Graduate Credit Options
Graduate Non-Matriculated Student Status
A Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) student is not presently seeking a degree, but may apply a maximum of 12 graduate level credits toward degree requirements, should he or she be accepted into a graduate program.
It is important to note that acceptance as a GNM student does not imply admission to a graduate degree program.
Eligible Courses and Degree Completion
Academic credit is available in several courses as noted in the course descriptions for each certificate program. A limited number of 400-level credits can be used toward a master's degree.
Four UW master's degree programs are available to part-time students through Education at a Distance for Growth and Excellence (EDGE), the distance learning program for the UW College of Engineering.
- Available degrees include:
- Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Aerospace Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
In addition, credits earned as a GNM student through the certificate programs can be used toward a Master's degree on campus.
Application Criteria
- BS Degree in the chosen field of study, or closely related field.
- Minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) gradepoint average in the most recent 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits.
Application Deadlines for GNM students
Autumn Quarter:
September 1Winter Quarter:
December 1Spring Quarter:
March 1Summer Quarter:
May 15How to Apply
- Complete and submit the GNM online application
- Submit two sets of official college transcripts
Application materials should be sent to:
University of Washington
Graduate Admissions Office
Box 84808
Seattle, WA 98124-6108
For questions and assistance, please contact the EDGE Program:
Email: edge@engr.washington.eduPhone: 206-685-2242