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Student Handbook 2024-25 > Graduate Admissions Policy > Admission Criteria > Admission Guidelines for Visiting Students Audit Students Transfer Students

Admission Guidelines for Visiting Students Audit Students Transfer Students

Admission Guidelines for Visiting Students/Audit Students/Transfer Students 

1. Visiting Students 

   • Students must have passed all the prerequisites for the required subjects (original transcripts from the university in which the student is currently studying are to be provided). 

   • Students must provide a copy of the passport and four recent photos (JPEG format file).  

   • Students must fully adhere to UD regulations and rules, including attendance. 

   • The cumulative number of credit hours allowed for the registration of visiting students should not exceed 18 credit hours and such students cannot register for more than two consecutive terms. 

   • A visiting student may apply for a regular student status after complying with the admission requirements of the desired program. 

   • A visiting student may register at any time during the registration period. 

2. Audit Students 

   UD allows individuals interested in a particular course to attend classes as audit students.  The following conditions apply: 

   • The candidate must show some evidence of prerequisite knowledge required for auditing the course (meet the course instructor/Graduate Program Director to clarify this point and state the purpose for auditing the course). 

   • Provide passport copy and four recent photographs (JPEG format file). 

   • Pay the regular course fee as applicable for Visiting/Short course students. 

   • Attendance policy is not mandatory. 

   • Homework assignments/examinations are not mandatory. 

3. Transfer Students

Transfer students must submit original transcripts from the university/college they are transferring from. In addition, transfer students must submit the course syllabus and course description for each course they seek to transfer for credit. Transfer students into a Master’s Program must have received at least a “B” or equivalent for any course they wish to transfer. Students will be informed of the course(s) eligible for transfer within 48 hours by the Admissions Department. For more information see S 6.3 Transfer Admission Policy.