Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) Admissions

GNM Registration Status

The GNM program permits students to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses or advanced undergraduate courses. The majority of GNM students attend part-time, although full-time enrollment is not prohibited. The advantage of this program is that it allows students to take graduate courses regardless of degree objectives. Students whose academic record falls short of the admission criteria may also be advised to enroll as GNM before applying for regular status.

Although applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in engineering or related discipline, present official transcripts and have earned a grade point average (GPA) deemed satisfactory by the department, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores and recommendation letters are not required. Qualification for admission is decided quickly. Furthermore, up to 12 credits of appropriate courses taken successfully as a GNM student may be applied to a degree if students are admitted into a degree program at a later date.

International Students Note: Foreign nationals are not eligible for student visas under the GNM program.

Admission into regular status from GNM status requires that students apply for regular admission to the department, which is competitive with all applicants to the program. They should have taken at least three graduate level courses applicable to a degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics (500 level and above) and attained competitive grades in each course. Submission of GRE test scores (general exam) is also required.

If students reapplying to the Graduate School, will have their previous application materials maintained in the department office. They need only resubmit the “Application to Graduate School” along with the application fee. Once the status of a GNM student is changed to regular graduate status, all courses suitable for the program taken as a GNM student (no more than 12 credits) will be credited toward the degree. 

GNM Application Procedure

The following items must be submitted to the Graduate School:

The following item must be submitted to the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Attn: Manager of Graduate Programs:

  • One copy of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Deadlines

The deadlines for GNM applications (either on-campus or EDGE) are as follows:

  • Autumn Quarter - August 1st of application year
  • Winter Quarter - November 1st of previous year
  • Spring Quarter - February 1st  of application year    

Graduate Program Staff

Wanda Frederick
Wanda Frederick
Manager Graduate Programs
wanda@aa.washington.edu
(206) 616-1113