What is the non-matriculated student or special student status?
The primary difference between matriculated and non-matriculated is whether or not you are degree-seeking (that is to say, whether or not you will be entitled to walk in a graduation ceremony and receive the MSEd degree after finishing your last course). Non-matriculated students are non-degree-seeking; they are simply taking a few courses within our program. This is similar to what other programs may call a “Student At Large.” The non-matriculated status allows students to be affiliated with our program without having to complete a full application. There is a separate application to complete, which is shorter and less involved than the full matriculated application. To gain admission under the non-matriculated status, you will need to submit the non-matriculated student application, a statement of purpose, official sealed transcripts and a $100 application fee. As a non-matriculated student, you may take up to four courses through the MSEd Program. If you wish to take additional clas