Methodist University Non-Degree Application - On Campus

This application is intended for students who wish to take on-campus courses at Methodist University who are not seeking a Methodist University undergraduate degree, but wish to take undergraduate classes.

This could include new students who are taking courses to fulfill pre-requisites for a graduate program, students who are seeking to take MU classes as a visiting/transient student transferring courses back to their current school, students seeking personal or professional development, students who wish to audit a class for no credit, and many other reasons. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics or live in campus housing facilities unless otherwise approved.

Please be advised that financial aid availability as a Special-Non-Degree student is dependent upon your individual situation. You should contact the Student Financial Services office for more information about your financial aid.

If you are interested in taking on-campus courses as a degree-seeking student at Methodist University, please do not complete this application - please complete the application as a degree-seeking student found at www.methodist.edu/apply . If you are a student who has been enrolled at Methodist University in the last year, you should NOT complete this application - simply contact your Academic and Career Advisor to register for classes. If you are interested in taking fully online courses, please complete the application for the MU Online Program found at www.methodist.edu/apply.

Select the Next button below to start your application.

When do you plan to begin your studies as a non-degree student?

Academic Year

*The academic year runs Fall/Spring/Summer

Academic Term

Will you be a full-time or part-time student?

What type of Non-Degree Student will you be?

Please upload your visiting/transient student letter from your current institution.

Have you earned a Bachelor's Degree?

Are you taking courses to fulfill requirements for enrollment in a graduate program at Methodist University?

Why are you interested in taking Methodist University courses as a non-degree seeking student?

Which MU graduate program are you considering?

Have you received a Course Deficiency Letter from the graduate program admissions office?

Please upload your course deficiency letter as a .pdf file. 

How did you first learn about MU?

Housing plans

Non-Degree Students who wish to live in campus housing must receive permission to live in campus housing. Housing for Non-Degree Students is not guaranteed.

Biographical Information

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Suffix

Former last name(s), if any (separate by comma if more than one):

Contact Information

Do you reside outside of the United States?

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code - If you have problems with this question, delete your response, enter your zip code and tab through to the next question

International Address Line 1:

Street Address or PO Box Number

International Address Line 2:

City or Town Name, Other Principal Subdivision (ie: Province, State, County, etc.) and Postal Code. In some countries the postal code may precede the city or town name.

examples:

London WIP 6HQ 

06570 St. Paul

Country

Cell Phone Number

Would you like to receive text messages regarding your application, financial aid, important dates and deadlines?*

Please select your cell phone carrier:

Name of cell phone carrier

Email Address

Personal Information

Birth Date

Gender

Military Status: Please indicate your military status at the time of your enrollment at MU

Please confirm that you will be active duty at the time of your enrollment at MU.

For which branch of the military are you currently active duty?

Will you be using Active Duty Benefits?

Which active duty benefit program you will be participating in?

Please confirm that you will be a veteran of military service (not active duty) at the time of your enrollment at MU.

For which branch of the military are you a veteran?

Will you be using Veteran Benefits?

Which Veteran benefits are you receiving?

Please confirm that you are the spouse of a Veteran or Active Duty Military member

Will you be using Spouse Veteran Benefits?

Which Spouse Veteran Benefits are you receiving?

Please confirm that you are the dependent child of a Veteran or Active Duty Military member

Will you be using Dependent Veteran Benefits?

Which Dependent Veteran Benefits are you receiving?

Optional Information

The following items are optional and will not be used in a discriminatory manner. However, you cannot receive federal financial aid without a valid Social Security number. If you are applying for federal financial aid, providing your Social Security number will allow us to more efficiently process financial aid.

SSN (XXX-XX-XXXX)

Citizenship Information

Citizenship Status

Citizen Of

Please describe your current citizenship status:

Race Information

Ethnicity

Race (Choose one or more)

MU ID

Parent/Guardian Information (optional)

I would like to provide information about my father

Father: Name

Father: Address Line 1

Father: City

Father: State

Father: Zip Code

Father: email

Is he living?

I would like to provide information about my mother

Mother: Name

Mother: Address Line 1

Mother: City

Mother: State

Mother: Zip Code

Mother: email

Is she living?

School Information

Have you completed any college level courses?

Have you completed or will you complete a Bachelor's Degree before enrolling at Methodist University?*

College Information

State of Institution

Select Institution

Bachelor's Degree Earned

Name of College or University

Graduation Date

High School Information

High School State

High School City

High School

Name of High School

Graduation Date

Notice to all applicants

Methodist University reserves the right to authenticate academic credentials and consult public records prior to extending offers of admission.

Clery Act Information

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a consumer protection law that aims to provide transparency around campus crime policy and statistics. Clery Act Report information can be found on the Methodist University website. You may request a print version of the report by contacting the Director of Police & Public Safety at (910) 630-7149.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy information can be found here. 

Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disabilities in its programs and activities.

The Methodist University Honor Code

In the pursuit of academic studies at Methodist University, every student has the responsibility of obeying the Honor Code, which prohibits cheating (including plagiarism), and academic misrepresentation. Each student is responsible for becoming familiar with the Honor Code. All work submitted to instructors must comply with the rules of the Honor Code and “pledged” as an indication of its conformity to the rules of the Honor Code. Violations of the code may be reported by any member of the Methodist University community. More information can be found in the Academic Catalog.

Have you been convicted of a crime (other than a minor traffic violation) or are there charges pending against you at this time?

Please explain:

Have you had disciplinary action taken against you, been placed on probation, or suspended from a high school or college?

Please explain:

Student Statement

I certify that all information given on this application is complete and accurate. I understand that withholding information requested in the application or giving false information on any document may make me ineligible for admission to, or continuation at Methodist University. By signing and submitting this application, I indicate my willingness to accept both the responsibilities and privileges of the Honor Code and all other conditions of admissions. Methodist University reserves the right to discuss with prospective and accepted students any behavior, comments, or language (including through social media) that may be offensive or inflammatory to other individuals or groups. Action by the University may include, but is not limited to withdrawing acceptance to the University. For current students, actions may include verbal warning, counseling, suspension, and expulsion.