91ÉçÇø

Earn 91ÉçÇø graduate credits without enrolling

91ÉçÇø's graduate non-degree (non-matriculated) study option allows students with a bachelor's degree to take graduate-level courses without enrolling in a full degree program. 

Follow the application instructions below if you have a bachelor's degree and wish to take classes in a non-degree/non-matriculated student status. 

Note: International students who currently hold, or plan to obtain, an F-1 or J-1 visa are not eligible for non-degree/non-matriculated study. 

Reminders before you apply as a non-matriculated student

• The non-matriculated application on this page is for graduate students only. If you are an undergraduate student, visit this Undergraduate Admissions webpage.
• We recommend you begin the application process at least one month prior to the start of the semester in which you would like to begin class(es). 
• We encourage you to submit the online application and your transcript(s) at least one week prior to the start of the semester in which you would like to begin class(es).
• The online application closes prior to the add/drop deadline, which is approximately two weeks after the start of c second week of classes in the fall and spring semesters. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be processed.
• If you are admitted to non-degree/non-matriculated study, you will be able to register for most courses. However, some departments limit registration to certain, specified classes. You are responsible for verifying that the courses you would like to take are available for the semester in which you would like to take them. Contact the graduate director in your academic department of interest with your specific course/registration questions.
• An undergraduate course taken by a 91ÉçÇø graduate student appears on their 91ÉçÇø transcript and counts toward overall credit. However, an undergraduate-level course does not fulfill graduate degree requirements and does not count toward the graduate GPA.
• An application fee refund is not available if the courses that you would like to register for are full or not available to non-degree/non-matriculated students.
• Non-degree/non-matriculated students may defer an offer of admission by one semester.

How to apply 

1. Review the schedule of classes

To make sure you're available during the class times of the classes you'd like to take, we strongly recommend that you review the class schedule on the Schedule of Classes webpage before submitting your application. 

2. Submit the online graduate application and transcript(s) for non-degree/non-matriculated study

• You will need a valid email address to create an . 
• Upload your transcript(s) to the online application. 
  • Scan and upload the files with care, making sure they are clear, legible and complete. The graduate admissions committee will receive the files you scan and upload.
  • Preferred file format is PDF. Other accepted file formats include .doc, .docx, .rtf, .jpg and .tif.
  • Do not mail hard (paper) copies of any application materials unless specifically requested by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
• Pay the $50 (USD) non-refundable non-degree/non-matriculated study application fee.
  • 91ÉçÇø accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit card. Your credit card bill serves as your receipt.
  • 91ÉçÇø is happy to be able to grant application fee waivers to CSTEP, EOP, HEOP, LSAMP Program, Project 1000, SEEK Program or TRIO Program (McNair Scholars Program, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, etc.) students. Please provide a certified letter from your program official attesting to your participation. Documents can be uploaded directly on the application or by emailing gradadmission@binghamton.edu.
  • GEM Fellowship applicants are eligible for an Application Fee Waiver until January 15th only. Submit a copy of your GEM interface homepage indicating that your overall application status is complete. Documents can be uploaded directly on the application or by emailing gradadmission@binghamton.edu.
  • United States Armed Forces veterans and active duty service members are also eligible for an application fee waiver. Please submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or your Status Report Pursuant to Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (as downloaded from ). Documents can be uploaded directly on the application or by emailing them to gradadmission@binghamton.edu. 
  • Some academic departments are able to grant application fee waivers as well. If you do not belong to any of the groups above, please review your department’s webpage for any fee waiver eligibility information. If you still have questions, or if this information is not available, we recommend you reach out to your academic department. 
  • Please note that a request for an application fee waiver may take 2 to 3 business days to process. Please wait for an email stating that your request has been approved before submitting your application. If you have any questions about this process, please contact us at gradadmission@binghamton.edu.
• Submit the online application and your transcript(s). 

If you are a former 91ÉçÇø student (undergraduate, graduate or non-degree/non-matriculated) and have changed your name, file an official name change form with the Office of Financial Aid and Student Records before submitting an application.

3. Receive your admission decision

Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email from the Office of Graduate Admissions. (Add "gradadmission@binghamton.edu" to your email address book or contact list. Don't forget to check your spam folder!) If you have been accepted, you will also receive an admission letter.

4. If accepted, complete the requirements for new non-degree/non-matriculated students

New student requirements will be available to you upon your acceptance. You will be able to register for class(es) through  immediately prior to the start of the semester. You will be billed after you have registered for class(es).