General Admissions Policy
Admission to Stevenson is reserved for applicants who have demonstrated the ability to meet the demands of Stevenson University Online's level of instruction. Students who enroll in course work at Stevenson University are classified as either degree students or non-degree students.
A degree student has been accepted by the Admissions Office in pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree. A bachelor's or master's degree-seeking student may enroll for course work for each consecutive semester as long as he or she remains in good academic standing at the University. A program of 12 credits or more constitutes a bachelor's degree full-time load; fewer than 12 credits constitutes a part-time load. A program of six credits constitutes a master's degree full-time load.
Non-degree students are those who are not currently seeking a degree from Stevenson University. Non-degree students are limited to part-time status and are not eligible for financial aid. While enrolled, non-degree students must meet the same academic standards for continued enrollment as degree students.