Non-Degree Seeking Students

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Non-degree seeking students enroll at JCSU to pursue job-related or personal enrichment courses. They may take credit or non-credit courses but are not admitted into degree programs and are not eligible for federal financial aid. If a non-degree student later pursues a degree, a maximum of five credit hours earned as a non-degree student may apply toward the degree.

Requirements for Non-Degree Admission

Completed application for admission.
Application fee.
Official high school transcript with graduation date, or a high school equivalency certificate/GED.

Readmission Students (Readmits)

Students who previously attended JCSU but have not been enrolled for one semester or more must submit an application for readmission by the published deadlines in the Academic Calendar.

Requirements for Readmission

Completed application for readmission.
Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended during the student’s absence from JCSU.

Catalog and Graduation Requirements

Students are generally governed by the University Catalog in effect at the time of their first enrollment at JCSU.
Students absent for more than 5 consecutive years must meet the requirements of the Catalog in place at the time of their return.
After 10 years from initial enrollment, all students are automatically governed by the current University Catalog, regardless of previous separations.
This policy applies retroactively to all returning students.

Readmission Students (Readmits)

Students who previously attended JCSU but have not been enrolled for one semester or more must submit an application for readmission by the published deadlines in the Academic Calendar.

Requirements for Readmission

Completed application for readmission.
Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended during the student’s absence from JCSU.

Graduate Admissions Requirements

JCSU offers one graduate program, the Master of Social Work (MSW), with two entry pathways: Advanced Standing (1-year program) and the Traditional MSW (2-year program).

Graduate Application Package

Applicants must submit a complete application to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, which includes:

Graduate application form (plus program-specific application, if required).
Cover letter of intent.
Letters of recommendation (as required by the program).
Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
Application fee.

Additional MSW Admission Notes

The MSW program does not require the GRE.
No credit is granted for prior life or work experience.
Incomplete applications are placed on hold until all materials are received.
Applications are reviewed three times per year; applicants must meet program-specific deadlines.
All submitted materials become the property of JCSU and will not be returned or released.
Admission based on false or incomplete information may result in dismissal.