Application Types

There are two types of applications from which students may choose.

By submitting a degree seeking application, students are admitted into a degree program intending to complete the classes required to graduate with a degree.

Non-degree seeking admission replaces a practice formerly known as open enrollment that allowed students to take classes without being admitted.

Beginning with the fall 2004 semester, all new students must declare their educational intentions by choosing an appropriate admission type when they enter the university.

Students who have attended MSC previously under open enrollment must now choose to:

• Continue as a non-degree seeking student by applying under the new non-degree seeking admission option;
• or Apply as a degree-seeking student. Students who intend to earn certificates or degrees should choose this option.

Degree-Seeking Admission

This track is designed for students taking classes to earn a certificate or degree.

Degree-seeking students are eligible to receive financial aid, apply for international student visas, and earn university certificates and degrees.

Learn more about the admission requirements for degree-seeking students.

Non-Degree Seeking Admission

This track is designed for students taking classes for personal interest, professional development, recreation, or any reason other than to earn a certificate or degree.

The process has been streamlined:

• Easy electronic application form.
• No application fee.
• No application deadlines.
• No transcripts or test scores to submit.

Students who miss the application deadline for degree-seeking status may also attend classes under this option, subject to the important restrictions noted below.

Non-degree seeking admission status remains active as long as you register for at least one course per academic year or until it is replaced by admission to a certificate or degree program.

Students who miss more than one academic year must re-apply upon return.

Restrictions

Non-degree seeking students are not eligible to receive financial aid, apply for international student visas, or earn university certificates or degrees.