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Visiting/Non-Matriculated Students

Undergraduate Visiting Students

If you are an undergraduate student, enrolled (and in good academic standing) at a regionally accredited college or university, you are eligible to enroll as a visiting non-matriculated student.

You must submit:

Other Important Information:

  • Visiting Undergraduate Students are limited to a maximum of 12 credits.
  • Students remain eligible to register for up to 12 credits as long as they remain enrolled in consecutive semesters. (Students who miss two semesters must reapply for non-matriculated/visiting status.)
  • Registration is based on seat availability.
  • Non-matriculated students are not eligible to receive financial assistance.
  • Restrictions may apply to courses, as well as to programs. In order to register for a course with a prerequisite or registration restriction, you may need to provide proof that you meet course requirements to the academic program offering the course.

Graduate Non-Matriculated Students

Any student who holds a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) may take a class as a non-matriculated student. Whether it is to fulfill a prerequisite requirement for a graduate program, a course for personal enrichment or any other reason, Kean's Graduate Non-Matriculated program is the option for you!

A non-matriculated student is considered a student within a graduate course and is required to complete all required coursework and attend all courses.  Non-matriculated students will receive University credits and grades.

You must submit:

 Other Important Information:

  • Non-matriculated, graduate students are limited to a maximum of 6 credits.
  • Registration is based on seat availability.
  • Students remain eligible to register for up to 6 credits as long as they remain enrolled in consecutive semesters.  (Students who miss two semesters must reapply for non-matriculated/visiting status.)
  • Enrollment as a graduate non-matriculated student does not guarantee acceptance into a graduate program.
  • Non-matriculated students are NOT eligible to receive financial assistance.
  • Restrictions may apply to courses, as well as to programs. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 908-737-GRAD or via email at grad-adm@kean.edu before the registration date for information regarding these restrictions.

Special Populations

Students who have been admitted as a matriculated student into a Kean program and who would like to take a course prior to the start of their program should complete a Non-Matriculated Student Application.

High School Juniors and Seniors may register for three credits for the Summer Session II semester. You must submit:

Senior Citizens who wish to take graduate level courses at Kean are not responsible for tuition or the student leadership fee. They are responsible for the remaining fees, per credit.