Graduate non-degree-seeking enrollment is on a space-available basis and has been established for those individuals who would like to enroll, but are not seeking a degree from FGCU. Students seeking graduate level courses on a non-degree basis are classified as Post-Baccalaureate (Post-Bac) students. Enrollment as a non-degree-seeking student does not guarantee subsequent admission into the University as a degree student. International students cannot be admitted in this status due to federal regulations.
Post-Bac students must complete an application for admission and submit a non-refundable $30 application fee. Post-Bac students are subject to the same academic policies as degree-seeking students and must adhere to deadline dates published in the academic calendar. Non-degree-seeking students (including Post-Bac) are not eligible to receive financial aid (except for teacher certification).
Graduate Non-Degree-Seeking Restrictions
In general, a Post-Bac student is limited to a total of 9 credit hours of graduate coursework. Exceptions: A student seeking professional certification or re-certification may request an exemption to the 9 credit hour limit by contacting the appropriate college in which course enrollment is sought. A student seeking admission to a College of Education graduate program may take up to 12 credit hours of graduate coursework as a non-degree-seeking student.
Teacher Certification
Students with undergraduate degrees who are returning to gain teacher certification and educators seeking re-certification enroll in graduate College of Education courses as well as courses in other colleges on a non-degree, space-available basis, and when course prerequisite requirements are met. There is no limit to the number of credits students may earn in this category; however, the College of Education limits to 12 the number of credits earned while non-degree-seeking which can be applied toward a graduate degree. Some programs within the College of Education limit to 12 the total hours a non-degree-seeking student may take for any purpose.
