Purdue University's College of Engineering offers an online non-degree option that helps students prepare for graduate-level courses, explore graduate study, or develop new skills. If you wish to take a graduate-level engineering course without being formally admitted to an advanced degree program, you may do so under non-degree admission status. Students are permitted to take up to 12 credits in the non-degree status. There is no fee to apply. Students in non-degree status will receive official Purdue academic credit for courses as an online graduate student in the College of Engineering. You must hold a bachelor's degree and have the necessary background for any courses you wish to take. 

Enrollment in courses as a non-degree student does not guarantee future admission to a degree program. If you are admitted later to an advanced degree or graduate certificate, a maximum of 12 credits taken in non-degree status may be applied. Check with the department of your intended degree program for their allowable pre-admission credits. Non-degree seeking students also receive the support of a student services team who can help them throughout their journey in the Interdisciplinary Engineering program.

Deadlines

All required admissions criteria are due by the following deadlines:

• Fall: August 1
• Spring: December 1
• Summer: May 1

Refer to the Academic Calendar for semester start dates. 

Criteria

Look over the How to Apply webpage for additional details.   

1. Online Application 
   • Apply using the following campus and program information: 
   • Campus: Purdue West Lafayette 
   • Major: Interdisciplinary Engineering 
   • Degree Objective: Non-degree 
   • Course Delivery: Distance (online or off-campus location) 
2. Academic Statement of Purpose
3. Personal History Statement
4. Proof of Bachelor's Degree 
   • Provide a copy of an official transcript or a copy of the original diploma to gradadm@purdue.edu.
5. Resume
   • 1–2 pages in length.
   • Please separate academic and professional experiences.