Graduate Non-Degree Status

The Graduate Non-Degree classification is for domestic students who wish to enroll in graduate courses but who do not wish to pursue a graduate degree at the University or whose applications are incomplete. Graduate non-degree applicants must show proof of having earned a baccalaureate degree at the time the application. At the end of the first semester of course work, the Graduate Non-Degree student may be required to furnish an official transcript showing at minimum a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Upon application, the non-degree seeking student is required to sign the Graduate Non-Degree Agreement form agreeing that coursework taken above 12 credits while in non-degree status will not apply to degree programs. Academic areas may restrict non-degree students to designated courses only. Graduate Non-Degree students who later decide to matriculate for a degree must submit a new admissions application to The Graduate School and must meet all admissions requirements.

A student can apply a maximum of 12 (twelve) credit hours earned while in non-degree status towards a degree program. Some academic units may have more restrictive policies regarding the number of non-degree hours that count toward the degree. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more detailed information.

Non-degree students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in graduate courses in order to re-enroll and are not eligible for graduate assistantships or financial aid.

Graduate non-degree students are responsible for being thoroughly familiar with the rules, regulations, and degree requirements of the Graduate School and of the academic units, as well as with the Code of Student Conduct. Non-degree students must also maintain a 3.00 GPA in graduate courses in order to re-enroll and are not eligible for graduate assistantships or federal financial aid.