Graduate Certificate/Teacher License Applicants

Thank you for your interest in graduate studies at Purdue University! Applying is easy!  You can apply for up to two different campuses and/or majors with a single application and fee payment.  As a holder of a baccalaureate or advanced degree, the list below will assist you in applying for a certification or teacher license and preparing any necessary documents to support your application.

Application Steps

explore programs

Step 1:

Explore graduate programs and admissions requirements.

Explore graduate program degree offerings and the associated application deadlines and admissions requirements for your program of interest.

create account or login

Step 2:

Create an Application Account to start your application.

upload documents

Step 3:

Upload academic documents.

Upload transcripts and/or diplomas for every institution of higher education you attended. Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.

upload academic statement

Step 4:

upload an Academic statement of purpose (if REQUIRED by the graduate program).

Be sure your academic statement of purpose is all-inclusive if applying to two graduate programs, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.

upload personal history statement

Step 5:

upload a Personal History Statement (if REQUIRED by the graduate program).

upload resume

Step 6:

upload a Resume/CV (if REQUIRED by the graduate program).

upload additional documents

Step 7:

prepare additional documentation.

Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a second choice graduate program.

submit test results

Step 8:

Submit Test results If Required.

Submit results of tests (if required) for your graduate program (examples include GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IETLS).   International students:  Review English proficiency requirements as you may be required to submit proof of English proficiency.

recommendation providers

Step 9:

Enter Recommendation Provider names (if REQUIRED by the graduate program).

The number of recommendations required varies by program, so be sure to check the admissions requirements.  If applying to a second choice graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.  

sign application

Step 10:

Complete all acknowledgement questions and electronically sign your application.

Rationale for Consideration of Crime or Conduct Information Disclosed to Purdue During the Admission Process
Purdue University is committed to providing as safe of an environment for our students as possible. While many situations individuals are involved with may be resolved and accounted for, some behaviors are so egregious that the potential risk is too great to the Purdue community. Should Purdue learn of an applicant’s disciplinary or criminal offense, a review of the information could take place. A review committee for such information could include members of the Office of Admissions, Purdue University Police Department, Office of the Dean of Students, University Residences, Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, and faculty. A disciplinary violation or conviction does not automatically result in the denial or rescindment of an individual’s application for admission.

submit & pay

Step 11:

Submit your application and pay the non-refundable application fee.

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Contact Information

Office of Graduate Admissions

Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
Email address: gradinfo@purdue.edu
Phone number: 765-494-2600

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