Both Nonmatriculated (NM) and Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM) status allows people who are not UW students to enroll in one or more global health courses. Please note: Acceptance as a NM/GNM student does not guarantee priority for later acceptance into a degree program.

NON-MATRICULATED (“NM”)

You should register as a nonmatriculated student (NM) unless you are planning to apply the credits you earn toward a specific graduate-level (master's or Ph.D.) degree.

Nonmatriculated REGISTRATION PROCESS:

• Obtain permission from the course instructor via email. Forward the email to Dave Noeller at ghcourse@uw.edu.
• Follow the registration procedures at the Non-Degree Enrollment website
• Email registration forms to the department for signatures (see “Contact Info” below)

GRADUATE NONMATRICULATED (“GNM”)

You should register as a graduate nonmatriculated student if you plan to apply the credits you earn toward a specific graduate degree in the future. Please note: Only 12 credits can be applied toward a future degree program. "Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM)" status does not refer to any degrees you currently hold, but to whether or not you plan to apply the credits to a masters degree or Ph.D.

Graduate Non-Matriculated APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Apply on-line through the Graduate School Application website and select “Graduate Non-Matriculated” as the application type (Deadlines: September 15 for Autumn; December 15 for Winter; March 15 for Spring; May 15 for Summer.)
• Submit unofficial transcripts for previous degrees via the online application.
• Submit a 1-page (maximum) Statement of Purpose via the online application. This should include a list of courses you plan to take, your interest in our department’s graduate program, and your future goals.
• Applicants must contact the Department of Global Health at ghcourse@uw.edu once their application has been submitted in order to have their application processed by our department.

Registering for Courses:

Tuition exempt and non-exempt students follow different registration processes:

• Tuition exempt students should visit the Tuition Exemption Program webpage for detailed information on the enrollment and registration processes.
• Non-exempt students will need to complete both of the forms below in order to register.  Detailed steps and instructions can be found on the UW Non-Degree Enrollment page.
  • Registration Approval Form
  • Registration Form

For more information contact:

Dave Noeller
ghcourse@uw.edu
Forms (PDF) may be emailed directly