Single Courses
Prospective students interested in our graduate programs have the option to enroll in single courses as a non-degree seeking student. Non-degree students enroll in the same courses as graduate program students without having to pay an additional fee or commit to a full degree or certificate program. This is the preferred option for students who wish to sample our course offerings, ease into our online format and explore a particular area of interest. Up to 6 credit hours earned as a non-degree student can be applied to the master’s degree program, so long as a student is accepted and in good academic standing.
Enrollment Requirements
Prospective students interested in a single course option are required to have earned a degree related to their program of interest and hold a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for enrollment. Prospective students must submit all required documents and materials by the enrollment deadlines listed below.
Submit the following documents to our secure box account:
- Unofficial transcripts and or a related degree
Please make sure your documents are in PDF formatting and titled with your name prior to submission. Submit your documents via email at Transcr.03z6qf0eumpn53yi@u.box.com.
Submit the following materials to our graduate coordinator:
- Resume.
- Paragraph of intent (similar to a statement of purpose).
- Paragraph of support (similar to a reference letter from colleague or supervisor).
- UT EID.
If you forgot your UT EID or need to create a new one, visit the UT EID Website to get started. Submit your materials via email at utmasters@engr.utexas.edu.
Enrollment Deadlines
Prospective students must submit all required documents and materials by the following enrollment deadlines:
Fall
- Final Deadline: June 1
Spring
- Final Deadline: November 1
Summer
- Final Deadline: May 1
Students can enroll in any available single course as a non-degree student during the fall, spring, and summer semesters – However, the number of single courses open for enrollment are limited and will vary by semester.
To find out which single courses are currently open for enrollment, please Contact Us.
Why Enroll in a Single Course?
Explore: Single courses are a great way for prospective graduate students to learn more about a program or topic of interest before enrolling in a degree program. This is the preferred alternative for non-degree seeking students to sample courses, without having to commit your valuable time, energy, and finances to a full-degree program.
Convenient Format: Most of our programs and courses are offered 100% online or asynchronously. Enrolling in a single course is the perfect way to ease into our online format which incorporates the latest technology and distance learning practices.
A Respected Community: All of our single courses are the exact same courses available for graduate students, which are facilitated by esteemed factually from the Cockrell School and industry experts. Members of our alumni family can access exclusive resources and connect with students, professors and fellow alumni, regardless if you are enrolled in a single course or full-degree program.
Have Additional Questions?
Prospective students are encouraged to attend our monthly live-online information sessions, where you can learn more about your program of interest from our expert graduate coordinators, and get your questions answered in real time. Still have questions? To learn more about enrolling in a single course as a non-degree seeking student Contact Us.