Application Deadline

We’re currently accepting applications and will be reviewing them in the order they’re received. We’ll accept applications until Monday, June 09, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, or until the program fills, whichever comes first.

Application Steps

Step 1: Gather the following materials

  • An application letter containing written responses to the following prompts:
    1. What are your reasons for pursuing the UW Certificate in Speech, Language & Hearing Foundations and future graduate study in speech-language pathology? (250-word limit)
    2. How do your personal history, experiences and/or perspectives align with our field’s vision of responsively serving the diverse needs of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders? (250-word limit)
  • A current resume
  • A copy of your bachelor's degree transcript (unofficial is acceptable) demonstrating a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Step 2: Apply

Complete your application and submit your application letter and resume online. Email your transcripts to pceapps@uw.edu.

Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee. In one to two business days, you’ll get an email with a link to pay your fee.

Apply Online

After Applying

We’ll contact you within two weeks of receiving your application materials to let you know if you’ve been accepted to the program.

If you’re accepted, we’ll send you details about your first-term course, including information on how to register and pay your course fees. To ensure your spot in class, we recommend that you register by the priority registration deadline, which is four weeks before class begins. After that time, we may release your seat to another student. The final registration deadline is two days before the course starts.

Related Resources

Admission Requirements

To apply, you must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution (or an equivalent baccalaureate degree from a non-U.S. institution)  
  • ​A cumulative B.S. or B.A. GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Time Commitment

You should expect to spend about 8 to 12 hours each week for each 4-credit course and 3 hours a week for each 1-credit course..

English Proficiency

If English is not your native language, you should have advanced English skills to enroll. To learn how to demonstrate proficiency, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Credit Programs.

International Students

Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.

Technology Requirements

You must have access to a computer, and we recommend a high-speed internet connection.

Earning the Certificate

You earn the certificate by successfully completing the required courses. You must earn a grade of at least 2.0 or “pass” in each required course and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.