Foundations of Data Science (Certificate NDP)

Applicants are expected to have completed undergraduate coursework or have professional experience in programming and statistics. Coursework in calculus is preferred but not required.  Applicants should be able to speak to their experience in quantitative and analytical reasoning abilities, as well as experience with math and programming including data structures, analysis of algorithms, and linear algebra.

Applications to our certificate programs are reviewed by our Certificate Coordinator. To be admitted, you must meet the minimum requirements of the UA Graduate College, which include:

• A bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona
• A grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Application Checklist

You are required to submit the following materials as part of your online application. Your application will not be processed until all required information is received.

Academic Statement of Purpose

Write a 750-1000 word written statement of introduction and interest in the program. The Statement of Purpose should be uploaded in your online application in the ‘Supplemental Questions' section.

Transcripts

Upload unofficial transcripts from ALL higher education institutions attended as part of the online application under ‘Supplemental Questions' section.

Official e-transcripts can be sent to [email protected] directly from the institution. Official transcripts can be requested after the graduate college has provided requirements in their letter once admittance has occurred.

Letters of Recommendation

Provide email addresses and contact information for two recommenders in the ‘Letters of Recommendation' section of the online application. 

Resume/CV

Upload a current resumé or curriculum vitae (CV) as part of the online application in the ‘Supplemental Questions' section.

Applications from Graduate Students

A Graduate College admission application is needed if you are:

• adding a Certificate and you are a current graduate, degree-seeking student.

Please complete the following:

• Complete and submit a GradApp application
• Write a 750-1000 word written statement of introduction and interest in the program in the ‘Supplemental Questions' section
• Unofficial transcripts, a current resume, and letters of recommendation are not required for current students. Write ‘NA' for these fields, and submit the application. (You will need to add email addresses in the recommenders field or the system will not let you submit the application. Just add your email address in those two fields since the letters are not needed for current students.)

The GRE is not required for admissions.

Students should visit the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid for information on available aid for certificates.

Domestic Applicants:

• Fall: February 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 15

International Applicants:

• Fall: February 15
• Spring: September 1
• Summer: March 1

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