Graduate/Graduate Non-Degree

Graduate/Graduate Non-Degree

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Graduate—Degree-seeking student

A student who has already earned a 4-year degree and wishes to pursue study in a graduate degree program can apply using the link below. The application should be submitted along with:

• a non-refundable application fee: $45 for domestic students, $75 for international students;
• two official transcripts from all institutions attended;
• GRE general test, GMAT, or PRAXIS scores;
• TOEFL scores from applicants whose native language is not English;
• three letters of recommendation, forwarded to the department to which admission is requested.

New Graduate student (degree-seeking)

Graduate Non-Degree-seeking student

A Graduate Non-Degree student is defined as a student who has earned a 4-year degree and who wishes to enroll in graduate or undergraduate-level courses without pursuing another degree. There is no application fee. The student is not limited to the number of credit hours taken at BGSU; however, only 9 graduate credit hours will transfer to a graduate degree program. To determine your eligibility for Federal Financial Aid, please review the Student Financial Aid (SFA) Guest Student or Non-Degree Graduate Review Form. Additional questions may be directed to the SFA office at 419-372-2651. 

When submitting a Graduate Non-Degree application, please allow 4 business days for processing. Confirmation will be sent to your email address (if provided) or home address once the application has been processed. Applicants who have indicated a felony conviction will be notified within 1 business day of any additional information that may be required.

Apply using the link below. Individuals wishing to take course work for educator (teaching, administrative, or pupil services) preparation/development, must also complete the Application to Take Educator Preparation/Development Coursework form. Mail or fax your applications to the Office of Registration and Records, BGSU, 110 Administration, Bowling Green, OH 43403, fax number 419-372-7977. Non-BGSU grads should send photocopy verification of their degrees along with their applications. For further questions related to Graduate Non-Degree enrollment, call 419-372-4444 or contact registrar@bgsu.edu.

Licensure instructions for Non-Degree

Printable Graduate Non-Degree Application

For further information, send email to: Registrar@bgsu.edu

[Please include your name, BGSU I.D.#, and contact information.]

Last updated: 09.25.13