Non-credit Courses/Program Admissions:
Non-credit courses/programs may have admission requirements that are specific to those courses/programs based on level or content. All non-credit programs are open to those who are at least eighteen (18) years of age, have a high school diploma or a GED, and meet any other stated admission requirement(s) of the course/program.
Credit Program Admissions:
The following admission requirements apply to the admission of students who intend to enroll in courses for academic credit.
Undergraduate students are required to be twenty-one (21) years of age or older and meet at least one of the following admission standards:
Earned a high school diploma with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Have matriculated at a post-secondary institution and earned a grade of C or better in a college level course in English and Mathematics
All applicants must submit an admission application with required non-refundable application fee.
Admission of Home-Schooled Students:
The Graduate School welcomes home-schooled students to apply for undergraduate admission. Home-schooled applicants with an official GED must submit the following:
Undergraduate application with required non-refundable application fee;
Official GED scores; and,
Official transcripts if the applicant has taken courses through a secondary or post-secondary institution.
If a home-schooled student does not have an official GED score, then under the student eligibility provisions of the Higher Education Opportunity Act the applicant must provide verification of completion of high school, and may do so through:
Home school transcripts with letter of completion;
Transcripts from regionally accredited home school program with certification of completion and proof that the home school program is registered or recognized by its own state department of education; or,
Written verification from appropriate school district that the student has met requirements for a high school diploma in his/her home state. (1 of 3)
Home-schooled students who earn diplomas through regionally accredited schools are considered for admission under the School’s standard admissions policies based on GPA.
Probationary Admission:
At the discretion of the Chief Academic Officer or his/her designee, students who do not meet the admissions requirements for minimum age or grade point average may be admitted on a probationary basis and must meet the conditions placed on their admission within the established timeframe or be administratively withdrawn from the Graduate School.
Selective Admission Programs:
The Provost may, for sound academic reasons, impose additional restrictions on admissions to specific academic programs, or may cap enrollment to any program if the number of applicants exceeds the number that can reasonably be accommodated by the program at any specific time.
Readmission:
Students who do not register for courses for a period of one year must reapply and must pay a non-refundable application fee.
Readmission after Active Duty:
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, an enrolled student who withdraws from the Graduate School for service with the United States Armed Forces, during the course of enrollment may re-enroll as a continuing student upon return from his/her duties. Such students will not need to complete an application for readmission, nor pay an application fee, provided their cumulative absence for such service does not exceed five years.
Payment should be in the form of personal check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cashier's check made payable to Graduate School; allow two weeks for processing. Transcripts are not released to participants who have outstanding financial obligations to the school. Read more information about our transcript policy.
Can you confirm if I’m registered for a course?
To check if you are confirmed for a course, please contact the Customer Service Center at (888) 744-GRAD.
Is financial aid available?
As an active learning community with a rich history of non-credit continuing education, academic programs, certificate and career development programs that spans nine decades, at this time the Graduate School is seeking authority under the provisions of the federal student loan program. However, on a case-by-case basis, some educational and financial institutions make exceptions based on your area of study. In these cases, you are usually required to pursue a certificate that will result in employment skills that are immediately marketable. You are advised to check with the institution prior to registering for a Graduate School course. Financial aid transcripts are issued by the
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How do I find a course?
All of our courses are listed in our online course catalog. You can search by location, keyword, title, course code, training type or time of year. If you can’t find the course you are looking for, please call the Customer Service Center at (888) 744-GRAD, and we’ll help you find what you’re looking for.
How can I bring a course or program to my agency?
The Graduate School can bring our courses and programs to your agency for groups of five participants or more. For more information, please e-mail us at
or find the course you would like brought on-site in our online course catalog and fill out the on-site request form located on the course description page. We can also customize any of our courses. Read more about our Customized Services.
Are you accredited? What other approvals do you have?
The Graduate School is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education), a national accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education. Some Graduate School courses have been designated to receive college credit recommended by the
ACE College Credit Recommendation Service. Adults who wish to pursue outside degree programs should verify with their college or university which credits will transfer before registering for courses at the Graduate School.
How do I find a hotel near a training facility?
Please visit the Training Locations and Hotels section of our Web site to locate information on cities and states.
Where do I find a list of all classes being held in a specific city?
Use the View classes offered at this location link found with each location in our Training Locations and Hotels listing, or use the City Search option at the bottom of Course Search to locate classes by city, state, date, etc.
What are the class hours?
Class hours may vary; please check your confirmation for exact class times.
As a participant with a special accommodation need (ADA), how do I request this service?
Disability Services
The Graduate School fully complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The Special Accommodations Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar manages a variety of support services for students with disabilities and/or special requirements.
Services are coordinated to fit the individual needs of the student and may include sign language interpreters, Braille, electronic format (large print, Word or PDF), computer-aided real-time translation (CART) services, notetaking services, testing accommodations, and use of assistive technology. Academic advising, priority registration, and referral information are also available. Students requesting services are responsible for providing current documentation from a qualified professional verifying the disability and its impact on academic performance. New students are encouraged to contact the Special Accommodations Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar at least one month prior to registration.
Students requiring assistance and accommodation should this Special Accommodation Request form and submit the form to the Office of the Registrar. The Special Accommodations Coordinator may be reached at (202) 314-3349 or
and by TDD at (888) 744-2717.
You must be officially enrolled in a class to initiate any ADA accommodations request. Please plan ahead to contact the Registrar’s Office at least four weeks before the course or program begins to discuss your specific needs and arrangements.
To request accommodations online, find the course and session for which you are registered in our online course catalog.
Visit the course catalog and select the session for which you are registering
Click on the "Register/Inquire" button
Click on the "Submit ADA Requirements" link
Click on the "Submit ADA Requirements" button
Can I buy the course materials without taking the course?
Unless otherwise available commercially, materials for Graduate School courses cannot be purchased without taking the course.
I'm in private industry. Would your courses be of benefit to me?
Yes. While most of the Graduate School human resource development, financial management and management sciences courses are structured to meet the workforce needs of federal government agencies and government contractors, you may find the courses useful for gaining knowledge of federal government rules, requirements and philosophies. Also, most of our communication skills, computer skills, leadership development, and supervisory/management courses may be appropriate for you. And if you are preparing to continue your education, and need a foundation in mathematics, statistics, foreign languages, writing, and economics, the Evening and Weekend Programs of the Graduate School offers ACE Reviewed courses in these areas. The Graduate School Evening Programs is a great place to return to school in a non-threatening environment and explore your possibilities at a reasonable cost through a stellar faculty and classroom experience.