Some professionals are looking to take a course to improve a specific area of their work or test-drive Rensselaer’s Rensselaer at Work program.
We recommend you to consider topics that directly apply to your job and projects that can make a difference in your approach at work. To discuss which courses might serve you best, schedule a Professional Consultation.
Completing a Non-Degree Application:
- Upload a copy of your bachelor’s (or highest degree) transcripts to the application form or email them to gradadmissions@rpi.edu
- Complete the Graduate Application for Non-Matriculated Study form.
- Identify the nature of your interest – future matriculation, taking a single course, or trialing a course.
- Upon application approval, you will receive an email confirming your course registration.
- Your Faculty Advisor will then contact you with details you will need leading up to the start of class.
Graduate Non-Matriculated Study Requirements:
- The minimum requirement for admission to a graduate course is the completion of and the award of a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or the U.S. equivalent.
- Admission to a course as a non-matriculated (non-degree seeking) student is based on the applicant’s related academic and professional qualifications as well as space availability for the specific course(s) requested.
- Up to 12 credit hours of non-degree study can be applied to a graduate degree program, or 6 credit hours toward a graduate certificate.
Benefits of Non-Matriculated Study:
- Take just one course and experience the difference in your job in just four months.
- Test-drive one Rensselaer at Work course to see how it fits your goals at work and your busy life.
- Network with other like-minded working professionals throughout the U.S. who are leading change and making a difference.
- Completed non-matriculated coursework with a grade of B or better can be used towards an applicable graduate degree or certificate.
- Most employer benefits cover payment of non-matriculated coursework.