Certificate in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA): Fees & Entry Requirements at Western Michigan University, USA

Certificate in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA)

USA

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What will I learn?

The certificate program in higher education and student affairs (HESA) is designed to enhance the work of current professionals in student affairs and related administrative positions by providing the theoretical and academic knowledge associated with the field. Applicants to this certificate program must be employed full-time in higher education, or be enrolled in another graduate program and demonstrate commitment to, and experiences within, higher education.

Which department am I in?

College of Education and Human Development

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$17,482.00 (14,75,025) per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$17,482.00 (14,75,025) per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A completed Bachelors Degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers career-focused degree programs which propel students into meaningful careers in their specialty.

  • 9/10 students employed in jobs they like (WMU Outcomes, 2024)
  • Top 100 for graduate programs in five fields (USNWR, 2025)
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, (WMU Common Data Set, 2024)
  • 93% of students join Experience-Driven Learning (WMU, 2024)
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