Those who wish to pursue graduate study but are not candidates for a degree from Creighton may be admitted to the Graduate School as special (non-degree seeking) students. A special student application is required, and the student must obtain consent of the program director or department chair prior to registering for any course. The number of hours earned as a special student that can be applied toward a graduate degree at the University will vary from program to program, but may not be more than nine (9) hours.