Non-Matriculated Graduate Student Status
Information for prospective students interested in taking School of Professional Development graduate courses.
What is a non-matriculated student?
"Non-matriculated" just means that a student has not been formally admitted into a graduate program. This option is designed for students who have earned a bachelor's degree and:
- Missed the application deadline for a graduate program but want to get started right away
- Want to take a course or two before committing to a graduate program
- Need a course that SBU offers to transfer into another institution
The School of Professional Development (SPD) allows non-matriculated (GSP) students to take courses on a space-available basis with the permission of the program director.
The following SPD programs welcome GSP students:
Transferring Credits Into an SPD Graduate Program
GSP students are not limited in the number of courses they can take. However, there are limits to the number of credits they can transfer into a graduate program. If they plan to matriculate into a degree or certificate program, they are advised to submit their applications before they reach these limits.
View the SPD Bulletinfor transfer credit details.
Applying as a Non-Matriculated Graduate Student
Prospective students apply through the Graduate School.
Enrolling in a Course
Once they have been admitted as a GSP student, they should contact the graduate program to request permission for the specific course they would like to take.
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