Am I considered an Undergraduate?

Question

I received my AA degree in (Technical Education & Humanities) in the Spring of 2004. Ever since I graduated from a California community college, I've been taking more classes to increase my GPA a little more.

Hopefully, I'll get to that 4 yr. college I've always wanted and that I've set my ambitions on.

Am I considered an Undergraduate?

Answer 1

Yes. You are an undergraduate student until you are awarded your bachelors degree. If you apply to graduate school and are accepted, then become a graduate student.

I strongly suggest that you work with an academic advisor at the college of your choice regarding your transfer to a four-year college. The college you transfer to has the final word as to what credits they will accept, but usually anything "C" or higher will transfer.

Also, you will want to buy a catalog of courses from your "new" college so you know what courses you need to fulfill your degree requirements. It is up to you to notify the college the semester BEFORE you are ready to graduate and go over all your credits. Again, you need to meet with an academic advisor to make a smooth transition.

Congratulations on your success thus far. Keep up the good work! Best wishes.

Answer 2

Since I have Bachelor's, Masters, and have done a small portion of a Ph.D., and also a college professor for 2 years, I am qualified to answer. An undergraduate is a student who is working on a Bachelor's degree at a 2 or 4 year post-secondary institution classified as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior. Anyone working on a second bachelors or taking undergraduate courses for some reason is classified a post-baccalaureate. A graduate student is one working on a Master's, Specialist, or Doctoral degree. Law and medical students are classified as Professional.

Answer 3

Yes, you are considered to be an undergraduate student. Until you graduate with your baccalaureate degree you are an undergraduate.

Have you applied to the 4-year college of your choice yet? Because you have already earned your AA degree, many 4-year colleges would admit you. With your AA degree, you probably fulfilled the bulk of your General Education Requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

If you've already applied to your chosen 4-year college and they don't admit you into a degree-seeking program, apply as an unclassified student. At least this way, you may be able to take courses that pertain to your baccalaureate degree program. Once you fulfill what ever requirement you may be missing, apply for classified standing in the degree program of your choice.

Best wishes!

Answer 4

Undergrad is anything below graduate school- since you don't have the bachelor's, you are and undergrad.

If you are not seeking a degree you are ALSO a non-matriculated student. The terms are not mutually exclusive.

Talking to a counselor is a good idea, they will have lots of info about where you can apply and what schools offer the programs you want.

Oh, and you WILL up your chances for bachelor's programs if you do well. Taking non-degree/non-matric courses to gain skills and show a higher GPA makes you more competitive and shows you are responsible- good for you :)

Answer 5

I have to disagree somewhat with the others. It isn't that you are a graduate student, but It sounds like you are currently a non-matriculating student - you are taking classes at a community college without expecting to get a degree from that college (I don't think you can increase your GPA after having gotten a degree. If that is your aim, you really need to talk to a counselor about it). Basically, while you are matriculating (working toward a degree), you will be an undergraduate student until you get your bachelor's degree.

Answer 6

You're not only an Undergraduate, but you'll soon to be a transfer student, which usually makes it easier to get into four-year colleges.

Answer 7

Yes, you are an Undergraduate as you do not yet have a Bachelor's degree.

Answer 8

i think so cause u still havnt graduated have u????