Archival Studies (Certificate NDP)

The School of Information applies the same minimum criteria as it does for the Master of Arts in Library and Information Science.

• a bachelor's degree from an accredited school/institution
• a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• All students are required to complete certificate coursework within 4 years.

If you are not a current student in the School of Information, Master of Arts in Library and Information Science program, please carefully read the minimum requirements to apply for certificate admission.

Please complete this online application for admission to the Graduate College with and pay the application fee.  As part of the online application, you are required to submit the following materials. 

• Unofficial transcripts from ALL higher education institutions attended (official transcripts are not needed until applications have been recommended to the Graduate College by the School of Information)
• Unofficial proof of English proficiency scores (international students only) - official scores will be sent directly to the university
• Current resumé or curriculum vitae (CV) in the "Supplemental Questions" section
• Write a 750-1000 word Statement of Purpose that outlines any library experience, knowledge and/or skills you have that would make you successful in the program
• Provide email addresses and contact information for two recommenders in the ‘Letters of Recommendation' section.  Letters of recommendation must be uploaded by the recommenders no later than the application deadline.  Letters of recommendation uploaded past the deadline will not be considered

Please email official e-Transcripts to [email protected] directly from the institution or mail one official transcript to the following address (do not send to the Graduate College).  Official transcripts from ALL higher education institutions attended are required.

School of Information
The University of Arizona
Harvill 409
1103 E 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85721

If you are a current student in the Master of Arts in Library and Information Science program and meet the minimum requirements for this certificate, please submit the following:

• Complete and submit a GradApp application
• Write a 750-1000 word Statement of Purpose that outlines any library experience, knowledge or skills you have that would make you successful in the program
• Unofficial transcripts - you can just uload the same transcripts from your MA application
• A current resume and letters of recommendation are not required for current students. (You can just put your email address in the two recommenders fields as something needs to be in that field to be able to submit the application)

Both the application and written statement will be reviewed by the Certificate Coordinator for a decision.  Please contact Barb Vandervelde, Manager of Administration at 520-621-3567 or [email protected] with questions.

No standarized tests required.

Financial Aid Opportunities are available for students completing a certificate program through UAOnline.  Please contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OFSA) for more information.

There may be funding opportunities available through the School of Information, if completing both a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science and a certificate program.  Please see the School of Information Graduate Funding webpage for information and deadlines to apply.

Admission Deadlines:

Fall Semester: June 1

Spring Semester: October 15

Summer Semester: March 15

International Admission Deadlines:

Fall Semester: February 15

Spring Semester: September 1

Summer Semester: March 1

Global Campus Experience

Fall Semester: July 15

Spring Semester: November 15

Summer Semester: May 1

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.