Most programs allow students with a bachelor’s degree or higher to take courses as non-degree students. The non-degree designation allows students to take courses without being formally admitted to the University. If a student decides to matriculate into a program within six years of completing the non-degree course(s), the credits are, generally, transferable if the student received a B- or better. Most graduate certificate programs allow a maximum of 6 credits (two 3-credit courses) to be taken as a non-degree student before the student needs to apply for admission into the program. Most master's programs allow a maximum of 12 credits (four 3-credit courses) to be taken as a non-degree student before the student needs to apply for admission into the program. Non-degree students in these courses pay a comprehensive fee of $925 per credit or $2,775 for a 3-credit course. The cost is the same for in-state, out-of-state, and international students.

If you are interested in taking more than one course as a non-degree student, please complete one form for each course.