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An applicant who plans to take courses for personal enrichment, professional development, or certification will be classified as a special (non-degree) student if admission is granted.\u00a0 The special (non-degree) student must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree with no less than a 2.50 cumulative grade point average from an accredited institution.<\/span><\/p>


Admission<\/strong><\/p>

Applicants for special (non-degree) student status are required to provide the Graduate College with an official transcript from an accredited institution and obtain approval of the department, and\/or the Graduate College to enroll in University courses as a special (non-degree) student.\u00a0 In addition, applicants must complete an online application and a $50 non-refundable application fee<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Additional Rules Governing the Admission\u00a0includes the following:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Students seeking a change of status from special (non-degree) student to a degree program must submit a new completed application packet (and fee) for admission to the desired degree program through the Graduate College.\u00a0 This should be done before the completion of nine (9) credit hours.<\/li>
  • A maximum of nine (9) semester hours of credit with a grade of \u201cB\u201d or better, earned while a special (non-degree) student may be applied toward fulfillment of the requirements for a regular degree program at the discretion of the academic department.<\/li>
  • Failure to enroll for any semester after the initial enrollment term constitutes a withdrawal from the program and necessitates application for readmission to the Graduate College.\u00a0 All special (non-degree) students applying for re-entry to the Graduate College must\u00a0submit the following; a completed online application form, $50 non-refundable fee, and official transcript(s) from each college\/university attended, if not already on file.<\/li>

  • According to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, special (non-degree) students are not eligible to receive federal funding. \u00a0The Graduate College advises you to consult immediately with the financial aid office to discuss funding options, if so desired.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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