Nondegree
graduate study is available at the discretion of each of the graduate programs. Enrollment
is on a part-time, nonmatriculated basis.
Students
registered for nondegree study are allowed to take up to 12 graduate credits*
(varies by program). Once this nondegree credit limit is reached, students
are encouraged to apply to the regular, degree-seeking program. Students
who successfully complete courses under the nondegree program may receive as
many as 12 graduate degree credits. To exercise this option, student must seek
the credits within five years of taking the courses. In addition, they
must apply and gain admission to a graduate degree program appropriate to the
courses completed. Students must maintain a B average or better in their
coursework.
- A
bachelor's degree and undergraduate transcripts are REQUIRED.
- Letters
of recommendation and GRE scores are NOT REQUIRED.
- In
the Online Schedule of Classes only
courses designated as AVAILABLE FOR NM STUDENTS are available to
nondegree students. Courses designated with nonmatriculated students
need instructor or program director approval (NM STU NEED INST OR PROG
DIR APPV) must obtain departmental approval. Courses with neither
notation are NOT open to nondegree enrollment.
- Nondegree
enrollment (master's level only) is not available in all subject areas.
Please see the Online
Schedule of Classes.
Nondegree Application and
Registration Instructions- Apply online and indicate
that you are applying for the nondegree
program.
- Once you have
submitted the application and have been admitted, you may register for
classes. However, please first access the Online Schedule of Classes to
determine if courses still have space availability (if open or closed).
- Register for
courses by completing the Nondegree
Registration/Approval Form. Form
must be approved by your program director or by the Graduate School-Newark
dean's office before submitting to the Office of the Registrar.
- Term bills
may be paid online at www.studentabc.rutgers.edu
one day following registration.
* Registration for nondegree
coursework beyond 12 credits will be at the discretion of the academic
department and the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School-Newark. These
students are required to submit undergraduate transcripts with their
application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Admission 
