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NDSU offers non-degree admission to individuals looking to take a limited number of undergraduate classes but not earn a degree or a credential.

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A Great Option For:

  • Those who plan on taking a limited number of undergraduate courses for personal growth or to transfer back to their home college or university
  • Individuals who have completed a degree but need a few courses to apply to Graduate School or professional programs such as medical school, dental school, etc.
  • NDSU faculty/staff who wish to take advantage of educational benefits
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Other Considerations

Credits & Financial Assistance

Non-degree-seeking students are limited to 15 total attempted undergraduate credits and are not eligible for state or federal financial aid.

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Pre-Requisites

Some courses are limited to students in select programs of study or in specified classifications (such as junior or senior status); some are also restricted by prerequisite or corequisite coursework. If restrictions are placed on the courses in which you are interested in enrolling as a non-degree-seeking student, you can seek permission to enroll through the appropriate academic department. Specific information by course is available in the course catalog.

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Becoming Degree-Seeking

Students who wish to earn a credential (certificate or bachelor's) must re-apply separately if they wish to change from a non-degree to a degree-seeking student.

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Ready to Apply?

  1. Review course offerings and confirm availability of your desired course(s)
  2. Complete and submit the online Application for Admission.
  3. You will be notified once your application has been reviewed and approved.
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Dates and Deadlines

Summer 2025: Applications must be submitted by July 1.

Fall 2025: Applications must be submitted by August 1.

Spring 2026: Applications must be submitted by December 15.

Admission decisions are typically mailed out 2-3 weeks after all required application materials have been received.

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