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To be admitted to the university as non-degree students, individuals must meet regular university admission requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Latinx Studies Certificate Program<\/strong> is open to any UWM undergraduate and to those who previously received a bachelor&#8217;s degree from UWM or any other accredited college or university.<\/p>\n<h2>Declaration<\/h2>\n<p>You are encouraged to declare your major or certificate early in your academic career, ideally by the end of your sophomore year, to better ensure your ability to take all necessary classes in a timely manner. Once your declaration form is filed you will schedule regular and as needed advising sessions with the LACS\/Latinx Studies Academic Programs Coordinator and Advisor to check-in on your progress and for assistance with course selection.<\/p>\n<p>To begin the process of declaring the <strong>LACS Certificate<\/strong>, you may fill out and submit the<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button declareMajorButton btn-xxlarge\" href=\"https:\/\/ls-apps.ad.uwm.edu\/secure\/declaration\/certificate\/prod\/index.php?collegeFilter=letters-science&amp;departmentFilter=latin-american-caribbean-studies\">Declaration of LACS Certificate Form \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To begin the process of declaring the <strong>Latinx Studies Certificate<\/strong>, you may fill out and submit the<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button declareMajorButton btn-xxlarge\" href=\"https:\/\/ls-apps.ad.uwm.edu\/secure\/declaration\/certificate\/prod\/index.php?collegeFilter=letters-science&amp;departmentFilter=latino-studies\">Declaration of Latinx Studies Certificate Form \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You will then need to contact Natasha Borges Sugiyama (sugiyamn@uwm.edu) to set up an advising meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Together you will review your current transcript for courses you have completed as well as classes you may still need. 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