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Graduate Non-Degree Student Requirements

Whether you are considering taking a couple graduate courses to complete coursework or to feed your curiosity, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡offers a variety of non-degree programs to meet your needs.

Required Materials

Depending on your application type, you might have to prepare items to be considered for admission at Kent State. Please see the requirements below which are separated by type of non-degree graduate student.

Application Types

Graduate Admit Types

Admit TypeChoose This Option If:Credit Hour LimitsApplication Fee
(Domestic/International)		Materials Required:Enrollment Lifespan
AlumnusYou have already earned a master’s or doctoral degree from Â鶹¾«Ñ¡.Unlimited
Credits earned will not apply to a degree.		$15/$15No additional materials required.Re-enroll for up to 6 years.
CertificateYou want to earn a graduate certificate in a specific area.Limited
to credit hours required to earn the certificate.		$15/$15Additional materials required. Please view our Graduate Programs webpage for more informationUntil credential is earned.**
GuestYou have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have no current interest in pursuing a degree.Six
Credits earned will not apply to a degree.		$25/$25No additional materials required.Re-enroll for up to 6 years.*
License/Endorsement

You have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and wish to pursue teacher or principal licensure. You do not currently hold a teacher license and wish to pursue initial licensure in Middle Childhood or Special Education. You currently hold a teacher license and wish to pursue additional teacher or principal licensure.

Limited
to credit hours required to earn the license/endorsement.		$15/$15Additional materials required. Please view our Graduate Programs webpage  for more information.Until credential is earned.**
Non-DegreeYou have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and have no current interest in pursuing a degree.Unlimited
Up to 12 may be eligible to transfer to a degree program.		$15/FREEAdditional materials required. Please view our Graduate Programs webpage  for more information.1 year**

*If student is not enrolled 1 out of 3 consecutive terms, complete the reactivation form – no new app is required within the 6 year span.
**Student needs to be enrolled in 1 out of 3 consecutive terms to remain active.

 

Application Deadlines

*Application deadlines and start terms vary for each program. Please visit our Graduate Programs webpage for more information and consult with the academic department to verify program-specific application deadlines.

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Your Next Steps

If you are interested in applying to a non-degree program, the process is easy! Below you will find your next steps to join the Golden Flashes family.

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