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You'll get an incredible learning experience, including passionate educators, an engaged cohort and practical assignments that prepare you for your dream career—all while earning new credentials to take your prospects to the next level.
An academic certificate is a great way to broaden your skill set. Earn a certificate from Evergreen as a standalone option or as part of a degree to get more value from your education.
Designed for workforce development, Evergreen's professional certificates will offer continuing educational units (CEUs) and may be offered in partnership with other organizations.
Certificate Enrollment and Registration
Academic Certificates
Enrolling in credit-based programs
1. Complete the Online Enrollment Form
Evergreen does not require a full application for most academic certificates. Interested students should declare an intent to earn a certificate on the enrollment form. The Geographic Information Systems Graduate Certificate requires admission to the Master of Environmental Studies or Master of Public Administration programs before enrolling in the certificate.
Enrollment begins in May for certificate programs starting in the Fall Quarter. All students, including current Evergreen students, must complete this form no later than 2nd Friday of the first quarter of the certificate.
2. Pay Enrollment Fee
After completing the enrollment form the enrollment fee will be due. The enrollment fee amount is dependent on a student's enrollment status at Evergreen. Visit the Costs and Aid page for more information about the tuition costs for certificates.
| Admitted degree-seeking students | $30 |
|---|---|
| Non degree-seeking students | $60 |
3. Register for Classes
Professional Certificates
Enrolling in non-credit based programs and specific agency applications
These programs may be offered in partnership through outside agencies and therefore may have additional application and/or enrollment requirements.
- Complete certificate enrollment form
- Submit any additional paperwork
- Pay related fees
- Register for classes
Review the individual certificate page for specific enrollment information and contact certificates@evergreen.edu with questions.
Advanced Tribal Relations Certificate
General Registration Form for Non-Government Applicants
Reading Endorsement Certificate
After applying online, complete the Field Experience Site Agreement Form and email it to certificates@evergreen.edu.
Register for Classes
Register for classes to complete your certificate
If you need assistance with registration, contact Registration and Records.
Admitted Students
If you're an admitted, degree-seeking student, use the regular registration process to sign up for certificate courses.
Non-Admitted Students
- Complete the non-admitted student registration form
- Submit completed form to registration@evergreen.edu
Registering as a Non-Admitted Student
Once registered, you'll receive a My Evergreen access account and an Evergreen email address. We will email your personal email with information to activate your Evergreen account. This email will be sent within one week of submitting the registration form. If you do not see this email, please check your junk folder.
Activate your account to:
- Check registration details
- Pay tuition and fees
- Access course resources
- Participate in evaluations
After activating, all correspondence from the college will be sent to your Evergreen email account.
Cost and Aid
Earning an academic certificate at Evergreen is a valuable investment in your future. Costs will depend on your student status and the number of credits you enroll in.
Learn more about Professional and Continuing Education Cost and Aid