Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Admission & Application Requirements

If you have a baccalaureate degree and want to take courses for graduate credit but are not seeking admission to a graduate program, you may enroll as a "graduate special" student (admission status is "graduate unclassified"). International students who require an I‐20 and Visa are not eligible for admission as non‐degree seeking students.

  1. Students who later wish to be admitted to a graduate degree program must submit a new application and meet all admission criteria for the specific program.
  2. Credits earned as a Graduate Special student may later be applied to a degree program with advisor approval, but cannot exceed nine (9) semester credits.
  3. Graduate Special students are not eligible for most types of financial aid.
  4. Students who are denied admission to a degree program may register as Graduate Special students only with special permission from the graduate program coordinator.

Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Student Application Instructions

Admission Requirement
Instructions
  1. Online graduate application

Submit the Graduate Online Application.

  1. $35 Non-Refundable application fee for all graduate MSUM applications

After you complete the Graduate Online Application:

  • Log in to eServices with your StarID
  • Click on Bills and Payment, and you will be able to pay the application fee using a credit or debit card
  1. Proof of baccalaureate degree (unofficial transcripts accepted)
  • Log in to the Self Service Center site (allow 24 hours after application submission before logging in)
  • Select the “Applications” tab, where you will see your graduate application listed
  • Select “Summary” on the Non-Degree Seeking application and upload a transcript that shows your degree completion by selecting the “Upload” link under the “Action” column

You do not need to order transcripts from MSUM or other Minnesota State System institutions. See Transcript Policy for more details.