Certificate Programs Requirements

To earn a certificate, students must apply for and be accepted into a program and successfully complete program requirements. Students must have a high school diploma or GED to be admitted. Please refer to specific program as some require additional education or degrees. Basic computer skills are recommended.

To Apply

1. Request a Certificate Program Application form by calling (718) 960-8512 or click here for a PDF version of the General Certificate Program Application Form, Allied Health Certificate Program Application, or Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Certificate Program Application to be printed and mailed.


2. Forward a photocopy of high school diploma or GED or official copy of proof of highest level of education attained or transcript of continuing education courses.


3. Mail form with a $25 check or money order payable to "Lehman College" to Maryann Drago-Dowling, Registrar, Lehman College, Office of Continuing Education, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468-1589.

* Certain programs have special admissions requirements.

Those planning to complete a certificate program consisting of 4 or more courses may enroll in a maximum of two courses without being formally admitted.

Certificate requirements are those in effect at the time a student's application is accepted.