Non-Degree Seeking Students
Minimum requirements for Non-Degree Seeking Graduate admission include:
Final degree awarded from an institute of higher education comparable to a U.S. Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited university or college as evaluated under the University of Arizona Graduate College policies.
Such students may enroll in graduate-level course work as their qualifications and performance permit. It is advisable to contact the department(s) offering courses of interest, to insure that the courses are available to non-degree students.
Up to 12 units of graduate credit earned in Non-Degree status and/or transferred from other institutions, may be allowed for use toward an advanced degree once the student obtains regular admission to a degree program. Students in Non-Degree status must be admitted to a degree seeking program in order to complete a graduate degree.
International applicants requiring a student visa are not eligible for graduate Non-Degree admission. International students who currently hold a US visa that permits study must meet all of the admissions requirements for international students (including proof of English proficiency) and must submit copies of their visa and visa documents. Additional documentation may be required and it is always best to work with Graduate College closely before applying in this status if you are an international student.
The Graduate College requires that all applications and fees for Non-Degree status be submitted no later than the day before classes begin to avoid late registration penalties assessed by the Bursar's Office. Students who do not submit their application, fee, and registration payment by the first day of class will be assessed late penalties. Refer to the Bursar's Office web site for current information. Note that students in Non-Degree status are not eligible for federal financial aid or for any financial assistance offered by The University of Arizona.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum required cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 may choose to satisfy their Graduate College minimum GPA requirement while in graduate Non-Degree Status. Students who complete 12 semester units of non-degree graded (A,B,C) 500 level or higher coursework with a minimum grade-point average of 3.00 are eligible to apply to a degree program. Once students have received 12 or more graduate units, the graduate GPA will be the only GPA the Graduate College will use to finalize admission. Individual programs may still consider all coursework when making recommendation decisions for a particular degree program.