Minimum Requirement
Non-Degree seeking graduate admission requires a U.S. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university/college or an equivalent degree from a comparable institute of higher education evaluated by the University of Arizona Graduate College. There is no GPA requirement for graduate Non-Degree seeking students.
Course Enrollment
Non-Degree students can enroll in graduate-level courses. Contact the School of Geography and Development to confirm availability of GIST courses. Apply to the appropriate campus: Main Campus for in-person courses, and UA Online for online courses.
Admission to Relevant Degree
Applicants who have completed a minimum of 6 graded graduate units in the major from the University of Arizona, with a GPA of 3.0 or better, are eligible for admission to the relevant degree program (e.g., MS-GIST) if recommended by the program. For MS-GIST and P-GIST, completing introductory courses GIST 601A and GIST 601B is recommended.
Transfer of Credits
Up to 12 units of graduate credit earned in Non-Degree status can be applied toward a graduate degree once admitted to a degree program. For MS-GIST, completing GIST 601A, GIST 601B, GIST 602A, GIST 602B in Non-degree status is an option. Up to 6 units of graduate credit earned in Non-Degree status can be applied toward a graduate certificate once admitted to a certificate program. For the P-GIST certificate, completing GIST 601A and GIST 601B in Non-degree status is suggested.
Application Deadline
Submit Graduate Non-Degree applications no later than one week before classes begin to avoid delays and late registration penalties from the Bursar's Office.
Refer to the Graduate College for more information regarding Non-Degree status.