Undergraduate Applicants
First-Year Students
You’re a first-year student if you’ll graduate (or recently graduated) from high school, haven’t earned any college credit after graduation, and are seeking a bachelor’s degree.
Transfer Students
You’re a transfer student if you’ve earned college credit after high school or want to earn a second bachelor’s degree. If you’re still in high school and taking college classes through dual enrollment or concurrent enrollment, you’re still considered a first-year student.
International Students
International students can only pursue fully online undergraduate programs if they live and study in their home country. I-20s and student visas will not be issued for fully online programs.
International Undergraduate Requirements
Non-Degree Seeking Students
You’re a non-degree undergraduate student if you want to take courses at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ without being admitted to an undergraduate degree program. This includes:
- Students who don’t meet general admission requirements
- Students who missed the application deadline
- Visiting students who plan to transfer credits to another institution
- High school students in the Dual Enrollment Program
Graduate Applicants
Graduate Students
You’re a graduate student if you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a master’s, doctoral, or graduate-level certificate program.
International Students
International students can only pursue fully online graduate programs if they live and study in their home country. I-20s and student visas will not be issued for fully online programs.
International Graduate Requirements
Non-Degree Seeking Students
You’re a non-degree graduate student if you want to take courses at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ without being admitted to a graduate degree program. This includes:
- Students who don’t meet general admission requirements
- Students who missed the application deadline
- Students planning to transfer credits into a future graduate program
Admitted Students
Admitted to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ? Find everything you need to be ready for your first day of classes on the admitted student checklist. Incoming first-year online students are required to attend virtual new student orientation.