Non-Degree-Seeking Student

Are You a Non-Degree-Seeking Student?

A non-degree seeking student is defined as a student planning to take undergraduate courses for personal enrichment, a certificate, a teaching endorsement, or to transfer to another institution.

Financial Aid

As a reminder, non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid. If you have questions regarding the financial aid policy for non-degree seeking students, please contact financialaid@wsu.edu.

Military and Veterans

Those who are eligible for military or veteran’s benefits may be able to use them even if they are not seeking a degree. Contact the WSU Veteran’s Affairs Office at veterans@wsu.edu to learn more.

How to Apply

Review the deadlines.
Check the requirements. You do not need any college credits and are not required to have a minimum grade point average to apply as an undergraduate non-degree seeking student. Official transcripts are not required.
Confirm that the course(s) you wish to take is offered through Global Campus, then check if the course has a prerequisite, or requires approval. Here’s how:
- Go to the Schedules of Classes (schedules.wsu.edu).
- Select the link for the Global Campus term you wish to apply for. New term information is available approximately four weeks prior to the start of registration.
- Find the course you wish to take by selecting a prefix. If the course is offered through Global Campus that term, you’ll see it listed.
- Select the More Information link to see the course information page.
  - Check the Prerequisites section for any prerequisites.
  - Also check the Special Notes section to determine if permission is needed to enroll.
- If you have questions about whether you can enroll in a course or if seats are available, please ask us: online@wsu.edu.
Select this link to fill out the non-degree application. Applications for undergraduate non-degree seeking students may be accepted through the first day of the semester, but we recommend applying as soon as possible. The application fee is $25. If you plan to earn a certificate, please select that certificate on the application. You can also let us know by email: online@wsu.edu.

What Happens Next?

WSU’s Office of Admissions will review your application materials and notify you of its decision.
If you are admitted, the Global Campus will send you an email welcome message with registration information.
When your enrollment appointment time begins, if you find that you are not able to enroll in a course, email online@wsu.edu for assistance.

Note: Are you seeking a graduate certificate? Apply to the WSU Graduate School Graduate Certificate Program. Do you want to enroll in 500-level courses? Apply to the WSU Graduate School as a Non-Degree Graduate.