Non-Degree Applicant
For students who are interested in expanding their horizons, without committing to a degree program.
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An undergraduate non-degree (nonmatriculated/visiting) student is a student who enrolls in credit-bearing classes for personal enrichment and is not working towards a degree at Medgar Evers College. Students who wish to take courses as a non-degree student and students that are enrolled in a degree (matriculated) program at another university/college must submit a non-degree application to take courses at MEC.
Eligibility and Requirements
- All non-degree applicants must have completed high school, have a GED/TASC certificate, or have the equivalence of a U.S. high school diploma.
- The non-degree application, transcripts and the application fee must be submitted in-person to the Office of Admissions & Recruitment.
- Office hours are Monday-Friday 9a-4:45p.
- Applications can be completed in our office.
- Please contact our Bursar about payment options.
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and the $65.00 application fee receipt must be submitted with the non-degree application
- Partial or incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.
We will begin accepting applications for Summer and Fall 2025 on Monday, January 27th
Application Deadlines:
- Summer Session I Start Date: 02-03-2025 – End date: 05-28-2025
- Summer Session II Start Date: 06-09-2025 – End Date: 07-10-2025
- Fall Start Date: 02-03-2025 End Date: 08-22-2025
If you have any questions about applying to Medgar Evers College as a non-degree student, please contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment at MECAdmissions@mec.cuny.edu or 718-270-6024
- Acceptance into the College does not guarantee course availability. It is the sole responsibility of the student to verify course availability. Non-degree students register for classes on a space available basis only.
- Non-degree tuition rates are slightly higher than degree-seeking student tuition rates.
- Some students will be required to prove New York State residency to receive in-state tuition rates.
- Please contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment for more information about residency
- Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid*, scholarships or grants at MEC.
- Non-degree students are limited to a total of 30 credits. Students who wish to take more than 30 credits must matriculate at MEC.
Financial Aid Information for Visiting Students
Visiting students can receive financial aid at Medgar Evers College (MEC) if enrolled at MEC (host school) and is a degree seeking student at another institution while obtaining financial aid from their home institution. The student must first request the Consortium Agreement and obtain permission from their home institution.
Consortium Agreement allows you to use some of your federal student aid (Pell Grant, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS loans), and TAP (if you are a NY resident attending a NY State School full-time) at another approved school or program. Federal regulations allow only one institution, the “home institution”, to award federal financial aid.
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