For Non-Degree graduate admission, the application deadline is ten business days prior to the start of the term. However, Non-Degree applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadline to avoid possible delays.

Follow these steps to apply for non-degree admission to the College of Graduate Studies:

Step 1

Complete the application for graduate admission

You may complete an application using one of the following methods:
• On line
• Download and print application (Adobe Acrobat Reader required to download application)
• Request an application by calling the Office of Graduate Admissions at 216-687-5599.
• Visit the Office of Graduate Admissions in Parker Hannifin Hall, room 227.

Step 2

Obtain proof of degree

Non-degree applicants must provide proof of degree conferral before permission to register is granted. Any of the following documents are accepted as proof of degree:

1. Official transcript with degree(s) posted
2. Unofficial transcript with degree(s) posted (a photocopy of the official transcript or a document printed from the institution's on-line transcript system)
3. State-issued teaching license

Cleveland State University graduates do not need to submit proof of degree.

Non-degree applicants do not pay the application fee

NOTE: Non-degree students who wish to enter a graduate degree, license or certificate program must re-apply, submit all required materials, and pay the $30.00 application fee.

Application materials sent by U.S. Mail should be addressed to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, PH 227
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Application materials delivered in person or by a delivery service (UPS, FedEx, DHL) should be delivered to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Cleveland State University
Parker-Hannifin Hall 227
2258 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Registration for Non-Degree Students

Not all programs accept non-degree students in their courses, and some courses are open to non-degree students only with permission from the program that offers the course. See the list of restricted courses .

You may obtain a permission form and have it signed by the program. The form must be processed by Campus411. Students who prefer to register on-line can request electronic permission from the program. See the list of programs for contact information for each graduate program.

More information on registration and the use of Campus Net can be found on the Registrar's Office pages.