I missed the deadline for graduate admissions but really want to get started on my degree. Can I start as a university special student?
You need to discuss your situation with an advisor in the graduate or professional program you are interested in before applying as a special student. We have created a graduate / professional school recommendation form, which we suggest you take to an advisor to see if it makes sense for you to enroll as a special student. In many cases students need prerequisite courses before they can apply to graduate or professional programs. In some cases students with degree interests are able to begin as special students, but you should research critical issues involving the transfer of credits prior to enrollment. (See Course Level and Credit Transfer.
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