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Non-degree study: Special students
Non-degree study: Special students
Taking courses at the Faculty of Arts, but not a TMU student? Here’s what you need to know.
Special students include
- People taking a course for personal interest
- University graduates taking additional classes to upgrade skills
- Visiting students from other universities earning transfer credits
How to register
- Download and complete the (PDF file) Faculty of Arts Special Student Permission Form
- Submit the form to the Academic Advisor of the department you wish to study in
- Include any supporting documents you might have (transcripts, letters of permission, etc.) to support your application
Note: If you’ve already been admitted as a Special student within the last 6 academic terms you don’t need to reapply.
Once your application has been approved you can enrol in courses. Please note:
- You may need to submit your Special Student Permission Form before enrolling
- Special student enrolment is not guaranteed
- Special students can register once regular program students have completed registration
Rules and regulations
- If you’ve received a Required to Withdraw notice from TMU or any other university you can’t register as a Special student
- Special students are unable to register for core elective courses that are part of a degree program.
- If there is a core elective course you’re interested in, search the Chang School of Continuing Education to see if they offer something similar