Benefits for Non-Degree Undergrads
Non-degree enrollment at UW provides valuable opportunities for career development, skill-building, and resume enhancement. It also serves as a flexible stepping stone for future degree programs, allowing students to explore interests before committing. Non-degree students gain access to university resources like libraries, research facilities and academic advising, supporting both personal and professional growth.
Non-Degree Undergraduate FAQs
Non-degree enrollment at UW allows undergraduate students to explore academic interests without degree requirements or a fixed timeline. This path opens doors to new opportunities, and UW is proud to support students pursuing this option.
Non-degree undergraduate students will apply to UW Admissions through our online application. Be sure to select “Non-Degree Seeking” when prompted.
Non-degree seeking students are encouraged to explore UW’s entire undergraduate course catalog!
Non-degree seeking undergraduate students can take a maximum of 7 credit hours per semester.
Undergraduate students choosing a non-degree seeking track CANNOT qualify for financial aid or scholarships.
Students are welcome to change their status to pursue a degree at any time! Note: you can transfer up to 12 credit hours from your non-degree seeking studies to apply towards your degree.
Yes, advising is available and encouraged for non-degree seeking undergraduates. Reach out to the Advising, Career, Exploratory Studies Center!
Non-degree admission status is NOT available to international students or to students who are currently under suspension at UW or any other college or university.
Fantastic! Once you have been admitted, you will want to visit our Next Steps for Admitted Students page and, of course, give yourself a little time to celebrate this exciting next step!
