Applying as a Graduate Special Student
Explore Graduate Study Your Way
Affordable. Flexible. Designed for you.
Graduate Special Students are individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and want to take graduate-level courses or a graduate certificate at UW-Green Bay—without enrolling in a full graduate degree program. Whether you're exploring new interests, advancing your career or preparing for future graduate study, these courses offer permanent graduate credit at a cost that respects your budget.
Admission Requirements
If you are pursuing a graduate course or graduate certificate, graduate credit will be awarded when you enroll as a Graduate Special Student and pay graduate fees.
Graduate Special Student Status
Apply as a Graduate Special Student if you are:
- Not enrolled in a graduate program and seeking a graduate certificate (non-degree seeking).
- Intending to transfer credit to a program outside of UW-Green Bay.
- Taking courses for career advancement or personal enrichment.
Exclusions
- Not all graduate courses are open to Graduate Special Students.
- Graduate Special Students are not eligible for independent study, internships or culminating experiences, such as a capstone project or thesis.
- Graduate Special Students are not eligible for financial aid.
Certificate Students
Degree-Seeking
If you are already enrolled in a graduate degree program, you do not have to apply for any of the corresponding certificates. Simply submit a declaration form in SIS at no additional cost. Apply for a certificate as a Graduate Special Student only when you are not pursuing a degree and interested in a course or certificate for transfer, career advancement or personal enrichment.
Planning for the Future
We make it easy for you to plan for the future—whether you are an undergraduate student looking ahead to a graduate degree or a Graduate Special Student planning ultimately to earn a graduate degree.
Accelerated Programs
Undergraduate Students
Accelerated Programs at UW-Green Bay are designed for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree program upon completion of their baccalaureate degree. Undergraduate students accepted into select programs may take graduate-level courses that fulfill requirements for both an undergraduate and graduate degree.
Graduate Degree
Graduate Special Students
If you decide to pursue a UW-Green Bay graduate degree, you must submit an application and be admitted. Certificates in your corresponding degree are stackable and can be used to fulfill degree requirements. Graduate courses can apply towards a degree or certificate provided they are in the required course listing, or they are approved as a substitution.
Get in Touch
Whatever your reason for taking a graduate course, we're here to help you pursue further education. If you have any questions, contact our team at (920) 465-2648 or gradstu@uwgb.edu.