Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM) Student Status
GNM status provides access to graduate courses for those who are not currently seeking a graduate degree, but who may later want to apply these credits (up to 12) toward our graduate program. A bachelor's degree and 3.0 GPA in your last 90 quarter (60 semester) hours is required to apply for GNM status. Learn how to register for single courses with GNM status.
Nonmatriculated (NM) Student Status
If you would like to enroll in a single course for information purposes only, and you do not plan to apply the credits you earn toward a degree in the future, you may register as a Nonmatriculated (NM) student through UW Extension. In case of limited space in the class, GNM students will be given priority over NM students. Learn how to register for single courses with NM status.
Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM) Single-Course Enrollment Process
STEP ONE: APPLY FOR GNM STATUS
To apply for GNM status, go online and complete the Application for Graduate Study at the University of Washington.
In addition you must also submit the following to the Master in Strategic Planning for Critical Infrastructures program:
- Official copy of transcripts from all collegiate schools attended, including the UW (transcripts must arrive sealed by the institution)
- A current résumé
- A cover letter noting that you have applied for GNM status, identifying the classes you wish to take, and indicating whether you are interested in pursuing the MSPCI program (indicate when you plan on applying for admission)
Karen Fishler
MSPCI Program
University of Washington
Box 359485
Seattle, WA 98195-9485
The MSPCI program will notify you by email when your GNM status is approved. Once you have GNM status you may register for class through UW Extension (proceed to Step Two, below). Acceptance as a GNM student confers no guarantee or priority for later admission to the Graduate School for pursuit of a degree program. After completing their initial quarter GNM students will not lose their GNM status unless they miss four consecutive quarters of registration, or register as any other status.
STEP TWO: DETERMINE SPACE AVAILABILITY AND GET COURSE INFORMATION
Contact the MSPCI program representative to verify space availability in your desired course and to request the SLN, or Schedule Line Number(s), for the course(s) you would like to take; the SLN is a required field on both forms listed below.
Karen Fishler
MSPCI Program
University of Washington
Box 359485
Seattle, WA 98195-9485
kfishler@u.washington.edu
STEP THREE: PRINT FORMS
Download and print the Registration Approval Form and the Registration Form (PDF).
STEP FOUR: FILL OUT FORMS & CALCULATE FEES
Complete the Registration Approval Form and Registration Form (the forms you downloaded in Step Three) using the course information and fees given to you by the program representative in Step Two.
STEP FIVE: SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO UW EXTENSION
Karen Fishler
MSPCI Program
University of Washington
Box 359485
Seattle, WA 98195-9485
206-543-3552
STEP SIX: SUBMIT PAYMENT
Once your application has been approved, you will be notified by UW Extension and given instructions for finalizing your enrollment by submitting all applicable fees.
Payment of all instructional fees and other applicable fees is required at the time of registration. Fees cannot be billed, except to third-party payers within the United States who include a purchase order or letter of authorization to bill with the registration form. Payment by VISA or MasterCard is accepted with no additional fee. There is a $25 service charge for returned checks.
GNM Deadlines
The deadlines for GNM applications are:
- Autumn Quarter: September 1
- Winter Quarter: November 21 (please note that this deadline is earlier than the Graduate School deadline of December 1)
- Spring Quarter: March 1
- Summer Quarter: May 15
Nonmatriculated (NM) Single-Course Enrollment Process
If you would like to enroll in a single course for information purposes only, and you do not plan to apply the credits you earn toward a degree in the future, you may register as a Nonmatriculated (NM) student through UW Extension. Please submit a current résumé and official transcripts from all collegiate schools attended, including the UW (transcripts must arrive sealed by the institution). Submit these to:
Karen Fishler
MSPCI Program
University of Washington
Box 359485
Seattle, WA 98195-9485
Please include a cover letter noting that you intend to register as a Nonmatriculated student, and identifying the classes you intend to take.
After you've submitted your résumé, transcripts and cover letter, follow the steps below to register for single courses as an NM student.
STEP TWO: DETERMINE SPACE AVAILABILITY & GET COURSE INFO
Contact the MSPCI program representative to verify space availability in your desired course and to request the SLN, or Schedule Line Number(s), for the course(s) you intend to take; the SLN is a required field on both forms listed below.
Karen Fishler
MSPCI Program
University of Washington
Box 359485
Seattle, WA 98195-9485
kfishler@u.washington.edu
STEP THREE: PRINT FORMS
Download and print the Registration Approval Form and the Registration Form (PDF).
STEP FOUR: FILL OUT FORMS AND CALCULATE FEES
Complete the Registration Approval Form and Registration Form (the forms you downloaded in Step One) using the course information and fees given to you by the program representative in Step Two.
STEP FIVE: SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO UW EXTENSION
Single Course Enrollments
UW Extension
Box 359452
Seattle, WA 98195-9452
206-543-0887 (FAX)
STEP SIX: SUBMIT PAYMENT
Once your application has been approved, you will be notified by UW Extension and given instructions for finalizing your enrollment by submitting all instructional fees and other applicable fees.
Payment of all instructional fees and other applicable fees is required at the time of registration. Fees cannot be billed, except to third-party payers within the United States who include a purchase order or letter of authorization to bill with the registration form. Payment by VISA or MasterCard is accepted with no additional fee. There is a $25 service charge for returned checks.
After you've submitted your registration forms and payment, we will contact you once you are officially enrolled in your course.
NM Deadlines
The deadlines for NM applications are:
- Autumn Quarter: September 1
- Winter Quarter: November 21 (please note that this deadline is earlier than the Graduate School deadline of December 1)
- Spring Quarter: March 1
- Summer Quarter: May 15
Currently MSPCI is under review and no longer accepting applications. Visit our home page to explore certificate programs that are based on the MSPCI curriculum.