Application Instructions

Applications will be evaluated upon receipt of all required documentation:

• A personal statement from the applicant addressing his/her reasons for applying and his/her plans for the future (uploaded).
  • How did you become interested in dementia care?
  • What personal AND professional experiences have you had with persons with dementia and their families?
  • What are the areas of dementia care you would like to learn more about?
  • What are your career plans in the field of dementia care?
• Current resume or CV (uploaded).
• Unofficial transcript(s) for all undergraduate and graduate coursework (uploaded).
• Official college transcript(s) mailed to The Graduate School (see address below). Please note that official transcripts from students previous educational experience at UConn are not required.
• Successful candidates normally meet the recommended 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
• If you use the results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), you must have a minimum overall score of 550 for the paper-based test or 79 for the internet-based test.
• When completing the application form, select:
  • Levels of Study: Certificate
  • Academic Areas: Health
  • Program: Dementia Care Grad Certificate
  • Campus: Online
• The GRE and Residence Affidavit are not required.
• Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) on the application are required fields.
• A non-refundable $75 application fee.
• After you apply, are admitted, and accept an offer of admission, please send The Graduate School your Official Transcript(s) in one envelope to the address listed below. Or, if your school(s) offer an electronic transcript service email them to gradadmissions@uconn.edu.

University of Connecticut
The Graduate School
Whetten Graduate Center
438 Whitney Road Ext., Unit 1152
Storrs, CT 06269-1152

Applications are evaluated as soon as the student’s file is complete.

If you have any questions on how to use the online application system, please contact the The Graduate School at 860-486-3617.

International Students: This program is a part-time and online program. Pursuant to U.S. immigration regulations, the University of Connecticut may not sponsor F-1 and J-1 visas for the purpose of coming to the U.S. for enrollment in this program. International students may enroll in this program if they are currently in the U.S. in another visa status that permits foreign nationals to engage in school enrollment while meeting their primary visa objective, or if they complete the program from their home country.