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Apply to be a Non-Degree Student

If you're not seeking a degree and just want to take a class or two at UND, you would apply as a non-degree-seeking student either on-campus or online.

As a non-degree-seeking student, you can complete up to 15 undergraduate credits or up to 9 graduate credits before you must be fully admitted to UND.

Undergraduate Non-Degree Student

On-Campus

To apply to take on-campus classes as a non-degree student, complete the UND Undergraduate Admissions Application and choose "Non-Degree" as your Admit Type.

Online

As a non-degree student, there are two types of online classes you can take.

  • Semester-Based Courses (take at the same time as on-campus students)
    1. Complete the online admissions application.
    2. Select "Non-Degree" as your Admit Type.
    3. Non-degree students are not required to submit transcripts or tests scores to be admitted.
      • Transcripts may be required to verify a pre-requisite to take a course.
  • Self-Paced, Enroll Anytime (independent study courses that take 3-9 months to complete) 
    1. Select the online course(s) you'd like to take.
    2. Click on the "Register Now" button. 
    3. Follow the online registration process.
      • You'll be assessed the non-refundable $35 admission fee (U.S. funds).

Graduate Non-Degree Student

On-Campus

To apply to take classes as a non-degree student, you will need to complete the UND Admissions Application.

Online

As a non-degree graduate student, you can take online Semester-Based Courses. 

  1. Complete the online admissions application.
  2. Select "Non-Degree" as your Admit Type.
  3. Non-degree students are not required to submit transcripts or tests scores to be admitted.
    • Transcripts may be required to verify a pre-requisite to take a course.
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