What is a Non-Degree Student?
A Non-Degree Student is someone who enrolls in credit-bearing courses without enrolling in a degree program. Reasons for enrolling as a non-degree student might include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Professional development for career advancement which may require taking individual courses, but not a full degree.
- Lifelong learners looking to expand their knowledge for personal enrichment or professional growth.
- Students fulfilling academic prerequisites for advanced study or future degree programs.
- Visiting students who want to take courses and transfer credits back to their home college.
- Many additional reasons specific to your unique situation.
Important Information:
- Financial Aid Eligibility: Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.
- Credit Limit:
- Undergraduate: A maximum of 12 credits may be completed before declaring a degree.
- Graduate: A maximum of 18 credits may be completed before declaring a degree.
- Course Availability: Enrollment does not guarantee course availability. Students are responsible for confirming course offerings, and registration is on a space-available basis.
- Course Load: Students may take 1 or 2 courses per 7-week term, depending on course availability.
Admissions Information
Admissions Requirements for Online Undergraduate Programs
Application: Completed and signed - Apply online for free!
- Official transcripts:
- High School or GED
- College (must be submitted from all institutions attended)
- How to Request a Transcript: View FAQs about requesting a transcript from your previous school(s).
- Note for International Students: International applicants will comply with the same requirements as US applicants with a few additional elements. Please see the Prospective International Students' First Stop website for details.
Admissions Requirements for Graduate Programs
- Application: Completed and signed - Apply online for free!
- Official transcript(s):
- From the degree-conferring undergraduate (and graduate if applicable) institution* you attended, preferably (but not necessarily) from a college or university that is institutionally accredited and endorsed by CHEA.
- *Applicants with unaccredited Bachelor's Degrees can be considered for admission on a case by case basis.
- Transcripted studies should reflect adequate preparation for study in the relevant graduate program.
- How to Request a Transcript: View FAQs about requesting a transcript from your previous schools.
- From the degree-conferring undergraduate (and graduate if applicable) institution* you attended, preferably (but not necessarily) from a college or university that is institutionally accredited and endorsed by CHEA.
- Possible Program-Specific Requirements: A few of Eastern’s specific graduate programs may have additional admissions requirements. Please contact your enrollment counselor to learn about any additional requirements.
- Note for International Students: International applicants will comply with the same requirements as US applicants with a few additional elements. Please see the Prospective International Students' First Stop website for details.
How to Submit your Official Transcript(s)
Follow the Instructions: Order your official transcripts, fill out any information required, and pay any fees that might be requested. You may be asked to fill in this info about Eastern:
- Our Address: Please have your transcript mailed to “Eastern University, GPS Admissions, 1300 Eagle Rd, St. Davids, PA 19087.”
- Our Email: If they have an option for electronic delivery, you may have your transcript sent to gpsadm@eastern.edu.
Read additional FAQs about How to Request a Transcript.
Questions?
Call: 1-800-452-0996
Email: gpsadmissions@eastern.edu
Short Inquiry Form: Fill the request info form to connect with our helpful enrollment team!