Acceptance
Graduate students may be accepted under three categories: Fully Matriculated, Provisionally Accepted, or Special Student. The application process must be completed in order to be considered a “fully matriculated” or “provisionally accepted” student. “Special students” must register through the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Fully Matriculated Students
Those who have met all of the requirements for admission and have been accepted by the graduate program are considered fully matriculated students.
Provisionally Accepted Students
Applicants whose undergraduate cumulative GPA falls below the minimum standard for admission, those who require additional prerequisite coursework, or who may benefit from close academic supervision, those whose academic profile meets admissions standards but whose English language proficiency does not meet the minimum requirement may be admitted as provisionally accepted students. Provisionally accepted students must complete any requirements outlined in the letter of provisional acceptance sent by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Upon completion of the requirements, the application file will be reviewed for consideration as a fully matriculated student.
Special Students
Special students are those who are taking courses and have not decided to matriculate into a graduate program. Special students are considered non-matriculated students and may only complete a maximum of 6 to 9 credit hours at the University, per approval of the graduate program. Students who want to take courses beyond these initial credits must be admitted into a graduate program. This option is not available to all programs and it must be approved by the Office of Graduate Admissions.