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If you’re looking to grow personally and professionally, we have options for you.
You Are Considered a Non-Degree Seeking Student if...
You’re taking classes without officially declaring a major and you aren’t working towards graduating with a degree. Non-degree seeking students are often fulfilling prerequisites, growing their expertise in a certain field, or just interested in learning something new.
Before You Begin
A non-degree seeking status means you will not qualify for on-campus housing (with the exception of and sponsored students), financial aid, or upper division courses without consent of the department. If you would like to make sure that this option is right for you, get in touch with us.
- If you are interested in non-credit opportunities, check out
- If you plan on taking graduate-level coursework, learn how to become a non-degree seeking student through the
- Students participating in a non-University of ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ sponsored high school program must be at least 16 years old to apply as a non-degree seeking student. Exceptions may be granted with college approval and support.
Here's How to Apply as an
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STEP 1
Start Your Application
It’s comprehensive, convenient, and fully online.* Completing your application will take around an hour. Need to take a break and finish later? You can save your progress and pick up where you left off any time.
Deadlines**
| Starting Semester | Application Deadline | Application Status |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | December 1, 2025 | Accepting Applications |
| Summer 2026 | TBD | Accepting Applications |
| Fall 2026 | TBD | Accepting Applications |
*Deadlines vary for Ìý²¹²Ô»å .
STEP 2
Finalize Your Details and Submit Your Application
A complete application also includes payment of the application fee, which is $50 for ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ residents and $80 for non-ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ residents or residents of other U.S. states. This application fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.
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STEP 3
Get Excited
Once your application is submitted, we will review it for admission and send your decision electronically. Be sure to check your Future Wildcat account for status updates on your application. Applicants for the summer/fall 2026 term will being receiving admission decisions on January 15, 2026.
I'm in! Now What?
Congratulations! You can officially become an ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Wildcat by visiting your Next Steps Center.
Still Have Questions?
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Check out our Additional Resources for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students, home-educated students, military and veterans, non-residents with ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ high school degrees, and U.S. citizens who have attended an international institution.