Fall Deadlines
Priority Deadline: April 15, 2027
Standard Deadline: April 15, 2027
Spring Deadlines
Priority Deadline: November 01, 2026
Standard Deadline: November 01, 2026
Application Requirements
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Program-Specific Instructions
Forensics Graduate Certificate - Webpage
Admissions Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Submit two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references. Recommenders may include faculty members, industry professionals, or government supervisors who are familiar with the applicant’s academic achievements and/or professional experience.
Goal Statement
Provide a detailed goal statement outlining your interest in the certificate program. The statement should address your career and professional goals, as well as your educational aspirations, and how this program will help you achieve them.
The Forensics Graduate Certificate may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.
This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
English Proficiency Requirements
All Mason students must have a full command of academic English to be successful in their studies. For this reason, Mason requires applicants to demonstrate English proficiency for admission consideration, regardless of citizenship. Click here to view the requirements.
International Transcript Requirements
All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation. You should submit your application 6 weeks prior to the deadline if you plan to utilize Mason’s free evaluation service. For expedited service, students may submit their documents to any NACES member organization at their own expense. If you decide to use an external evaluation service or if your program requires an outside evaluation, GPA and Degree equivalences must be included with your course-by-course evaluation. Mason evaluations are used for internal purposes and are not released to applicants. For information on international transcript requirements, go here.
