Apply to Clemson as a Graduate Nondegree-Seeking Student
If you are interested in taking graduate-level classes at Clemson but not attaining a degree, you will apply as a nondegree-seeking student. Nondegree applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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What Does It Mean To Be a Graduate Nondegree-Seeking Student?
Admission to the “nondegree” category is limited primarily to those who may benefit professionally from additional study at the graduate level. Students working toward a teaching certificate or recertification or an add-on certificate to augment professional credentials would be nondegree students. As a nondegree student, you must receive permission from the program coordinator or the department chair of your program before you enroll in any graduate course.
How To Become a Graduate Nondegree-Seeking Student
If you wish to apply as a graduate nondegree student, you must complete an application for Graduate Admission.
Supporting Material
In general, the only supporting material you’ll need for nondegree admission is a transcript showing an appropriate background and confirming the awarding of a bachelor’s degree or higher. Please confirm you have the appropriate materials with the department you’re applying to. In most cases, international students are not eligible for nondegree status.
Reach out to the Graduate School admissions team with any questions.
Nondegree Checklist
If you’ve already earned a bachelor’s degree or higher but you’re interested in taking undergraduate courses, please use the checklist below to determine your best next step:
Returning Nondegree Graduate Students
If you’ve been enrolled previously at Clemson any time in the past six years as a nondegree student and you wish to return and continue in this status, then you do not need to complete the online application. Instead, please complete the Graduate Request for Reentrance form.
Graduate Request for Reentrance (PDF)