Process for GSE Non-Matriculated Students

The Graduate School of Education has instituted a new online application for non‐matriculated students.

  • Interested candidates must submit our online application.
  • Courses for non‐matriculated candidates will be suggested and approved by GSE faculty based on student interests and program guidelines for specific academic programs in teaching, educational leadership, counseling, school psychology, and interdisciplinary research.
  • Candidates will register themselves for classes after being approved by a faculty member and receiving a confirmation email from the GSE admissions office with registration instructions.

Directions for Candidates

If candidates are unsure of what program or type of courses you are interested in, they should contact Abraham Johnson, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services, at [email protected].

How to Apply for Non‐Matriculated Study

    • Complete an application: https://gradadmissions.fordham.edu/portal/gse_apply
    • You will need to choose an academic area of interest, program type, academic term, and campus location.
    • Choose the degree type: Non Degree
    • Add personal info. such as address, phone number, etc.
    • Upload a transcript or diploma.
    • Upload a valid government ID
    • Submit the application. There is no application fee.
  2. On registration days, please call the admissions office at (212) 636-6400 for a brief review of your application. 
  3. You will then be transferred to one of our faculty advisors, who will discuss course selection and review your application for approval. This is required each time you register as a non-matriculated student.
  4. You will be able to register yourself after receiving approval from a faculty member and a confirmation email from the GSE admissions office with registration instructions. The confirmation email will include instructions on how to obtain your Fordham University AccessIT ID, email, and Blackboard account.
  5. To begin the process for your Fordham ID card, log into your fordham.edu page and click on the GSE student tab. You will see a photo uploader box. Submit your photo for your university ID card here. You will pick up the printed ID card during the first week of classes from IT distribution centers.
  6. You will receive a copy of Fordham’s immunization form. University policy requires that you complete the form and return it directly to the Health Services Office as soon as possible to the address on the form. A registration hold for future terms will be placed on your student account if you do not return the form to the Health Services Office.
  7. If you already have health insurance coverage that meets Fordham’s policy standard minimum insurance requirements*, you may apply to waive enrollment in the Fordham plan. This waiver would remove the insurance charge from your student account. Please follow the instructions on the following link: Waiver Information