Non-Degree Students

Returning Applicants

Current Non-degree Class Schedule

Current Non-degree Course Descriptions

NEW APPLICANTS
(If you have taken non-degree courses, you should skip to the procedures for returning non-degree student ).

1) New applicants must apply for non-degree study directly to the Graduate Admissions Office. Students new to non-degree study must submit a non-degree application and a transcript indicating completion of their bachelor's or highest degree. There is an option to either apply online or download the application from the Graduate Admissions web site and mail it in to:

Graduate Admissions Office
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
Administration Building Room 121
Albany, NY 12222

If you have taken a non-degree course at the University at Albany and a transcript that states you have a bachelor's degree is already on file, you do not have to send another transcript.

2) Once the application for non-degree study submitted, e-mail the School of Social Welfare (sswnondegree@uamail.albany.edu) to request a seat in a specific class. Be sure to include:
a) your name (as it appears on the application),
b) your Albany identification number or social security number, and
c) the course number and class section number of the course(s) you wish to take.

A representative of the School of Social Welfare will reply to your email providing you with information on how to proceed.

The Schedule of Classes open to Non-degree Students include the course numbers and class numbers. Course Descriptions are available at: Graduate Courses Open to Non-Degree Students . Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to apply early if you are interested in taking a course. E-mails that do not include the course number and class number will be significantly delayed in their processing.

3) Once you are accepted for non-degree study, you will receive:
a. A letter from the Graduate Admissions office stating that you have been accepted for non-degree study,
b. Information from the University about your personal identification number (PIN), and using MyUAlbany (the online student registration system), and
c. An e-mail from the School of Social Welfare indicating the advisement verification number (AVN), the permission number that you will need to register for the course(s), and the registration deadline. If seats in the requested course(s) are not available, you will be given the option to select a different class will be given, if appropriate.

The PIN, AVN, and the permission number are needed in order to register. Be sure to keep this information in a safe and easily accessible place.

4) Upon receipt of the PIN, AVN, and permission number, you are able to register. All registration is on-line and a computer with internet access is needed. Use MyUAlbany ( www.albany.edu/myualbany ), the online registration system to register. Tuition liability is incurred after registration is completed.

A non-degree student can take a maximum of 2 courses per semester.

A maximum of 12 credits of graduate work taken at UAlbany as a non-matriculated student will automatically count toward the MSW degree if the credits fulfill MSW requirements at the time you matriculate and the courses were taken within the 3 years of matriculation.

Having problems with the application or registration process?

Problems with your personal identification number (PIN), or MyUAlbany should be directed to the Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk at (518) 442-3700 or ihelp@albany.edu .

Questions about completing or submitting your non-degree application, should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admissions at (518) 442-3980 or graduate@uamail.albany.edu.

Questions or problems with your AVN or permission numbers should be directed to the School of Social Welfare Help Desk at (518) 442-5320 or sswhelp@uamail.albany.edu

For more information on taking courses as a non-degree student, please see the FAQ's for non-degree study (coming soon) at the School of Social Welfare.

Returning Non-degree Applicants

Those who have recently applied as a non-degree student, do not need to submit a new application. The procedures for taking additional non-degree courses are as follows:

1) Review the class schedule for non-degree students and the course descriptions.

2) E-mail the School of Social Welfare, at sswnondegree@uamail.albany.edu to request a seat in a course(s). Be sure to include the course number and the class number in your e-mail.

3) If seats are available, a representative of the School will reply to your email with the advisement verification number (AVN), the permission number you need to register, and your registration deadline. If seats in the requested course(s) are not available, the option to select a different class will be given, if appropriate.

4) Once you receive your advisement verification number (AVN) and permission number, you are able to register for the class(es). You will register for courses using MyUAlbany ( www.albany.edu/myualbany ), the online registration system. All registration is on-line. A computer with internet access is needed. Tuition liability is incurred after registration is completed.

A non-degree student can take a maximum of 2 courses per semester.

A maximum of 12 credits of graduate work taken at UAlbany as a non-matriculated student will automatically count toward the MSW degree if the credits fulfill MSW requirements at the time you matriculate and the courses were taken within the 3 years of matriculation.

Having problems with the application or registration process?

Problems with personal identification numbers (PIN), or MyUAlbany should be directed to the Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk at (518) 442-3700 or ihelp@albany.edu .

Questions about completing or submitting the non-degree application should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admissions at (518) 442-3980 or graduate@uamail.albany.edu.

Questions or problems with the AVN or permission numbers should be directed to the School of Social Welfare Help Desk at (518) 442-5320 or sswhelp@uamail.albany.edu

For more information on taking courses as a non-degree student, please see the FAQ's for non-degree study (coming soon) at the School of Social Welfare.