Program eligibility requirements
Students must have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or a closely related field.
Application instructions
Deadlines
June 15 - Fall semester
November 1 - Spring semester
March 1 - Summer semester
Late applications: applications will continue to be accepted beyond the deadline, however we cannot guarantee admission before the beginning of the semester. Though we can defer admission to the next available semester.
International Students: Because this is not a degree-granting program, applications from international students studying on an F-1 student visa will not be accepted.
Application file
A complete application file consists all of requirements below. Begin the application process by first applying for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics program using the online graduate application. Please note that all application materials become the property of Metropolitan State University and are not returned. All application materials must be received in the Graduate Studies Office by the application deadline and will be made available to the GCM Graduate Admissions Committee for review.
- Complete the Online Graduate Application—You will use your Minnesota State StarID to complete the application. If you don't have a Minnesota State StarID you will create one at the beginning of the application.
- If you do not have or choose not to provide your Social Security number (SSN) please follow the No SSN instructions to activate your StarID.
- If you encounter difficulty with the online application please email graduate.studies@metrostate.edu
- $20 non-refundable application fee; pay online
- Waived for graduates of Metropolitan State, and for certified veterans & active military.
- Official transcripts
- Transcript showing a baccalaureate degree or equivalent earned from a regionally accredited institution with grade-point average or narrative description describing courses completed.
- Transcripts from ALL schools attended after high school and from any graduate or professional programs are required.
- All transcripts from non-U.S. schools must be evaluated (course-by-course) by either ECE (preferred) or WES.
- Electronic transcripts should be sent to graduate.studies@metrostate.edu.
- Paper transcripts should be sent directly from the sending institution (preferred) to:
Metropolitan State University
Attn: Graduate Admissions
700 East Seventh Street
Saint Paul MN 55106
Applying as a Non-Degree-Seeking Student
Individuals who do not intend to pursue a Graduate Certificate but wish to take a course in the program, have the option of registering for the course as a Non-Degree-Seeking Student. To register as a Non-Degree-Seeking student:
1) Contact the chair of the Mathematics & Statistics Department at MATH@metrostate.edu. Specify the course you wish to take and attach an unofficial copy of your undergraduate transcript for eligibility review.
2) Once eligibility is verified, you will be sent a Non-Degree-Seeking Student Application form. Complete this form and send it to the Graduate Studies Office at graduate.studies@metrostate.edu or mail it to:
Metropolitan State University
Attn: Graduate Admissions
700 East Seventh Street
Saint Paul MN 55106
3) Once your application is processed, you will receive a letter indicating that your application was successful. The chair of the Mathematics & Statistics Department will notify you that an override has been put in place allowing you to register for the desired course. Once you receive this notification, you will have one week to register for the course.
Questions about applying to the Math graduate certificate?
Questions about the online application, fee, and transcripts/transcript evaluation can be sent to graduate.studies@metrostate.edu (preferred) or call 651-793-1302.
Questions about the program can be sent to math@metrostate.edu.