Applying to the Teaching Students with Autism Certificate
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Accepted applicants of this online certificate program can begin the program any term.
Recommended Application Deadlines
We recommend that you apply at least 60 days before the start of your first term. Approximate recommended deadlines:
- Summer term: March 15
- Fall term: June 15
- Spring term: November 15
Students can generally still apply after these dates, but if the date has passed please contact the Program Coordinator to determine whether you should still apply for and/or begin classes in the upcoming term.
Some students do in fact begin the certificate program courses before formal graduate school admission by registering for the upcoming course(s), but to receive the Teaching Students with Autism (TSA) Graduate Certificate you must apply and be accepted to the UNC Graduate School.
Application Process
Thank you for your interest in this UNC graduate program!
Please review the Eligibility section of the Program Summary page prior to application.
U.S. applicants (outside of Colorado) for online programs: please be sure to check your eligibility by state of residence.
Apply to the UNC Graduate School. You will start a "UNC Graduate School Application." The following bullets will support you as you complete the application and material submission process.
On the application, choose the following program:
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Teaching Students with Autism (TSA) Graduate Certificate
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All applicants will need to request one official transcript from each regionally accredited college or university where a bachelor's degree or higher was earned (or is in progress). Some applicants may need to provide additional transcripts. Situations that require this are listed on the Graduate School website (choose Domestic or International). Directions for having your official transcript(s) sent are listed in the Application Portal.
International applicants: please visit the International Students Admission Requirements page for information about additional requirements.
GRE scores are NOT required for this program.
If you are unable to complete your application in one session, you can log back in to your application later to complete it. The application fee process will appear once you submit your application.
Once you apply to the UNC Graduate School and your application packet is complete, your application will be reviewed by the graduate school then sent to the faculty/program for an admission decision. The timing of the admission decision depends on each individual program’s deadline and review process.
