Non-degree Admission

The master's-level nondegree classification is provided in recognition of the fact that education is a lifelong process and that people may wish to enroll in one or more graduate courses at various times for personal or professional reasons without completing a degree program. Nondegree status is available for a maximum of two semester and applications to nondegree status are subject to the master/certificate deadlines. 

Application Deadlines

• Spring: October 1
• Fall: April 1

Application Fee

A nonrefundable application fee of $50 is required for each application submitted. Applicants pay by credit card online.

Application Submission

All applicants should apply online. Send all supporting materials to the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Office of Academic Assistance:

Regular mail should be delivered to our P.O. Box below and Courier packages should be sent to our street address:

Only applications completed on or before the deadline will be reviewed for admission.

Application Requirements

A completed application includes:

• A submitted online application
• Payment of the $50 application fee
• Two copies of official academic transcripts, in sealed envelopes, from each post secondary institution attended regardless of where your final degree(s) were received. Transcripts are required from each institution you attended, regardless of the length of time you attended, your status, or whether the grades are listed on another institution's transcript. This would include community colleges, study abroad programs and AP credit. If you received college level credit, a transcript should be submitted for review.
• Written Statement which includes the reason for applying to nondegree status and a list of courses in which the student wishes to enroll.
• Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) 

Admission Contact

Graduate Admissions
Office of Academic Assistance
E-mail: GradAYS@gsu.edu
Phone: (404) 413-0021