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.  Permission is required from the course instructor and department; forms that need a department signature may be sent to ghcourse@uw.edu. 

Please see Registering for Courses below for enrollment instructions.

GRADUATE NONMATRICULATED (“GNM”)

You should register as a graduate non-matriculated 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 Non-matriculated (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 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.). Please also see important UW policies regarding Graduate Non-Matriculated students.
  • 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.
  • Questions about the Graduate School application process may be sent to uwgrad@uw.edu or 206.685.2630.
• Once the application has been submitted, applicants must contact the Department of Global Health at ghcourse@uw.edu in order to have the application processed by our department.

Please see Registering for Courses below for enrollment instructions.

Registering for Courses:

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

• Tuition exempt students:
  • Visit the Office of the Registrar State Employee Tuition Exemption page for step-by-step instructions.
    • Additional details about the Tuition Exemption Program can be found on the UW Human Resources website.
• Non-exempt students:
  • Visit the UW Non-Degree Enrollment page.  The following forms will be required:
    • Registration Approval Form
    • Registration Form

For more information contact:
ghcourse@uw.edu
Forms (PDF) may be emailed directly