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Non-Credit Certificate and Course Registration
We are excited to welcome you into our academic community. Before obtaining your certificate, you must complete the registration process. Read on to discover the necessary steps.
Enrollment Process
Step One: Complete the Registration Form
Register for a non-credit certificate by completing the form on the program's enrollment page.
Step Two: Review Your Welcome Packet
You will receive a welcome email from the program director.
Step Three: Attend Online Orientation
You can register for the next quarterly orientation or view a recording of the last one.
Step Four: Attend Advising Session
A thirty-minute conversation with your program manager introducing you to the programatic structure, including course schedule, expectations, technology requirements, and policies.
Step Five: Review Student Policies
View the Non-Credit Student Manual
View our Withdrawal and Cancellation Policy
Create Your UChicago Account
If you are in the Editing or Medical Writing and Editing Training certificate programs, you will be prompted to create a UChicago account as you begin your coursework. Your program manager will reach out to you directly to complete this process before your first class.
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Helpful Resources for Non-Credit Certificate Students
- View your course enrollments and grades.
- Track your program progress.
- Print your unofficial transcript.
Online course sites are accessible through Canvas. Please note that upcoming courses will not appear on your Canvas Dashboard until you have accepted your emailed invitation to the course site.
Technical Support: 844-334-6803
Upon program completion, you may request your Certificate.
- Final grades must be submitted for all coursework before your certificate may be processed. You may view your grades in the Student Portal to confirm.
- Electronic certificates will be sent via Accredible.
Course Registration Portal Instructions
Start by entering our Student Portal.
- Enter your username (email) and password.
- If you have forgotten your username or password, you may reset them, but you must know the email address associated with your account.
For Forgotten Password
- Click "Forgot Password."
- Enter your username and click "Continue." You will receive an email with a password reset link.
- You will be asked to change your password. Enter your email and new password.
- Click save and go to login.
Go to the Student Portal log-in page
Step 1: Select Your Course
- Click on the registration link for the course you want to join.
- You will land on the Select course step.
- Review the specific course start date and location under Summary.
Step 2: Log in or Create an Account
- Returning Students: If you have previously taken a course with us, please select the option to log in to your existing account. Logging in will automatically retrieve your saved profile data, saving you time during the registration process.
- New Students: If this is your first time registering, proceed to the next step by entering your email address. You will enter your information, and an account will be created for you.
Step 3: Billing Details
- Enter your first and last name under your personal details.
- Choose your payer type: Select Personal if you are paying your own tuition, or Business if your employer or a sponsor is paying on your behalf.
- Proceed to the Participant detail step.
Step 3 continued: Enter Participant Details
- Enter the correct billing address and contact information.
- Fill out the personal information for the student who will be enrolling in the class.
- Please answer all required questions marked with a red asterisk (*).
Step 4: Payment and Confirmation
- Review your order summary and the total tuition.
- Choose your preferred payment option.
- Enter any discount codes in the designated field if you are using one. Valid codes will immediately apply to your total.
- Select the checkbox to agree to the Terms and Conditions and to acknowledge the Privacy Statement.
- Complete your order.
Step 5: Registration is Complete
- After successful submission, your seat is secured, and you will receive a confirmation email.
- Log in to the student portal with the email you used to register. If you're registering for the first time, check your email for instructions on creating your password.