Non-degree Graduate Status

Enrollment in the Division of Continuing & International Education includes students who are not seeking a degree at the University of Miami and meet the criteria below:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or valid visa holder
  • Non-degree seeking students do not qualify for student visas
  • Classes (600/700 level lecture classes only) approved by BOTH the academic department and the Division of Continuing and International Education
  • Students can enroll in a lifetime maximum of two graduate credit classes* at UM through the Division of Continuing & International Education (600 - 700 level lecture classes ONLY); however, students are not eligible to enroll in "0" Research Credit Courses.  

*Some departments/programs do not participate in the Non-Degree Graduate Status. 

Please note the $75 application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE

Employees and Dependents

University of Miami Employees and Dependents are eligible for a reduced application fee.

If you have any questions prior to your application email umnondegree@miami.edu or call at 305-284-3889. Please contact us to find out if the specific course you are interested in is open for enrollment as a non-degree graduate student. If you are intending to take 100-500 level lecture classes, you MUST review the Undergraduate Non-Degree application process. 

Online Application Submission Dates

Term Application Opens Application Closes Last Day For Documents

Spring - 2025

September 6, 2024

December 6, 2024

December 13, 2024
Summer A, B, C - 2025 January 14, 2025 April 16, 2025 April 21, 2025
Fall- 2025 May 16, 2025 July 16, 2025 July 23, 2025

 

Application Process

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  • Step 1: Apply for non-degree graduate status

    Each student status in the Division of Continuing & International Education adheres to unique requirement criteria and regulations. Please be sure you apply to the specific status that meets your needs, as the status may not be changed for that semester, 

    • If English is not your native language a copy of your TOEFL* with the required minimum score of 550
    • 1-20s are not issued for non-degree seeking students

    *Email all supporting documents to umnondegree@miami.edu. 

     

  • Step 2: Choose your class and obtain permission from the professor to enroll

    • Select classes (600/700 level lecture classes only) using the academic bulletin or Search for Classes
    • Contact the professor of the course and ask for approval to enroll
      • Approval is at the discretion of the professor or program director (Miami Herbert Business School DOES NOT participate in the non-degree graduate program)
      • Students are limited to two (2) lifetime classes in non-degree graduate status
      • If approval is given, the professor must send an email with your name and the course information to umnondegree@miami.edu confirming their approval of enrollment to the specific class (the approval must be received directly from the instructor)
      • It is recommended that you request the professor copy you on the email so you can confirm that is has been sent

  • Step 3: Submit a Course Request Form

    Once the approval email has been received, submit the Course Request Form to umnondegree@miami.edu.

    • When filling out Course Request Form make sure to include:
      • Name
      • ID – Student number
      • Semester
      • Name of class, number of class, and section number
      • Contact number and e-mail
      • Signature

  • Step 4: Confirm your schedule and pay on CaneLink

    • Confirm your registration is correct in CaneLink 
    • Make Payment - students are responsible for tuition and fees upon registration 

    Once you have registered for a semester all changes to your schedule (adds and drops*) must be done by completing a Drop/Add form. Not attending or not paying does not drop you from a class.


    *Students wishing to drop all courses they are currently enrolled in must follow the University of Miami Withdrawal Process.

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