NON-DEGREE STUDENTS
There are several categories of Non-Degree Seeking Students at UNK. Non-degree courses can be taken for enrichment or to meet
pre-acceptance requirements for entry into a graduate degree program. Up to 12 credit hours can be transferred to a degree
granting program from non-degree seeking coursework. Students admitted for the first time thru the Graduate Office at UNK or who
have not taken courses as a graduate-level student within the last two years, are required to pay an application fee. To apply, go
to http://www.unk.edu/admissions.aspx?id=60252.
If a student decides to pursue a graduate degree at UNK in the future, it is important to understand the
university regulations about non-degree coursework. The following provides a description about non-degree graduate study at UNK:
- Certain courses may require permission from the instructor prior to registration.
- Non-degree seeking students are not permitted to take certain graduate level courses.
- Non-degree seeking students are not eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid.
- Graduate programs are under no obligation to accept non-degree coursework should a student decide to pursue a graduate
degree at a later date. Students in non-degree status interested in pursuing a degree program may want to contact the
department or confirm the coursework completed is listed on the approved program of study before registering.
- While graduate programs may allow some non-degree courses to count toward a degree, no more than 12 credit hours will be
accepted.
- An official transcript from the institution awarding the bachelor's degree is required and should be sent to the following
address: Graduate Admissions, FDHL 2131 - 2504 9th Avenue, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849*.
Students who have a bachelor's degree in an area outside of the education field and would now like to
teach, would apply to UNK thru the graduate college and choose 'initial certification' as their plan/major.
- Students seeking initial certification are eligible for federal financial aid.
- Students will work with the KASE (Knowledge and Assistance for Students in Education) office on the UNK campus to determine
what course work is required to complete to fulfill the State Department of Education requirements for initial certification in
their field. Contact the KASE office at (308) 865-8264 or via email at coekase@unk.edu.
- Initial certification students submit official transcripts from ALL previously attended institutions. Send transcripts to
the following address: Graduate Admissions, FDHL 2131 - 2504 9th Avenue, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849*.
See the
Transitional Certification information in
the Undergraduate Catalog for more information.
Students who have a bachelor's degree in Education and would now like to add an additional endorsement
to their current certification would apply to UNK thru the graduate college and choose 'additional endorsement' as their
plan/major.
- Students will work with the KASE (Knowledge and Assistance for Students in Education) office on the UNK campus to determine
what course work is required to complete to fulfill the State Department of Education requirements for the additional
endorsement. Contact the KASE office at (308) 865-8264 or via email at coekase@unk.edu.
- Endorsement students must submit official transcripts from ALL previously attended institutions. Transcripts are sent to
the following address: Graduate Admissions, FDHL 2131 - 2504 9th Avenue, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849*.
Students seeking the graduate certificate in History must follow the
admission guidelines as stated in the Graduate Catalog.
- Official transcripts from ALL previously attended institutions are required. Send transcripts to the following address:
Graduate Admissions, FDHL 2131 - 2504 9th Avenue, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849*.
- Students must be accepted by the History department before registration is allowed.
Students interested in pursuing an MBA may attend UNK as a Pre-MBA student to complete undergraduate
pre-requisites or to complete competency hours prior to being admitted into the MBA program.
- Official transcripts from ALL previously attended institutions are required. Send transcripts to the following address:
Graduate Admissions, FDHL 2131 - 2504 9th Avenue, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849*.
- Students will work with the MBA office on the UNK campus to determine what course work is required. Contact the MBA office
at (308) 865-8346 or at mbaoffice@unk.edu.
Students interested in seeking a second bachelor's degree or taking Pre-Speech Language Pathology
courses should contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for Admission.
* Corrected zip code after print version produced.
