• A graduate degree from an accredited institution with an overall 3.0 (B) average on the last 60 hours of course credit
• A completed UH Graduate School Application, consisting of
  • A statement of interest in and preparation for the program
    This statement should outline your past education and professional experience, your career objectives as it relates to the Certificate and why you feel you would be a strong candidate for the program.
  • One (1) letter of recommendation
  • A resume of academic and work experience
  • Official transcripts from each college or university attended since high school

• A completed Certificate Application form (see above, under "Certificate Programs") sent via email to fsfernando@uh.edu.

Applicants who are not citizens of the United States are considered international students by the University, regardless of residency or immigration status.
TOEFL: International students who have received their bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution inside the U.S. are not required to submit a TOEFL score. International students who have completed their bachelor’s degree outside the U.S. are required to have a minimum score of 550 on the paper TOEFL exam and the ITOEFL; and a minimum score of 79 on the internet-based exam to be considered for admission to the Arts Leadership Program.

1. Apply to the UH Graduate School. As part of the application system, applicants can do the following:
   • Pay the application fee Application fees are listed on the  College Graduate Fees page.
   • Request a letter of recommendation from arts professionals. During the online application, applicants are asked for the names & email addresses of their recommending persons. Those individuals will be contacted directly by UH to submit their recommendations. L etters of recommendation should not be mailed or emailed to Arts Leadership or the UH Graduate School.
2. Submit all official college transcripts to UH Graduate Admissions.
   • Proof of Degree. The State of Texas requires all incoming graduate students to provide proof that they have received the appropriate previous collegiate degree(s) in order to enter any graduate program. Students who apply while enrolled at another institution will be required to submit an additional, final transcript to the UH Graduate Admissions Office upon completion of their degree. (Example, a Master of Music applicant who is accepted during their senior undergraduate year must send a final transcript [showing degree conferral] after graduating).
   • International Transcripts. If you have attended an institution outside of the United States, please see the Graduate School's International Applicants Transcript Information for country-specific requirements.
   • Official Address. If your previous institution uses the eScript electronic transcript system, copies can be submitted to gradschool@uh.edu. Otherwise, send official transcripts by mail to
     
     University of Houston
     Graduate Admissions
     P.O. Box 3947
     Houston, Texas 77253-3947
     
     
3. Submit the corresponding application form via email to fsfernando@uh.edu.