Graduate Non-Degree Seeking Application
Before submitting an application, make sure you are familiar with the minimum requirements for admission and have reviewed the application deadlines listed below.
Non-degree status allows you to register for graduate courses without admission to a degree-seeking program. Admission as a non-degree student and successful completion of coursework while in non-degree status does not constitute admission to a degree program. To have a degree conferred you must apply and be admitted to the appropriate degree program. Unless otherwise noted, non-degree status is not eligible for federal financial aid.
If you are currently enrolled in graduate status at 51社区 and wish to add a certificate, submit the Update of Graduate Academic Program form [PDF].
On-Campus Programs: Persons interested in applying to Athens campus programs should reach out to the academic program directly before applying.
Online Programs: Generally, students that reside outside of the United States are not eligible to enroll in an online program. 51社区 also is unable to provide immigration support to international students in online programs. If you would like to discuss your specific situation in order to determine eligibility for admission to an online program, reach out to an OHIO Online enrollment advisor before applying.
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Non-Degree Admission Categories
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- Participants in 51社区鈥檚 graduate-level certificate programs in a non-degree status
Educator Workshops
- Teacher Education Workshops for licensed teachers
International Exchange
- Participants in 51社区鈥檚 graduate-level international exchange programs
- Note: International exchange students must submit a Certificate of Good Standing with their application materials
Licensure Endorsement
- Participants in 51社区鈥檚 endorsement programs for licensed teachers
Medical Continuing Education
- DO/MD with a current State of Ohio medical license for auditing hands-on courses in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Medical Post-Baccalaureate
- Applicants must first qualify through the Heritage College of Medicine
Non-Degree
- Admission for the purpose of taking a limited number of classes in an academic discipline without admission to a degree or certificate program
Patton College Professional Development Institute
- Ohio Department of Education鈥檚 Alternative Resident Educator Licensure program
Post-Baccalaureate
- Limited registration ability for graduate courses offered through a regional campus or Ohio Online in any term or Athens campus registration during summer term.
Transient
- Students in a graduate program at a different university seeking to take a limited number of courses for transfer back to their home institution.
- Note: Transient students must submit a Certificate of Good Standing with their application materials
Application Details
Application Materials
Certificate of Good Standing
- All transient and international exchange students applying for non-degree graduate programs must submit a Certificate of Good Standing.
- All transient and international exchange students applying for non-degree graduate programs must submit a Certificate of Good Standing.
Certificate Programs
- Completed application form
- Application fee
- A copy of the official transcript from the institution where a bachelor鈥檚 degree has been or will be granted
- Additional materials as required by program (review the certificate program webpage)
Educator Workshops
- Completed application form
- Application fee
- Applicants must include their valid Ohio teaching license number on the application form in the space provided
International Exchange
- Completed application form
- Certificate of Good Standing
- No transcripts are required
- No application fee required
Licensure Endorsement
- Completed application form
- Application fee
- Applicants must include their valid Ohio teaching license number on the application form in the space provided
Medical Continuing Education
- Completed application form
- Copy of your current State of Ohio medical license
- Current CV
- Signed insurance disclaimer: 鈥淚 understand that my participation in the OMM course will be covered by my personal malpractice insurance (carrier, policy number, and coverage amount) and 51社区鈥檚 malpractice and general liability insurance are not available to me as I audit the class.鈥
- No application fee required
Medical Post-Baccalaureate
- Completed application form
- Heritage College of Medicine will provide a copy of your official bachelor鈥檚 degree transcript
Non-degree
- Completed application form
- Application fee
- Copy of the official transcript from the institution where a bachelor鈥檚 degree has been or will be granted
Patton College Professional Development Institute
- Completed application form
- Application fee
- A copy of official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Applicants must include their valid Ohio teaching license number on the application form in the space provided
Post-Baccalaureate
- Completed application form
- No transcripts are required
- No application fee required
Transient
- Completed application form
- Application fee
- Certificate of Good Standing
- No transcripts are required
Application Fees*
| Application | Cost |
|---|---|
| First Ohio University Non-degree Graduate Application | $35 USD |
| Subsequent/Additional 51社区 Graduate Application | $25 USD |
| Change of Application or Admission Term | $10 USD |
All application fees are non-refundable
*unless otherwise noted in under Application Materials.
The Graduate College offers a waiver of the application fee for participants of the McNair Scholars Program.
Application Deadlines*
Application deadlines vary by program and not all programs admit every semester. Check the program鈥檚 webpage for admission terms and deadlines. If the program does not indicate a specific deadline, Graduate College deadlines are:
| Residential Status | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Citizen/Permanent Resident or student not needing I-20 or DS-2019 immigration documents | August 1 | December 1 | April 1 |
| International, needing I-20 or DS-2019 | May 1 | November 1 | March 1 |
*Educator Workshop applications are due by the workshop registration deadline
Fall 2025 non-degree applications open in mid-October 2024.
Other 51社区 Applications for Admission
**The submission of any false information or fraudulent documents in connection with the application process is grounds for rejection of the application or dismissal from 51社区 regardless of the nature of other credentials.
In providing an application and inviting application, 51社区 places itself under no obligation to admit any individual person.