Students who wish to take individual courses at the Maryland School of Public Policy may do so by applying to the University of Maryland for Advanced Special Student status http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/catalog/admit_nondegree.html . This is a non-degree seeking status for students who meet the University's admissions criteria. To apply as an Advanced Special Student, simply:

Apply on-line: http://www.vprgs.umd.edu/gems/admissions.htm

Degree code: GRAD

Submit necessary documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc-see above link to program)

Once a favorable decision has been made, please contact Ms. Karen Logan ( kclogan@umd.edu ) to request permission to register for our PUAF classes. Priority is given to our current students, however, every effort will be made to accommodate your requests.

Should you decide to apply to our “degree” program at a later date, you may request to “include” up to twelve credits earned as an Advanced Special Student in your Plan of Study. These courses must be less than five years old at the time of graduation.