Non-Degree Seeking Applicants

Students who desire to take graduate level courses for personal or professional enrichment – but who do not necessarily want to enter the School of Social Work program at UMB – may apply to enroll as a non-degree seeking student. 

• Non-degree seeking students may take a maximum of two (2) graduate-level courses. Exceptions to these limits may be considered only by the School of Social Work.
• Non-degree seeking status enrollment does not guarantee future admission into the School of Social Work program. If you are admitted to the School of Social Work later, courses completed in this status may be applied to the degree upon department approval. Courses must be completed within 5 years of admission to the program with a B or higher grade in each course. 
• Degree-seeking students will have priority status during registration.
• Non-degree seeking students are expected to abide by the School of Social Work policies related to academic standing and progression, and student conduct. Students in this status are not eligible for financial aid, fellowships, or graduate assistantships. 

non-degree students are billed at the same rate assessed campus-based, master’s degree-level students.  These tuition and fee rates apply whether the student is taking an online course or a course based at the UMB campus.  

Application Fee $65 (non-refundable) OR Fee Waiver 

Official transcript(s) from each college, university, or professional school you have attended. 

We require official transcripts to be sent electronically, if possible, to the admissions office at admissions@ssw.umaryland.edu directly from your academic institution or a third-party vendor (i.e., National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment). If your school does not offer an electronic transcript option, you must request that your transcript is mailed to our address at: 

University of Maryland School of Social Work 
Office of Admissions 
525 West Redwood Street 
Baltimore, MD 21201-1579