The Graduate School Future Students

Getting To Know You:
What Kind Of Graduate Student Are You?

Navigating the maze of academia can be a bit confusing at times. So first things first—we're going to help you define what type of graduate student you are or plan to become:

• Full Time Matriculated
  Graduate students who are accepted into a degree-bearing graduate-level program and are currently enrolled in graduate courses. Full time students take 9 or more graduate credits per semester.
  

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• Part Time Matriculated
  Graduate students who are accepted into a degree-bearing graduate-level program and are currently enrolled in graduate courses. Part time matriculated students take anywhere from 1 to 4.5 graduate credits per semester. This is the enrollment of choice for working professionals.

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• Pre-Matriculated
  This is the initial status of those who have initiated the graduate application process online in time to register for a semester's courses—but before they have been formally accepted into their program of choice. These candidates have filled out the graduate application form online (see bold link below), received their Banner ID via email, but have yet to submit every item required to complete their application to The Graduate School OR have yet to received a decision regarding their graduate application. They are eligible to register for up to 9 total credits of graduate coursework (not all in the same semester) while they complete their graduate application (transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc) and await a decision.

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    • Click here to register for graduate courses toward your intended advanced degree (opens in a new window)
    • Reasons for taking courses before your application is complete or you are formally admitted into a program: If the grade(s) received from courses taken at the graduate level are high (4.0), this evidence of ability may be considered by programs when making admission decisions regarding your in-progress application.
    • Restrictions: Students should be aware, however, that any courses taken as a "pre-matriculated" student, may not fit into programs that do not require these courses. Courses taken will also not be accepted into programs, if students do not qualify for admission or if the credits are older than 10 years.
    • When courses count: Students who have been accepted into a Rowan University Graduate program are upgraded to “matriculated” status. Up to nine credits of applicable graduate level courses, taken prior to receiving an acceptance letter, may be counted toward a Rowan degree. Consult the program advisor for specific details.
    • Click here to begin the online portion of your graduate application (opens in a new window) *Note that a $50 non-refundable application fee (payable by credit card) is required to complete this online form. You will be able to begin registering for graduate courses as a pre-matriculated student shortly after the completion of the online (personal information, etc) portion of the application.
      


• Non-Matriculated/Take-a-Course
  The interchangable terms for those who wish to take graduate courses—up to 9 total credits on a part-time basis—here at Rowan University before seeking admittance into a program.

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    • Click here to register for graduate courses using Take-a-Course (opens in a new window) *Note that no application fee is required to complete this online form.
    • Reasons for taking courses before applying: Courses taken at the graduate level may help students decide which program they prefer. Or, if the grade(s) received are high (4.0), this evidence of ability may be considered by programs when making admission decisions.
    • Restrictions: Students should be aware, however, that any courses taken as a "non-matriculated" student, may not fit into programs that do not require these courses. Courses taken will also not be accepted into programs, if students do not qualify for admission or if the credits are older than 10 years.
    • When courses count: Students who have been accepted into a Rowan University Graduate program become “matriculated” students. Up to nine credits of graduate level courses, taken prior to receiving an acceptance letter, may be counted toward a Rowan degree. However, depending on the graduate program you choose to study, any course credits you have taken may or may not be able to be applied to your degree program. Consult the program advisor for specific details.
      

• Post-Baccalaureate
  Those who possess a bachelor's degree and wish to pursue certain studies (certifications, etc) which are comprised of undergraduate-level coursework.

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    • Click here for detailed information about the Post-Bac application and admission process (opens a new window)
    • Click here to download the Post-Baccalaureate Application
    • Click here to download the Post-Baccalaureate Transfer Credit Form

Note: If you are not a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident of the US, go to the International Students area of our website and to the International Student Application to apply to The Graduate School.

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