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Non-Degree Option

Graduate Non-Degree

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Interested in taking a few music courses without earning a degree? Up to 10 semester hours of graduate non-degree credit may count towards a degree in music at Ohio State, should you decide to pursue one later.

Information about the graduate non-degree admission option is available Applicants who wish to take courses without earning a degree can apply for graduate non-degree admission. Information about this option is available at the Graduate Non-Degree web page — application, costs, and restrictions & policies.

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