Non-degree enrollment status is designed for students who wish to take courses but do not plan to pursue a degree. Non-degree students do not qualify for financial aid. Non-degree students are part-time students and are expected to enroll in no more than eight credits per term. If enrolling in more than eight credits per term, a non-degree student will be charged tuition fees as fully admitted student.
Admission Requirements
Non-degree enrollment status does not require a formal admission process
or formal entrance requirements. There is a $25 non-refundable application
fee. Enrollment as a non-degree student does not guarantee regular admission
to the University. Students wishing to apply for full admission should
refer to the appropriate instructions for first year,
transfer,
postbac,
or graduate admissions.
Non-degree Graduate Status
If you have earned a baccalaureate degree and now wish to take courses
without pursuing a degree, you will be designated as a non-degree graduate
student. If you decide to seek admission to a degree program, be aware
that credit(s) taken under non-degree status may not apply toward that
degree program. Students must also complete 30 graduate credits after
full admission to degree-seeking status, regardless of the number of credits completed
under non-degree status. Any questions should be directed to the Graduate
School at 541-737-4881.
International Students If you are currently on a visa (for example the F-1, F-2, B-2, J-1, etc.) it is critical that you consult with OSU's International Student and Faculty Services (Tel. 541-737-3006) before submitting the non-degree application for admission. Please be aware that only certain visa types allow an individual to pursue part-time or non-degree seeking coursework. Consequences of doing so may result in failure to maintain visa status.
Summer Term
Credit hours are not restricted for non-degree students during summer
term.
Student Identification Card
Registered students are expected to obtain a Student Identification
Card. ID cards are available through the ID center in the Memorial
Union.
GAP number
Your GAP (General Access Pin) is a secure number known only to you.
It allows you to access your student record. The GAP is initially set to your birth date,
formatted as mmddyy. Upon initial access to the OSU Web student services system, you will be
asked to change this number to a unique six-digit number.
Course Reference Number (CRN)
Each course offering is assigned a unique number known as the CRN.
Registration
Once you apply for non-degree admission you will receive an email containing
your OSU ID and other registration information. You can access the OSU
Web registration system by choosing Student
Online Services from the OSU Home Page. Next, click on Quick login
for your student services. Then enter your Student ID and GAP numbers.
Choose Registration from the menu to register for classes.
Tuition and Fees
Non-degree students enrolled for eight or fewer credits are assessed
tuition and fees at resident rates based on undergraduate or graduate
course level. Payment of the health service fee is optional. Enrollment
in excess of eight credits requires tuition and fee assessment at the
rate for a regularly enrolled, fully admitted student.
Summer term tuition is assessed according to the tuition and fees schedule on the
Summer Session website.
Additional Tuition Information
Financial Aid
Non-degree students are not eligible to receive financial aid.
Grade and Transcript Information
Non-degree students are given grades, reviewed according to the University
standards of good academic progress, and provided with academic records.
Oregon State University does not mail grade reports. Students can access final course grades by using the OSU Web site. Students may ask to have a grade report mailed for a $10 fee by contacting the Registrar's Office, 102 Kerr Administration Building, or calling 541-737-4331.
For information on how to order an official transcript, visit: Transcripts.
How to Apply
You can apply for non-degree status by using the online
application.
Office of Admissions
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Building
Corvallis, OR 97331
Telephone: 541-737-4411
