The certificate in dance studies is a one-year option for any qualified professional dancer to assess whether they have the interest and aptitude for entering an undergraduate dance program. The certificate program has no entrance requirement beyond possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalency. All credits earned in the certificate of study in dance will be transferable into the part-time or full-time BS in Dance.

The Dance Studies at Drexel University is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 26, 2026.
About Certificate in Dance Studies
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Dance Studies at Drexel University
Entry Requirements
Current High School Students
Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.
High School Graduates
Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Fee Information
How to Apply
Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.
If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.
Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.
- First-Year Instructions
- First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
- Transfer Instructions
- International Gateway Program Instructions
- Part-Time Instructions
- Readmission Instructions
We accept the following applications:
First-Year Applicants
Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.
Common Application
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Full-Time Transfer Applicants
Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..
Drexel University's Admission Application
Common Application
Nursing Accelerated Career Entry
Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.
Drexel University's Admission Application
Part-Time Applicants
Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.
Drexel University's Admission Application
Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.
We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

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