Non-Degree Graduate (NDG):
Eligibility for application requires a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, GPA of 2.5 or better on most recent degree, and good academic standing from former institution, and a statement of intent as to why applicant wants to take the non-degree classes. Maximum credit hours vary by program. Refer to specific graduated programs in the catalogue for additional information.
Applicants must also submit:
- Graduate Admissions Application
- Official, final and sealed transcripts from most recent degree
- Personal Affirmation Form (education only)
Note: If a non-degree graduate student selects a course offered by the School of Education that requires field experience, the non-degree graduate student must receive approval of the Dean of the School of Education before registering for the course.
Non-degree status is available for applicants who wish to take undergraduate or graduate level courses for personal or professional enrichment. No more than nine semester hours may be taken as a non-degree graduate student. Applicants who wish to enroll in more than 12 semester hours as a non-degree graduate student must apply for permission from the Dean of the School.
The non-degree graduate student must meet prerequisite course requirements for any course taken. Non-degree graduate students are not assigned an academic advisor and are allowed to register for courses on a space-available basis where size limitation is a concern.
Courses taken as a non-degree graduate student may not be applied to a degree until the applicant has completed the admissions requirements for that degree including any required admissions test. Up to 12 semester hours may be allowed to transfer into a degree program as long as it is within the six-year period. These courses will be evaluated by the Registrar and the program director or chair. Policies regarding transfer courses will apply.
Tuition for graduate courses taken as a non-degree student is charged at the graduate tuition rate.