Type 1 Student
A visiting student enrolled in a graduate degree program at another institution with permission to take no more than two quarters or 12 transfer credits of graduate course work as a non-degree seeking student at Seattle University. Although the student intends to transfer those credits to his/her graduate program, Seattle University assumes no responsibility for advising such students for the applicability of the courses to the student's degree.
Type 2 Student
A non-degree seeking student taking graduate course work because of special interest or an unusual delay in his/her regular application to a graduate program at Seattle University.
International students on an F-1 visa are not normally permitted TYPE 2 non-degree seeking status unless during a break from their current institution. Applicants with F-1 status at another institution must provide a copy of their current I-20.
Admission requirements
- Transcript showing a posted bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Submit transcripts reflecting any relevant post-bachelor's course work or degrees. (Unofficial or photocopied transcripts are acceptable for non-degree seeking application.)
- Grade point average, course work, or other evidence of the ability to do graduate level course work.
- Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency regardless of English language studies, academic history, residence in the United States or an English-speaking country, or immigration status. English proficiency may be met with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
In addition to the documents above, Type 1 applicants must also submit:
- Transcript from the current institution where you are seeking a degree
- Letter of permission sent directly from your advisor or another official at your current institution indicating that you are in good standing, have approval to pursue the requested course work at Seattle University and will be returning to that institution to complete a degree
For application procedures refer to the non-matriculated application
