Graduate Non-Degree Seeking Application

Before submitting an application, make sure you are familiar with the minimum requirements for admission and have reviewed the application deadlines listed below.

Non-degree status allows you to register for graduate courses without admission to a degree-seeking program. Admission as a non-degree student and successful completion of coursework while in non-degree status does not constitute admission to a degree program. To have a degree conferred you must apply and be admitted to the appropriate degree program. Unless otherwise noted, non-degree status is not eligible for federal financial aid. 

If you are currently enrolled in graduate status at Ohio University and wish to add a certificate, submit the Update of Graduate Academic Program form [PDF].  

On-Campus Programs: Persons interested in applying to Athens campus programs should reach out to the academic program directly before applying.

Online Programs: Generally, students that reside outside of the United States are not eligible to enroll in an online program. Ohio University also is unable to provide immigration support to international students in online programs. If you would like to discuss your specific situation in order to determine eligibility for admission to an online program, reach out to an OHIO Online enrollment advisor before applying.

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Non-Degree Admission Categories 

Certificate Programs
  • Participants in Ohio University’s graduate-level certificate programs in a non-degree status

Educator Workshops
  • Teacher Education Workshops for licensed teachers 

International Exchange
  • Participants in Ohio University’s graduate-level international exchange programs
  • Note: International exchange students must submit a Certificate of Good Standing with their application materials

Licensure Endorsement
  • Participants in Ohio University’s endorsement programs for licensed teachers

Medical Continuing Education
  • DO/MD with a current State of Ohio medical license for auditing hands-on courses in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine 

Medical Post-Baccalaureate
  • Applicants must first qualify through the Heritage College of Medicine  

Non-Degree
  • Admission for the purpose of taking a limited number of classes in an academic discipline without admission to a degree or certificate program 

Patton College Professional Development Institute
  • Ohio Department of Education’s Alternative Resident Educator Licensure program 

Post-Baccalaureate
  • Limited registration ability for graduate courses offered through a regional campus or Ohio Online in any term or Athens campus registration during summer term.  

Transient
  • Students in a graduate program at a different university seeking to take a limited number of courses for transfer back to their home institution.
  • Note: Transient students must submit a Certificate of Good Standing with their application materials

Application Details

Application Materials

  • Certificate of Good Standing

  • Certificate Programs

    • Completed application form
    • Application fee
    • A copy of the official transcript from the institution where a bachelor’s degree has been or will be granted
    • Additional materials as required by program (review the certificate program webpage)

  • Educator Workshops

    • Completed application form
    • Application fee
    • Applicants must include their valid Ohio teaching license number on the application form in the space provided

  • International Exchange 

    • Completed application form
    • Certificate of Good Standing
    • No transcripts are required
    • No application fee required

  • Licensure Endorsement

    • Completed application form 
    • Application fee
    • Applicants must include their valid Ohio teaching license number on the application form in the space provided

  • Medical Continuing Education

    • Completed application form
    • Copy of your current State of Ohio medical license
    • Current CV
    • Signed insurance disclaimer: “I understand that my participation in the OMM course will be covered by my personal malpractice insurance (carrier, policy number, and coverage amount) and Ohio University’s malpractice and general liability insurance are not available to me as I audit the class.”
    • No application fee required

  • Medical Post-Baccalaureate

    • Completed application form
    • Heritage College of Medicine will provide a copy of your official bachelor’s degree transcript

  • Non-degree

    • Completed application form
    • Application fee
    • Copy of the official transcript from the institution where a bachelor’s degree has been or will be granted

  • Patton College Professional Development Institute

    • Completed application form
    • Application fee
    • A copy of official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
    • Applicants must include their valid Ohio teaching license number on the application form in the space provided

  • Post-Baccalaureate

    • Completed application form
    • No transcripts are required
    • No application fee required

  • Transient

    • Completed application form
    • Application fee
    • Certificate of Good Standing
    • No transcripts are required 

Application Fees*

ApplicationCost
First Ohio University Non-degree Graduate Application $35 USD 
Subsequent/Additional Ohio University Graduate Application $25 USD 
Change of Application or Admission Term $10 USD 

All application fees are non-refundable 

*unless otherwise noted in under Application Materials.  

The Graduate College offers a waiver of the application fee for participants of the McNair Scholars Program.

Application Deadlines*

Application deadlines vary by program and not all programs admit every semester. Check the program’s webpage for admission terms and deadlines. If the program does not indicate a specific deadline, Graduate College deadlines are: 

Residential StatusFall Spring Summer 
US Citizen/Permanent Resident or student not needing I-20 or DS-2019 immigration documents August 1 December 1 April 1 
International, needing I-20 or DS-2019 May 1 November 1 March 1 

*Educator Workshop applications are due by the workshop registration deadline 

Fall 2025 non-degree applications open in mid-October 2024.

Other Ohio University Applications for Admission

**The submission of any false information or fraudulent documents in connection with the application process is grounds for rejection of the application or dismissal from Ohio University regardless of the nature of other credentials.

In providing an application and inviting application, Ohio University places itself under no obligation to admit any individual person.