Second Language Studies (SLS) Certificate Admissions Requirements

Current KU Students

A student must be in good standing with their graduate degree program in order to participate in the certificate program.  A graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for admission.  The application process entails completing the online application, payment of the $30 application fee, and submitting materials required for the Second Language Studies (SLS) Certificate:

• A C.V. or Resume.
• A personal statement declaring your interest in Second Language Studies and its relationship to your graduate course of study and/or career objectives.
• 1 letter of recommendation from your graduate degree program.
• A KU Advising report in lieu of an official transcript.

Non-KU students or KU Alumni 

Non-KU students or KU Alumni must have a previously completed advanced degree in an applicable field with a graduate GPA of 3.0 of higher.  The application process entails completing the online application, submitting materials required for the Second Language Studies (SLS) Certificate:

• A C.V. or Resume.
• A personal statement declaring your interest in Second Language Studies and its relationship to your graduate course of study and/or career objectives.
• 2 letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic work or potential for graduate study.
• Official transcripts from any institutions where coursework related to study in your second language was completed.

Send official sealed transcripts to:

Graduate Admissions

1450 Jayhawk Blvd.

Strong Hall, Room 313

Lawrence, KS  66045

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