The Part-time Studies Program, or Non-degree Program, is designed to give the adult learner the opportunity to begin or renew a college education at IUP.
Through this program, available through the School of Continuing Education, an individual may enroll in undergraduate credit courses to pursue personal interests or acquire new skills. But credits earned in this program may also be applied to a degree upon formal admission to a degree program.
A student in the Part-time Studies Program is limited to a semester enrollment of no more than 11 credits. He or she must apply for formal admission to a degree program before 30 IUP credits have been earned. Students must file applications for degree candidacy by the midterm point of the fall or spring semester preceding candidacy.
The minimum credit criteria to apply for consideration for degree candidacy are as follows, though specific requirements for GPA and IUP credit vary by degree program.
- Students with a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) need at least fifteen IUP credits and a GPA of 2.0.
- Veterans need at least nine IUP credits and a GPA of 2.0. Defense Department Form DD-214, Report of Separation, is required.
- Transfer students with twelve or more transfer credits need at least nine IUP credits and a GPA of 2.0. Official transcripts are required for all previous college work attempted.
- Transfer students with 11 or fewer transfer credits need at least fifteen IUP credits and a GPA of 2.0. Official transcripts are required for all previous college work attempted.
Admission to Part-Time Studies Program
Part-time undergraduate study is available to any high school graduate or holder of a GED. No SAT scores are required.
For any student whose native language is not English, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is required as part of the application. Those who are not U.S. citizens must submit a notarized copy of their current visa and Immigration and Naturalization (INS) I-94 card (Arrival-Departure Record) or alien resident card.
Applications are available from the Part-time Studies Program and must be submitted with documentation directly to the School of Continuing Education by August 15 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester. A $35 application fee is required. Applications submitted after established deadlines are not guaranteed consideration.