Graphic Design Certificate Program Admission Requirements

All applicants to the Graphic Design Certificate Program must satisfy the following requirements:

1.  Applicants must have earned a minimum of 30 credits from an accredited post-secondary institution (college or university); OR be recommended in writing by a supervisor(s) who will attest to the candidate’s successful employment in a related field for the equivalent of one year.

2.  Applicants are required to take Fundamentals of Graphic Design (ADG 100) as a Continuing Education student and earn a grade of “B” or better, prior to admission into the Graphic Design Certificate Program. This admission requirement can be waived for those who have a portfolio demonstrating equivalent design proficiency.

3.  Applicants for admission to the Graphic Design Certificate Program must submit the Suffolk University Application for Certificate Programs, which must be accompanied by a non-refundable $50 Certificate Program Application Fee.

4.  Applicants must submit an official transcript of grades from high school and each college or university attended.

5.  Applicants must submit a current professional resumé.

6.  Applicants to the Certificate Program must demonstrate proficiency in English. The University reserves the right to formally evaluate candidates’ language skills as part of the admission process. This is a part-time non-degree granting program; therefore the University will not issue I-20’s to international students.

Transfer Credits

At least 27 of the 36 required credits must be earned as a certificate candidate. We will accept up to 9 credits of transfer or advanced standing credit for previous study or work experience. Please note: Credits earned as a continuing education student are considered transfer credits.

Proficiency in current versions of software programs must be demonstrated in order for transfer credit to be granted.

Contact Information

All questions regarding admission policies and procedures should be directed to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
Suffolk University
8 Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108-2770
(617) 573-8460
E-mail: admission@suffolk.edu
Web: www.suffolk.edu