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Non-Degree Seeking Students
A non-degree seeking or special student is one who would be eligible for admission as a degree or certificate candidate to the chosen program, but who is not interested in pursuing the credential.
Admitted Students With Non-Degree Seeking/Special Status Are:
- Permitted to enroll in courses for which they satisfy the prerequisites
- Permitted to take up to 4 courses
- Not qualified to receive financial aid
- Not eligible for graduation
- Required to re-apply to become degree-seeking (acceptance not guaranteed)
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, a non-degree seeking or special student must submit the following:
- A completed application.
Please indicate “non-degree seeking” under the AAP Program tab in the application. - Official transcripts for the highest degree attained:
JHU AAP prefers to accept official transcripts that are electronically sent directly from the granting institution and emailed to [email protected]. If your institution does not provide electronic transcripts, request that your institution send an official transcript directly to:
Johns Hopkins University
Advanced Academic Programs
Transcript Processing Center
851 Trafalgar Court
Suite 420 West
Maitland, FL 32751 - Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Writing sample
Applicants for all programs must follow the same application process as degree-seeking students. Please refer to the program-specific web pages for admissions requirements.