Program Description

Application Requirements

Program-Specific Instructions

Non-degree status enables students to enroll in courses for which they are qualified without seeking formal admission to a degree program. Non-degree admission does not guarantee enrollment in any specific course or future degree program. Enrollment in specific courses is based on eligibility criteria and availability of space in courses.

All non-degree applicants must complete a non-degree online application for admission and supply official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions they have attended. Non-degree applications and their established deadlines are available online through the Office of Admissions website. For detailed information regarding non-degree admission policies and procedures, please see Mason's online catalog.

All students in non-degree status should review the non-degree enrollment policies outlined in the catalog. Undergraduates can seek academic advising through the Center for Academic Advising, Retention, and Transitions, and graduate non-degree students should contact the appropriate program coordinator with any advising needs.

Restrictions

• A student cannot graduate or receive a degree while in non-degree status.
• Non-Degree graduate students may not register for classes numbered 800 or higher.
• There are strict limits on the number of credits students can transfer from non-degree status into a degree program. Most programs only allow up to 9 credits.
• International students are typically not admitted in non-degree status with the exception of students in the INTO Mason program.

English Proficiency Requirements

All Mason students must have a full command of academic English to be successful in their studies. For this reason, Mason requires applicants to demonstrate English proficiency for admission consideration, regardless of citizenship. Click here to view the requirements.

International Transcript Requirements

All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation. You should submit your application 6 weeks prior to the deadline if you plan to utilize Mason’s free evaluation service. For expedited service, students may submit their documents to any NACES member organization at their own expense. If you decide to use an external evaluation service or if your program requires an outside evaluation, GPA and Degree equivalences must be included with your course-by-course evaluation. Mason evaluations are used for internal purposes and are not released to applicants. For information on international transcript requirements, go here.