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Policy 2.5: Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) Enrollment  

Applies to: CIPCT, DNP, Certs, PhD

I. Policy Statement

Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) enrollment allows students to register for graduate-level coursework at the University of Washington (UW) without formal admission to a graduate degree program. The School of Nursing (SoN) follows UW Graduate School Policy 5.4 and supplements it with program-specific procedures.

GNM enrollment does not guarantee admission to a graduate degree program. A limited number of credits may be applied toward a graduate degree in accordance with Graduate School policy.

II. Process

A. Application Review

  • GNM applications are accepted on a cycle established annually by the School of Nursing.
  • Applications are reviewed by the appropriate Coordinating Committee:
  • DNPCC – applicants pursuing advanced practice coursework or courses within the DNP program.
  • M/PhDCC – applicants for the CIPCT program, current PhD students seeking GNM coursework.
  • Late applications are not accepted.

B. Enrollment Restrictions

GNM students may not enroll in NCLIN-prefix courses. Enrollment limits are based on compliance requirements, affiliation agreements, and clinical site capacity. Matriculated students are prioritized.

III. Roles and Responsibilities Summary

Task Student/Prospective Student Coordinating Committee Admissions
Review GNM applications I R/A C
Determine application cycles I C R/A
Enroll in eligible courses R/A I

RACI Legend:

  • R = Responsible: Performs the task
  • A = Accountable: Ultimately answerable
  • C = Consulted: Provides input
  • I = Informed: Kept up to date

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Last updated: September 2025