Non-Matriculating Students
Alternative Options for Program Entry
Non-matriculating students are students that have not been officially admitted to the program but wish to take our courses on a trial-basis.Non-matriculated graduate students may take up to 9 graduate credits (3 courses) on a part-time basis. All students interested in taking graduate-level coursework are required to receive approval from the Director of Graduate Programs within their program of interest. Students interested in Sport and Recreation Administration should contact Dr. Michael Jackson, 215-204-6298 or pierre@temple.edu; students interested in Tourism and Hospitality Management should contact Dr. Wes Roehl at 215-204-5861 or wroehl@temple.edu.
The following form must be completed with an authorized signature in order to register for classes: Statistical Record for New and Returning Students. In addition, submission of evidence of completion of an undergraduate degree in the form of a final transcript or diploma is required. Further information can be found by clicking on the following link: http://www.temple.edu/conted/grad.html.
Why Enter as A Non-Matriculating Student?
Alternative Means of Admission
It's not IF you can join our program...It's WHEN. Some graduate program applicants do not meet STHM's admissions standards when they apply. Whether it is due to their undergraduate grade point average, standardized test scores or some combination of the two, many students are invited to take courses in the graduate program as a non-matriculating student. If the student is able to demonstrate strong academic peformance in these courses, formal admission to the program can be made based on that performance in some cases. (Note: decisions to ultimately admit non-matriculating students are made the Program Director of the appropriate program. This process is not automatic.)
Professional Enrichment
Many working professionals may not have the time or financial ability to fully complete a graduate program. However, as a non-matriculating student, many working professionals can take a course in a specific area of interest within our graduate program to enhance their own professional development. (Note: decisions to grant permission to take courses as a non-matriculating student are made by the Program Director of the appropriate program. Undergraduate work, professional experience and career goals will be considered.)
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