Non-Degree Options"General Non-Degree" or "Professional Non-Degree" are the two Non-Degree classifications for students just seeking one or two courses. Applicants must submit Part A of the application forms and an official transcript from the school where they received their highest degree. 1. General Non-DegreeFor students who may be considering a graduate program, are not yet sure which one to pursue but are interested in taking courses. Students are eligible to take up to two courses or six credits. Please note that not all programs allow non-degree students to enroll in their courses. Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services for the latest information. Students who later decide to apply and are admitted to a graduate program may transfer a maximum of six credits (if applicable to the program) into a graduate degree program with Graduate Program Coordinator's approval. Admission to this status requires a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the applicant's bachelor's degree program. 2. Professional Non-DegreeFor students who are NOT interested in applying for a Montclair State University graduate degree program and belong to one of the following categories:
Admission to this status requires a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the applicant's bachelor's degree program. 3. Pre-AdmitIs your application to Montclair State University still incomplete or did you miss a deadline for this term? You may want to consider attending MSU as a Pre-Admit student, a non-degree status which allows you to take up to 2 courses (6 credits) while you complete your application requirements. If so, please read the description of this status below, complete the request form and submit it to the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services. [This status is not available to international applicants seeking F-1 (student) visas.] If you have any questions, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services at (973) 655-5147 or graduate.school@montclair.edu. Minimum Requirements for the Pre-AdmitYou must have completed these parts of the application process to be eligible:
* Applicants who did not receive an undergraduate or graduate degree from a U.S. accredited college or university must also
Also, as indicated above, applicants holding or seeking F-1 (student) visas are not eligible for this status. Once all of this information is received, The Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services will review the documentation and notify you via email if you are eligible to register for courses. 4. Visiting Non-DegreeThis status applies to applicants who are graduate students in good standing at another institution who wish to take courses at MSU. Applicants must complete the online application (Non-Degree- Visiting Student) and submit official transcripts from their current institution. Upon registration, students will be assessed a non-refundable $25 Visiting Student fee. Eligibility for All Three Non-degree StatusesApplicants to any programs except the following:
In addition, the following programs require permission from the department before applicants can be approved to register for these courses. Applicants must contact the individual listed below who will notify the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services if they can authorize the registration; MS in Computer Science MA in English
MA in Counseling MA in Educational Leadership 5. Older-Adult Tuition Waiver ProgramNew Jersey residents 65 years or older are eligible to take university courses on a space-available, tuition-waiver basis. If students already have a baccalaureate degree, they must apply for admission to the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services and may be eligible to take undergraduate or graduate courses on a credit or a non-credit basis. Students may also be eligible to apply for a degree program by meeting all the necessary entrance requirements. For more information, contact the Older Adult Tuition Waiver Program, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey 07043, (973) 655-4433.
|
AdmissionsFinancial Info |