Composition Certificate

To be eligible for the certificate in composition, a student must be admitted to The University of Akron as a graduate student.  An eligible student interested in the program should contact the program director. Five courses in composition and linguistics are required. Other appropriate English courses in composition or linguistics may be substituted as optional courses with the permission of the director.

Admission Requirements

• Statement of Purpose

Application Deadline

Applications to the Composition Certificate program are accepted on a rolling basis.

Assistantship/Scholarship Information

Not all departments offer graduate assistantships. Students should inquire with the department directly to determine assistantship availability.

Financial Aid Information

Paying for college is a vital part of the education process. It is important to be informed of the many sources of aid available. Student loans are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Information on student loans can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Simmons Hall.

Tuition and Fees

Current tuition and fees schedules can be found through the Office of Student Accounts.