Causeway Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program

We will accept applications for Summer 2024 beginning January 1, 2024. Applications are due by March 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Visit the Online Application Menu to apply. On the Program Choice page of the application, select Causeway Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program under Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Finalists will be interviewed by telephone or via Zoom.

• Academic Statement: How is Causeway a good fit for you? (500 words) Please tell us about your academic goals and how you plan to use Causeway to help you achieve them.
• Personal Statement: What makes you a good candidate for Causeway? (1000 words) Please note, The Graduate School values diverse backgrounds, approaches, and perspectives, understanding them as essential ingredients for true academic excellence. You are encouraged to draw from both your academic and personal experiences in detailing what makes you a good fit for this program.
• Two Letters of Recommendation: Both letters of recommendation must be from individuals who can address your academic potential.
• Unofficial Transcripts

• Who makes a good recommender?
  • A recommender should have knowledge of your mathematical abilities and reasoning skills. Both of your recommenders should be mathematics instructors or advisers who can write specifically about your mathematical ability and experience.
  • A letter of recommendation that only describes the grades you earned and the nature of your coursework is not as helpful as a more personal appraisal. People who know you well and who enjoy their interactions with you are likely to communicate their enthusiasm about you.
• How do I obtain a letter of recommendation?
  • Schedule an appointment to request the letter of recommendation in person at least three weeks before the letter is due. 
  • Provide your recommenders with the following materials:
    • a description of the Causeway Program (such as a link to this web site),
    • a résumé,
    • unofficial transcripts,
    • copies of your academic statement and your personal statement,
    • copies of any papers or class projects that reflect positively on your academic performance, and
    • submission instructions and the submission deadline.
  • Keep your recommenders up-to-date on the progress of your application.
  • Send thank you notes to your recommenders at the conclusion of the application process.