Hospitality Institute Non-Degree Study

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The School of Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS) Hospitality Institute (HI) welcomes industry professionals, prospective students and applicants for future terms to take Master's level classes as non-degree students. Non-degree (non-matriculated) students are permitted to take graduate classes without the commitment of submitting a full application or completing the degree.

Students choose Non-Degree Study for a variety of reasons:

  • Start coursework immediately
  • Explore hospitality management, investment, or development as a professional fit
  • Build confidence in academic ability
  • Strengthen candidacy for admission by demonstrating academic success at Fordham

Application and Registration

To enroll as a non-degree student, you will need to complete an abbreviated, online application, select non-degree student type and provide the following:

  • Official transcript from a regionally accredited college or university which should indicate the conferral of a Bachelor’s degree
  • Resume
  • Application fee

The GMAT/GRE is not required for non-degree applicants.

The non-matriculated status is available only to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents. U.S. Government regulations prevent us from enrolling international students on a non-matriculated status. International students should apply using our standard application.

Non-Degree Student Status, Credit Limit, and Course Limitations

  • Non-matriculated students may take courses during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
  • Non-matriculated students may take a maximum of 6 credits.
  • The HI program office approves and registers non-matriculated students in courses.
  • Non-matriculated students who are subsequently accepted into an HI master's degree or graduate certificate program may apply the courses they successfully completed as a non-matriculated student towards the master's or graduate certificate. A minimum grade of B in these courses is required.
  • Non-matriculated students who wish to drop or add a course must contact the program office at [email protected] or call 212-636-7626 and follow the PCS calendar for deadline dates and the tuition refund policy.
  • Applicants who are already accepted to another Fordham academic program, must take an official leave of absence from or withdraw from the program prior to seeking non-matriculated status at the Hospitality Institute.
  • Applicants who have been denied admission to an REI or HI master's are not eligible to enroll as non-matriculated students.
  • Enrollment as a non-matriculated student does not imply acceptance or eligibility to any degree program in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies. Those who would like to matriculate must complete the standard application.
  • Non-matriculated students are not eligible to take independent studies, tutorials, internships, or courses reserved for a cohort group.

Tuition and Fees
Non-degree students pay the standard graduate tuition rate plus the standard additional fees.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

  • Non-degree students are not eligible for PCS scholarships.
  • Non-degree students are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Financial Responsibility Agreement

  • All students who register for courses will be required to electronically sign (e-sign) a Financial Responsibility Agreement (FRA). Colleges and universities increasingly use such agreements to make sure students understand their financial obligation to the institution.
  • A Financial Responsibility Agreement is a disclosure agreement between you and Fordham University that states that you agree to pay all charges that result from your registration and services you receive from the university. You will be asked to acknowledge that you understand that you are responsible to pay for all charges associated with your attendance and where applicable, residence costs at the university.
  • If you refuse to sign the form, your enrollment will be subject to cancellation since you are not agreeing to pay the charges for which you incur as a result of the services you receive at Fordham.
  • For more information, please visit the Financial Responsibility Agreement website

Refunds
Learn about the PCS Real Estate Institute’s refund policies and procedures are available, which are based on 100% payment of all institutional charges and deposits.