Feb 11, 2025  
2023-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2026 Academic Catalog

Non-Degree Extended Education


PSHU Admissions Office supports Non-Degree Students (NDS) who are not enrolled in a degree or certificate program through PHSU but would like to take a class. This includes:

  • Alumni
  • Visiting students and professionals
  • Internship, thesis/dissertation, field work, or practicums are not included.
  • Application for extended education admission must be received by the Admissions Office prior to the beginning of the term of enrollment for which the applicant is requested to take a course.

To process an application, the following minimum documents are required:

  • Application for course enrollment, including a non-refundable application fee in the amount indicated in the Tuition & Fees.
  • Approval from Admission’s office
  • Authorization from Program Director or Department Chair to be enroll in clinical courses
  • Letter from the Department/Course director of home institution, certifying comparability of the course with PHSU’s.

Approval from Admission’s Office and authorization from Vice President for Academic Affairs is required to register.

A non-degree student will not earn a certificate or degree from PHSU, but can take courses for a grade, earn credits, and receive an official academic record.

NDS students may enroll in graduate-level courses. It is advisable that the applicant contact the department(s) offering courses of interest to ensure that their courses are available to non-degree students.

Extended Education Application will pay the corresponding cost per credit for personal and professional growth. In addition, a library fee must be paid. The institution reserves the right to increase the tuition or other fees as deemed necessary. Tuition and fees must be payable on or before registration. All fees and charges are payable in US currency.

All inquiries and application for admission should be addressed to the: Admission Office, Ponce Health Sciences University.

The ND students will not be eligible for financial aid. They must comply with the institutional norms and regulations. Each Program will provide a list of courses available for the ND extended education candidates.

Tuition and Fees

For more details of PHSU tuition and fees please refer to: Tuition and Fees 2024-2025.pdf

ALL TUITION AND FEES ARE PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE REGISTRATION.

*Ponce Health Sciences University reserves the right to increase the tuition or other fees as deemed necessary. *