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Non-Degree

Take a course for professional development or personal enrichment 

Admission Information
Non-degree enrollment status is designed for students who wish to take courses, but do not plan to pursue a degree or specific credential. Non-degree students do not qualify for financial aid. Non-degree students are part-time students and are expected to enroll in no more than eight credits per term. If enrolling in more than eight credits per term, a non-degree student will be charged tuition fees as fully admitted student.

Admission Requirements
Non-degree enrollment status does not require a formal admission process or formal entrance requirements. There is a non-refundable $25 application fee. Enrollment as a non-degree student does not guarantee regular admission to the University. Students wishing to apply for full admission should refer to the appropriate instructions for Degree-Seeking admissions.

Non-degree Graduate Status
If you have earned a baccalaureate degree and now wish to take courses without pursuing a degree or specific credential, you will be designated as a non-degree graduate student. If you decide to seek admission to a degree program, be aware that credit(s) taken under non-degree status may not apply toward that degree program. Students must also complete 30 graduate credits after full admission to degree-seeking status, regardless of the number completed under non-degree status. Students wanting to pursue a Graduate Certificate may take up to one-third of the credits in non-degree status, but must complete their admissions application prior to completing their sixth credit. Any questions should be directed to the Graduate School at 541-737-4881.

Summer Term
Credit hours are not restricted for non-degree students during summer term. Summer term tuition for on-campus courses is assessed according to the tuition and fees information on the Summer Session Website.

Financial Aid
Non-degree students are not eligible to receive financial aid.

How to Apply
Apply for Non-Degree admission to OSU here.