Non-Degree and Visiting Student

Non-degree students are students enrolled in credit bearing courses who have not been admitted into a degree program.

Visiting Students are non- degree students who take classes at Pace for the purpose of transferring the credits back to another university or college.

Non-degree/visiting students may enroll in classes for the fall, spring or summer semesters and attend on a part-time basis. They can register for a maximum of 11 credits during fall and spring and for 2 classes during each summer term, up to a maximum of 25 credits in total and must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher. After completing 25 credits, students may apply for matriculation into a degree program.

For further information, please contact us at visitingstudent@pace.edu

GED     

Students who are at least 19 years of age and have not completed their high school education or have not taken the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) exam are eligible to enroll in this program.

GED PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Students in the GED Program apply as a visiting/non-degree student and may take a maximum of 11 credits (3 courses) each semester. (Maximum of 7 credits each summer session). Students must complete 24 credits with an overall grade point average of "C" (2.0) to be granted a NYS GED. Once earning their GED, students will be eligible to matriculate into a degree program.

The following 24 credits must be completed to be eligible for the GED awarded by New York State:

  • 6 credits in English language arts including writing, speaking and reading (literature) - Foundation Core Courses
  • 3 credits in mathematics - Foundation Core Courses
  • 3 credits in natural science - Exploratory Core Course
  • 3 credits in social science - Choose from an Exploratory Core Course in Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology
  • 3 credits in humanities - Choose from Exploratory Core Courses in Art, Drama, History, Music or Philosophy
  • 6 credits in college degree program requirements- Choose from Pace's Core Courses

Upon completion of the above program, the student must fill-out Attachment J (PDF) and send to the NYS Board of Education, along with his/her Pace transcript. The state will then mail the GED to the student, which can then be provided to Pace to complete matriculation.

HS Bridge

The High School Bridge program allows high school juniors and seniors, who are in good academic standing, to take eligible for-credit 100-level courses.

TUITION

The tuition is $150 per credit hour and courses may be taken during either the fall, spring, or summer semester.  Special course fees may vary.

Students must submit an application, an official high school transcript, and a letter of recommendation from their school counselor. Applicants must be in good academic standing with 85% or higher GPA to be eligible for admission.

For further information, please contact us at highschoolbridge@pace.edu