Post-Bachelor's Degree Students

Non-Degree Students

Students who have completed a bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.0–2.69 are eligible for undergraduate non-degree enrollment.

This application type is common for students who need additional undergraduate classes to prepare for admission to a graduate program, second bachelor’s program or teacher preparation program. A non-degree student with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher should apply as a graduate non-degree student if they plan to enroll in graduate coursework. Otherwise, they should enroll as an undergraduate non-degree student. 

Admission Requirements

  • EMU application
  • $35 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended

Second Bachelor's

A second bachelor's degree is an option for students who already have a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue another one. Students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Admission Requirements

  • EMU application
  • $35 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended

Post Bachelor's Teacher Preparation (PBTP)

Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree, do not have a teaching certificate and would like to earn an initial teaching certificate in Elementary or Secondary Education should apply for post-bachelor enrollment. Students must have earned a 2.5 cumulative undergraduate GPA for admission. 

If an applicant has between a 2.0 and a 2.49 cumulative undergraduate GPA and meets all other admission conditions, they may be admitted as a post-bachelor’s non-degree student. Non-degree students must complete at least 12 credit hours at EMU and earns a 2.5 GPA (a "C" or higher must be earned in all coursework). Students will work with an advisor to select coursework.

To be eligible for full admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification program a student needs a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative undergraduate GPA and the items below.

Admission Requirements

  • EMU application
  • $35 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended
  • Personal statement
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Statement of civil/criminal conviction
  • ICHAT background check.

Please visit the College of Education for more information.

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