Online Certificate in IT Systems Support
Begin your career in Information Technology with a credential that will open doors for you immediately. The University of Cincinnati's online IT Systems Support Certficiate prepares students for success with a concrete foundation of knowledge that they can take with them into the workforce.
Program Overview
High Quality Education
The University of Cincinnati's fully online IT Systems Support certificate is designed to prepare students to handle current industry needs in the field of information technology. Coursework in this program will provide students with fundamental skills in areas such as:
- Computer networking
- Network infrastructure management
- Systems administration
- Computer hardware
Following completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to take on entry level IT roles or even continue their education with an associate's degree such as UC's online Associate of Applied Business in Information Technology program.
Flexibility
- Complete the program 100% online with no required on-campus visits
- Part-time flexibility to avoid career disruptions as you further your education
- Multiple program start dates across spring, summer and fall semesters
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Admission Requirements
To approximate which of your existing college credits will transfer, please visit Transferology.
Our Admissions Office is happy to work with you to answer any questions you may have and help determine your eligibility.
First-Year Students:
- Official high school transcripts with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (unweighted) or 2.9 (weighted).
Transfer Students:
- Students that have not completed at least 24 semester (36 quarter) college credit hours:
- Official high school transcripts with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (unweighted) or 2.9 (weighted) and,
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (all prior institutions combined).
- Students that have completed at least 24 semester (36 quarter) college credit hours:
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (all prior institutions combined).
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $50.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $100.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Spring 2027 for all applicants
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who:
- are currently serving in the US armed forces
- are veterans of the US armed forces
After submitting your application form, all applicants are required to have official transcripts sent directly to University of Cincinnati in order to be eligible for admissions review.
- First-Year and Transfer Applicants with Fewer Than 24 Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from your high school and all prior colleges (if applicable) for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- Transfer Applicants with 24+ Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from all prior colleges for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- You are exempt from the High School transcript requirement, this item will be removed from your application checklist once your college documents are received.
Please review the section below for guidance on how to submit your transcripts.
Online transcript request systems are the preferred method to deliver official transcripts electronically. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly to determine their ordering process.
If a physical copy must be sent, DO NOT request it be delivered to you. It must be sent directly from your prior school to the following address:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
Official transcripts should be sent to us by your school official via email or in the mail. These must be in English. If your transcripts need translated into English, we recommend sending them to an official translation service that will then send them to UC for a small fee.
International students are required to provide original, official transcripts and the course-by-course evaluation completed from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or SpanTran. They offer discounted prices for University of Cincinnati applicants and have a fast turnaround time of 5-10 days.
For International students, an English proficiency test:
- TOEFL minimum Internet-based 80
- Paper-based 520
- Computer-based 190
- IELTS minimum 6.5
Application Deadlines
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | TBD |
Tuition and Fees
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
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