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Admission information
Nondegree 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. Nondegree students are part-time students and are expected to enroll in no more than 8 credits per term. If enrolling in more than 8 credits per term, a nondegree student will be charged tuition fees as fully admitted student.

Admission requirements
Nondegree enrollment status does not require a formal admission process or formal entrance requirements. There is a nonrefundable $25 application fee. Enrollment as a nondegree 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.

Nondegree 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 nondegree 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 nondegree 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 OSU Graduate School at 541-737-4881.

Summer term
Credit hours are not restricted for nondegree students during summer term. Summer term tuition for on-campus courses is assessed according to the tuition and fees information on the OSU Summer Session website.

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

Apply for nondegree admission to OSU today!