Do you need to fulfill continuing education requirements, including Pennsylvania Act 48 credits, or are you just looking for professional development and only want to take a couple of classes? No problem.

A student can still take online classes at Drexel Online, even if they aren’t enrolled in a degree or certificate program. We simply refer to you as a “non-matriculated student”. If you wish to apply as a non-matriculated student, please:  (i) complete the application by the deadline date; (ii)  choose "Non-Matriculated Option” on the application; and, (iii) select your intended area of study (see below for more information).

Enrolling in Drexel University Online as a non-matriculated education student may be a good option for you if:

• You need Pennsylvania Act 48 credit. You are working towards completing your Pennsylvania Department of Education mandated professional development hours in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 48 and are intrigued by a course offered at Drexel that will help you to fulfill your hours.
  
• You are only interested in taking a specific class. Applying as a non-matriculated student is a good option if there is a particular online course that sparks your interest. It is best to contact your academic advisor before applying to determine what courses may be available to you.
• You are not completely sure online learning is for you but are looking for a way to experience it. Non-matriculated status may be a good option for you. It allows you to experience what online learning is like at Drexel University and find out if you enjoy this type of learning. Many of our students tell us they prefer online learning over on-campus learning because of the constant networking and interaction through group projects, discussion boards, class chat groups and the flexibility it provides. But it's an individual preference. You want to do what works best for you.
• You are enrolled in another college or university, but wish to take a course at Drexel. You can do that, and transfer your credits back to your home institution. If you are considering taking a Drexel course with the intent of transferring the credits back to your home institution, be sure you have checked with your home institution to ensure that it  will accept the Drexel transfer credit for your intended purpose.

Is there a downside to being a non-matriculated student?

Yes, in some cases. There are limits on the number of classes you can take per term and the total number of classes you can take at Drexel before you must declare a major. In addition, some classes may not be available to you. For more information, please contact the School of Education’s graduate non-matriculated advisor, Larry Keiser (larry.j.keiser@drexel.edu; 215.895.2003). Additionally, please note that some tuition financing options may require you to be enrolled in a degree program, so you may not qualify if you are a non-matriculated student. In general, although non-matriculated status offers flexibility, once you qualify for a degree program in which you are interested, you should matriculate into that program as soon as possible.

Graduate Education Non-Matriculated – Primary Intended Area of Study

1. Teaching Learning and Curriculum – Teacher Certification Track (TCERT)
2. Teaching Learning and Curriculum – Advanced Teaching Track (ATCC)
3. Learning / Instructional Technology
4. Educational Leadership – K12
5. Higher Education Leadership and Administration
6. Global and International Education
7. Special Education
8. Math Learning and Teaching
9. Teacher Professional Development
10. Continuing Education
    
11. The Pennsylvania State Education Association has given Drexel University Online the Act 48 Seal of Recognition.  

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