For doctoral applicants, a writing sample is judged for evidence of the applicant's ability to consider and write about complex ideas. Finally, letters that attest to the applicant's academic, scholarly, and professional potential are examined. Non-Degree Admission Students not seeking a degree may be allowed to take course work in the Department. Criteria for admission to either category are established by the Graduate School. Coursework, however, cannot be used in qualifying for later admission to a degree program.
Admission is terminated if there is no registration in three consecutive academic year semesters.
Students in this status are not eligible to hold appointments as Graduate Teaching or Research Assistants or Fellow, nor can they qualify for student financial aid. Only six hours earned as an Advanced Special Student can be applied to a master's degree program. The Visiting Graduate Student status is designed to provide an opportunity for students matriculated in another university to take course work in the Department. Ordinarily, admission in this category is offered for one year only. EDCI Webpages developed and maintained by Dian Poore.