Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Student Admission

A non-degree graduate student is one who has a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and wishes to take at least one graduate course for one or more of the reasons listed below. Graduate courses are numbered 400 or above. Students who are looking for courses numbered 399 or below, including post-baccalaureate/pre-health courses, should apply to DePaul as a non-degree seeking undergraduate student.

To apply for admission, choose the appropriate application at depaul.edu/apply.

Most CSH graduate programs allow students to take courses as non-degree students.

Why take a course as a non-degree graduate student?

Personal interest
Professional development
Graduate school preparation
Undecided on degree program
Missed degree program deadline

Admission Requirements
Minimum requirements to be admitted as a non-degree graduate student:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university
- Academic achievement in undergraduate work indicating a capacity to succeed in graduate course work (minimum 2.50/4.00 cumulative GPA)
- Approval by the director of graduate admission
Application Process
- Apply online at depaul.edu/apply
- Submit official transcripts to:
Office of Graduate Admission
College of Science and Health
DePaul University
2400 N. Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-3936

If available electronically, official transcripts can be sent from the issuing institution to cshgrad@depaul.edu.

Once all documents are received, applicants can expect to receive a decision within three business days.
Intent to Enroll
Your first step is to log into your application portal and complete the "Intent to Enroll" form. Submitting this form notifies the College of Science and Health that you intend to enroll at DePaul for the quarter stated in your offer of admission letter. When we receive your Intent to Enroll, your student record will be activated. After we process your form, you will receive an email acknowledging your intent to enroll.

If your program requires additional steps, please follow the instructions on your offer of admission letter.
Course Selection and Registration
Academic course selection and registration for non-degree seeking graduate students is a collaborative effort between the CSH Graduate Advising Office and graduate program directors. Permission is required to register for specific courses at the graduate level. Please contact the College of Science and Health Graduate Advising Office at CSHAdvising@depaul.edu for information regarding course registration.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Questions?

Contact Us
College of Science and Health
Office of Graduate Admission
2400 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614-3936
cshgrad@depaul.edu
Phone: (773) 325-7315

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST

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Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Student Admission

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Intent to Enroll

Course Selection and Registration

Tuition and Financial Aid

Questions?

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Graduate Admission