Application Instructions

Applications will be evaluated upon receipt of all required documentation:

• • • • A personal statement from the applicant providing a brief overview of reasons for applying (uploaded).
      • Unofficial transcript(s) for all undergraduate and graduate coursework (uploaded). NOTE FROM PROGRAM'S DIRECTOR: To facilitate an expedited process for admission, send official transcripts with initial application.
      • Official college transcript(s) mailed to The Graduate School (see address below). Please note that official transcripts from student's previous educational experience at UConn are not required.
      • Successful candidates normally meet the recommended 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
      • If you are not a native speaker of English, you may be required to submit evidence of your proficiency in the English language. https://grad.uconn.edu/admissions/requirements/
      • When completing the online application form, under the Intended Program tab select:
        • Levels of Study: Certificate
        • Academic Areas: Health
        • Program: Systems Genomics Clinical Communication and Counseling Grad Cert
        • Campus: Online
      • The GRE, GMAT, and Residence Affidavit are not required.
      • Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) on the application are required fields.
      • A non-refundable $75 application fee.
      • After you apply, are admitted, and accept an offer of admission, please send The Graduate School your Official Transcript(s) in one envelope to the address listed below. Or, if your school(s) offer an electronic transcript service email them to gradadmissions@uconn.edu.

        University of Connecticut

        The Graduate School

        Whetten Graduate Center
        438 Whitney Road Ext., Unit 1152
        Storrs, CT 06269-1152

Applications are evaluated as soon as the student’s file is complete.

If you have any questions on how to use the online application system, please contact The Graduate School at 860-486-3617.

International Students: This program is a part-time and online program. Pursuant to U.S. immigration regulations, the University of Connecticut may not sponsor F-1 and J-1 visas for the purpose of coming to the U.S. for enrollment in this program. International students may enroll in this program if they are currently in the U.S. in another visa status that permits foreign nationals to engage in school enrollment while meeting their primary visa objective, or if they complete the program from their home country.