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Professionals in fields related to architecture may be eligible to take courses in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. These students must be admitted by the Office of the Associate Dean for Admissions as special students (nondegree candidates). Many courses, including the design studios, drawing courses, and seminars, are not open to special students.

If at a later date a special student wishes to apply for matriculation in any of the graduate degree programs, the student must file a formal application before the stipulated deadline. The Admissions Committee does not treat the applicant preferentially.

Students who take courses as special students and are later admitted to a degree program may be awarded advanced standing for up to 6 points of work taken as a special student. Those who wish to apply for degree candidacy are therefore urged to do so at the earliest possible time.