Individuals who do not intend to pursue a graduate degree or licensure but wish to take one or more courses may apply to Graduate Admissions as a non-degree seeking student.
Step 1: Apply Online
Step 2: Submit Required Documentation
To be eligible for non-degree admission, submit one of the following:
Step 3: Send Supporting Documents
*Some certificates or courses may have additional requirements. Departments may also request additional information as part of the approval process.
Online applications may be submitted with all supporting materials up to two business days before the start of a term.
Once your application is complete and approved, you will receive an admissions letter with general registration instructions.
Please note: not all graduate courses allow non-degree enrollment, and degree- and certificate-seeking students receive priority registration.
We look forward to welcoming you to Radford University! If you need additional help with your non-degree application, please email gradadmit@radford.edu or call 540-831-5431.
Radford University offers graduate-level courses for professionals across many academic areas. Some are open enrollment, while others are offered through specific grants or contractual arrangements. With prior approval from a program director, non-degree students may register for many regularly scheduled graduate courses.
Students who wish to take graduate courses for initial licensure or certification may be admitted as professional licensure students. These applicants must meet the general non-degree admission requirements, and some licensure or endorsement programs may have additional requirements (see the Graduate Catalog for details).
Courses taken as a non-degree or licensure/certification student usually do not count toward a graduate degree. However, students who later decide to pursue a degree may petition the Office of Graduate Affairs, through the appropriate department, to transfer up to 9 credit hours (with grades of “B” or better) earned at Radford University. To protect the potential value of coursework toward a degree, students are strongly encouraged to apply for admission into a degree program as soon as possible.
For those interested in professional development or lifelong learning without academic credit, the University offers a variety of workshops and conferences.