The Graduate Non-Degree (GND) Program is for students who already have a bachelor’s degree, or higher degree, who wish to enroll in graduate courses but not seek a graduate degree. GND students may enroll in graduate courses only, or enroll in a combination of graduate and undergraduate courses in the same semester. Graduate Non-Degree students pay graduate tuition rates. The GND program may be for students who:

• did not complete their application by the admission deadline,
• want to take courses in the spring semester prior to being admitted in the fall,
• want to “test the graduate school waters first”
• think they do not have enough sociology background for graduate work yet
• have been out of school for a long time
• have a low undergraduate GPA

If any of these situations apply to you, think about taking some graduate courses with us as a GND student before you apply. It’s a good way for us to get to know each other and for you to supplement your application. Go to the GND Program to read more about, and apply to, the GND program. Keep in mind that acceptance to the GND program does not guarantee admission into the graduate program. If you are later admitted to the Sociology MA Degree program, we will consider counting up to 12 credits taken in the GND program towards meeting the requirement of the MA degree. Only courses with a B or higher will be considered.