Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Applicants

An applicant who desires graduate credit but is not interested in pursuing a graduate degree may be admitted as a non-degree student.

  1. Complete Reinhardt University’s online application through the application portal at https://reinhardt.my.site.com/apply/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fapply%2FTargetX_Portal__PB.
    • Each applicant will create a user account to complete the application for admission. 
  2. Submit one official final transcript with proof of conferred baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredit institution prior to the end of add/drop period of the initial enrollment term.. 
  3. Official transcripts may be sent to the Office of Admissions electronically through a professional, approved transcript service used by the institution sending the transcript. Official transcripts can also be sent by mail or delivered in person in a sealed envelope from the previous institution.
  4. A brief letter explaining the purpose for non-degree study.
  5. Upon completion of the admission file, students must have approval from the Program Coordinator/Director and Dean of the appropriate School degree program.
  6. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Students with a graduate degree or graduate hours must have a 3.0 GPA in graduate course work.
  7. Individual degree programs may apply alternate program requirements for non-degree applicants. Applicants should determine this need through the Program Coordinator/Director of the area in which course work is to be taken.
  8. Applicants who do not meet minimum requirements for admission may submit additional documentation including letters of recommendation and a personal statement regarding educational interest and planning for future educational success. Once completed, the entire file will reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
  9. Applicants who have been charged with or convicted of a crime may be asked to provide additional documentation and/or interview with university personnel or administrators.
  10. In situations where a non-degree seeking applicant is unable to submit official transcripts in sufficient time for evaluation before the beginning of the initial term of enrollment, that applicant will be allowed to enroll by submitting a Provisional Enrollment Agreement. A student may only enroll for one term under stipulations of this agreement.
  11. In some programs, an applicant who was admitted under as a non-degree student (not an auditor) may be admitted to a degree program by completing an application for change of degree status.  For this purpose, the applicant should reference the degree program requirements found in this Catalog.  If an application is made for full admission to a program, no more than nine (9) semester hours may be applied toward a degree by the Program Coordinator/Director.