Non-degree Seeking/Graduate Special
Important Information:
Persons with
a baccalaureate degree who wish to take graduate courses, but have no clear
intention of obtaining a degree, may be admitted to the University as a
Graduate Special (non-degree seeking)Student.
At the
discretion of the Program Director, graduate special students may take up to
six credit hours of graduate courses each semester for credit. Admission as
a graduate special student does not of itself constitute regular admission
to the MLA Program. Financial Aid is not available to non-degree
seeking students.
If a student
taking courses as a Graduate Special wishes to apply for matriculation as a
Degree-Seeking student, they
must submit an application for admission into the MLA program as outlined for
Degree-Seeking candidates.
If accepted into the MLA program, successfully completed MLA courses taken as a Graduate Special
may be applied to completion of the MLA degree at the discretion of the
Graduate Council. For further information, please call the MLA Program
office at (828) 250-2399.
All applicants for admission as MLA
Graduate Special candidates must submit:
A completed MLA Graduate Special
application form (click to download PDF);
An essay of 500-700 words on one of the topics
provided on the application form;
An application fee of $50 payable to UNC Asheville.
This is a non-refundable processing charge and does not apply to any other
University fee;
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and
graduate work previously undertaken;
The application form and supporting materials should be
sent to the MLA Program Office, UNC Asheville, CPO 1615, One University
Heights, Asheville, NC 28804. Applications are accepted on a
space-available basis until the first week of class each semester.
Interview
In addition to these requirements, the Program
Director must also interview each candidate for Graduate Special status.
After all required materials have been received, the Program Director will
contact the applicant to schedule an interview.
Re-Application
A Graduate Special Student who does not
does not maintain continuous enrollment by
taking at least one course each semester will have to re-apply, using the same form, and be approved
by the program Director before
taking further classes. The application fee of $50.00 must be paid again.
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