Graduate Certificate in Extended Reality (XR)

Update

At this time, the School of Information is not accepting applications for the Graduate Certificate in Extended Reality (XR) as it makes updates to the certificate’s content and structure. Please refer back to this website for updated information. We anticipate that an update will be available on the status of the XR Certificate by the end of the Fall 2025 semester.

Thank you for your interest in the XR Certificate.

Current students pursuing the XR Certificate

If you were admitted to the XR Certificate in Winter 2025 or before, you are still eligible to complete the requirements of the XR Certificate and complete the program under the previous requirements.

XR Certificate requirements

Completion of SI 559: Introduction to AR/VR Application Design
Completion of 9 additional credits of coursework from the following approved list:
- SI 569: Creating XR Experiences
- SI 659: Developing AR/VR Experiences
- EDUC 618: Educational Applications of Augmented and Virtual Reality
- EAS 620: AR/VR for Sustainability
- ARCH 509.003: Augmented Tectonics
- ARCH 509.016: Lightweight Render Primitive Hut MMORPG: Virtual Embodiment and Ecological Collapse
- ARCH 509.014: Mixed Feelings
- ARCH 509.021: Immersive Urbanisms: Technopolitics of Metaverse
- PAT 543: Immersive Media
- ARTDES 420.1: Sci-Fi Prototyping
- ED 617: Educational Applications of Augmented and Virtual Reality
- EAS 501.160: Advanced Visualization
- ARCH 591: Generative Design Computing
- ARCH 703: Virtual Engagement in Digital Technologies
  OR
- A course(s) that was approved to count towards the XR Certificate via petition
Completion of an XR project that meets the following criteria:
- Must be primarily focused on one or more XR experiences or technologies
- Demonstrates creative, original work
- Represents a level of work commensurate with at least 20% of a typical 3-credit graduate course
- Can be a project, report, presentation, etc. You are welcome to use projects that you’ve completed or are currently completing for courses, internships, etc.

Completing the Certificate

If you are a current XR student and believe you have met the requirements to complete the XR Certificate, please complete the form linked here.

Double-Counting

For most students, up to 6 credits can be “double-counted” between the XR certificate and the primary graduate degree program. However, the XR Certificate follows the Rackham Policy regarding Graduate Certificates for double-counting.