Non-Degree Application Process

A limited number of applicants may be granted admission as special (non-degree) students, to take courses earning academic credit. Appropriate candidates for non-degree status would include fellows in clinical departments in the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, or graduates of our degree programs seeking selected additional courses.

Non-degree applicants should note:

  • No more than 12 points may be taken in non-degree status.
  • Non-Degree admission does not guarantee admission as a degree student.
  • You cannot submit both a degree application and non-degree application for the same entry term.
  • Financial aid and housing are not available to non-degree students.
  • Not all programs or courses are available to students with non-degree status, i.e. core classes.  Please visit our schedule of classes for more information.
  • Acceptance as a special/non-degree student is dependent on space availability.

Application Instructions:

For those applicants interested in taking one or two courses for professional development purposes, etc. this can be accomplished by submitting the following:

  • an online application,
  • two letters of recommendation,
  • official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended,
  • a current résumé or CV, and
  • a 500 word personal statement which specifies the course(s) you are interested in taking and why.

Applicant Deadline Dates:

  • Fall - July 15th
  • Spring - October 15th