Enrollment
Online and in-person
The DWBS certificate is available online and in-person. Check out certificate requirements to find classes with online sections available.
The DWBS undergraduate certificate program has OPEN APPLICATION DATES.
You will be able to apply until all seats for the current term are filled. The start date for the program follows the university's academic calendar.
Admission Guidelines
- Obtain approval from your major advisor to enroll.
- Submit a request through myUK to add the DWBS (in-person) or DWBO (online) Certificate as an "additional major".
- Once submitted, the admissions office will be notified and your transcript will be updated.
- Navigate to UK's Online Registration Portal or click "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page.
- Apply to UK with a "Non-degree Application".
- On the "Applicant Information" page under Applicant Type, select "Certificate".
- Under Program of Study, select "Certificate in Distilling, Wine, and Brewing Studies"
- Email CAFE Advising and request to enroll in the DWBS (in-person) or DWBO (online) Certificate upon admission.
- Navigate to UK's Online Registration Portal or click "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page.
- Apply to UK with a "Non-degree Application".
- On the "Applicant Information" page under "Applicant Type", select "Visiting Student".
- Under Program of Study, select "Agriculture, Food, and Environment - Non-Degree".
- Email CAFE Advising and request to enroll in the DWBS (in-person) or DWBO (online) Certificate upon admission.
- Email CAFE Advising and request to enroll in the DWBS Certificate (please include your student ID)
Federal Financial Aid and Certificate Programs
Please note that federal financial aid is not available for certificate programs, but other financial resources may be available on the Financial Aid page and the scholarships page
State Authorization & Licensure
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.
