Certificate and Enrichment Students

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Are you a Certificate or Enrichment Student?

You don’t have to be seeking a degree to attend WSU Global Campus! Taking classes with us can also be a great way to build your resume, improve your current career, get your grades up to qualify for a different degree program, or just learn something new.

A certificate-seeking student is defined as a student planning to take undergraduate courses to seek a certificate that Global Campus offers but does not intend to complete a degree at WSU.

An enrichment student is defined as a student planning to take undergraduate courses for personal enrichment, a teaching endorsement, or to transfer to another institution.

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How to Apply

  • A certificate-seeking students is held to the same admission requirements as a degree-seeking student. For undergraduate certificates, please check the requirements for the undergraduate student type that best describes you. For graduate certificates, consult the certificate program page for the program you wish to pursue (note: the application button on this page does not apply to graduate-level certificate students).
  • For enrichment students, check the requirements. You do not need any college credits and are not required to have a minimum grade point average to apply as a non-degree seeking student. Official transcripts are not required.
  • Learn more about being a non-degree-seeking student on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
  • 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 access 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.
Submit Your Application
  • The application fee is $35. 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.

Financial Aid

As a reminder, certificate and enrichment students are not eligible for federal 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. Visit our Global Campus Military and Veterans page or contact the WSU Veteran’s Affairs Office at veterans@wsu.edu to learn more.

Dates and Deadlines

Be sure to stay up to date on upcoming dates and deadlines. Note: These deadlines apply only to undergraduate students.

Are You TechReady?

For online students, understanding technical requirements and the skills you need to succeed is essential. No matter your level of comfort with technology or experience with online learning, we’re here to help!

Our TechReady site is your resource for ensuring that you are fully prepared to learn online at Washington State University.