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SPECIAL STUDENTS
 
A student who wishes to take graduate courses for credit on a non-degree seeking basis is categorized as a “Special Student.” To enroll as a special student, an applicant must complete a Special Student (non-degree) Application, submit a $40 (US currency) application fee, and fill out a Registration Form for class selection. The Office of Admissions, under the direction of the Graduate Admissions Committee, processes all Special Student applications. In order to take graduate courses, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. No financial aid or assistance is available to students in the Special Student category.
 
A special student is limited to six (6) credits only. A special student who is taking a St. Thomas University course(s) for transfer back to another academic institution should contact that school to ensure transferability of the course(s) before registering. A special student wishing to take more than six (6) credits must be admitted to a graduate or certificate program. St. Thomas University graduate credits earned prior to admission to a Master’s degree program will be applied toward the graduate program only with the approval of the Graduate Program Coordinator. Graduate-level credits from other institutions are not automatically accepted, but will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis under the Transfer of Credit Policy of the University.

GRE and GMAT
Students entering a graduate program may be required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), as well as other standardized tests that the program may require. The GRE and GMAT information bulletins contain all necessary registration information, and may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service at GRE: http://www.gre.org or GMAT. The Graduate Admissions Committee will notify students who are required to submit either the GRE or GMAT. If the graduate program does not require the GRE or GMAT test score, applicants may voluntarily submit their test score to enhance their credentials. Test Centers for the GRE and GMAT in Florida are listed in the information bulletin. GRE and GMAT information is also available by mail from:
 
Educational Testing Services
P.O. Box 6004 (GRE)
P.O. Box 6103 (GMAT)
Princeton, NJ 08541 USA
 
TOEFL
 
The TOEFL is the only acceptable test for English proficiency. This test is offered in the United States and many foreign countries. Further information may be obtained at U.S. Consulates or from the test website http://www.toefl.org, or from the following address:
TOEFL Services Educational Service
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541 USA
(609) 771-7100
 
INSTITUTIONAL EXAMINATION
 
Most graduate programs at St. Thomas University require a Graduate Writing Assessment as part of the admissions process. This examination is administered on campus and at no cost to the applicant. International students should contact the Office of Admissions to inquire as to which graduate program(s) require the Graduate Writing Assessment. 
 
ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS
 
Graduate students may be admitted to St. Thomas University in one of four categories:
  1. Full Admit - a student who meets all degree requirements, and who has submitted all required official documentation for admission.
  2. Probational Admit - a student whose academic credentials are below the recommended program level, and has submitted evidence that he/she is capable of meeting the rigorous academic challenge of graduate study. A student admitted on probation is limited to six (6) credits during the first term of study. In addition, students in this category may, in some cases, be limited to less than six (6) credits, required to take specific courses, and/or have other academic limitations imposed on coursework. If students on probation receive a “B” or better in a course(s) taken during their first term at St. Thomas University, they may be taken off probation and placed in a full admit status upon subsequent review and approval by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
  3. Conditional Admit - a student who meets all degree requirements, however the application is incomplete or is missing required official documents.
  4. Probational/Conditional - see both Probational and Conditional Admit above.