Non-degree Students
Non-degree Students (coursework only)
[Maximum of four courses on either a credit or audit basis.]
Students may register and attend GPS courses even though the student does not intend to earn a certificate or master’s degree. Non-degree students must apply and be admitted before registering for classes.
Entrance Requirements
- Minimum of two years of software development experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. OR Minimum of four years software development experience without a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Students without a bachelor’s degree may not continue in the MS or MSS degree program.
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 meets minimum requirements, but applicants with lower GPAs will be considered based on their professional experience.
Required items to be submitted with application:
- $30 Application fee
- Completed GPS application form
- Official transcript(s) from all universities/colleges attended bearing an institutional seal and sent directly to the Graduate Programs in Software (GPS) office by the issuing institution (even if the course work appears as transfer work on another school transcript).
- Admission essay giving your reasons for wanting to enter this program. Essays can be one to two pages.
- Detailed resume which includes all work experience, job description, and programming languages used.
- A list of computing-related courses not appearing on transcripts.
Program Requirements
Students taking courses on a credit basis must maintain a grade point average of 2.7 or better. Audited courses must be completed with a grade of “satisfactory.” Audited courses cannot be applied toward a certificate or master’s degree unless they are retaken for graduate credit. Non-degree students may take a maximum of four courses on either a credit or audit basis.
Non-degree students may not take the following:
SEIS 776, SEIS 777, SEIS 778, SEIS 790, SEIS 795
