Special Student Status provides opportunities for continuing education and
sabbatical studies for personal or professional enrichment. Those seeking a
context for study, renewal and reflection and those considering career changes
who do not wish to enroll in a degree program, will find flexible plans of study
available.
Special Students receive credit for their course work but are not eligible
to receive academic degrees from the School. Those who subsequently wish to
pursue a degree program must fulfill all the admissions requirements for the
particular program of interest. The Admissions Committee makes determinations
regarding retroactive credit for course work and tuition.
Student’s in the Special Student program have full use of the acclaimed GTU Library
and are able to choose from over 750 courses offered each year by the member
schools of the Graduate Theological Union. The student also has access to the
vast library resources at the University of California, Berkeley.
Scholarship and Financial Aid is not available for Special Students. Housing is
available only if all degree applicants have been placed and there is additional
housing available. The director of housing makes every effort to assist students
in finding suitable housing; unfortunately, the School cannot guarantee housing
for any of its students.
For detailed information on admissions procedures for Special Student Status,
see the Admissions
Section of the website.
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