and March 1st. Those who wish to apply to the program will submit the following materials:

Students who are enrolled in a Rackham administered program:

  • Complete the Dual Admission Application and pay the application fee.  The program codes for the SEAS certificate program are:

    - Environmental Justice Certificate - 01987
    - Industrial Ecology Certificate - 01584
    - Spatial Analysis Certificate - 01633
    - Sustainability Certificate - 02132

  • One-page statement that explains how the SEAS program will contribute to the student's education and future career, and a resume, uploaded as a part of the Rackham application. Sustainability Certificate applicants must also identify their proposed course of study, capstone experience, and a program advisor in the one-page statement.

Students not currently enrolled in a Rackham graduate program:

  • Complete the Rackham application online and pay the application fee. Please choose the appropriate certificate as your program of application. Note that courses taken to complete certificate requirements should be registered under Rackham (dual enrollment is allowed).
  • One-page statement that explains how the SEAS program will contribute to the student's education and future career, and a resume, uploaded as a part of the Rackham application. Sustainability Certificate applicants must identify their course of study and a program advisor.  These should be included in the one-page statement.

If you have any questions about the SEAS Graduate Certificate program, including application and completion requirements, please contact SEAS Admissions Team.