Non-Degree Seeking Students
Improve a Skill, Pursue a Passion
If you’re looking to grow personally and professionally, we have options for you.
Before You Apply
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. A non-degree seeking status means you will not qualify for on-campus housing (with the exception of National Student Exchange Students and sponsored students), financial aid, or upper division courses without consent of the department offering courses of interest.
If you would like to make sure that this option is right for you, contact Admissions.
Other Options
- If you are interested in non-credit opportunities, check out Continuing and Professional Education.
- If you plan on taking graduate-level coursework, learn how to become a non-degree seeking student through the Graduate College.
- Students participating in a non-University of Arizona 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 a Non-Degree Seeking Student
Non-degree seeking students can apply through our regular application process; just indicate that you are a non-degree seeking student when starting.
Unsure if you qualify to apply as an Arizona resident?
Learn more about residency classification. If you do not live in Arizona but you are a member of one if its 22 federally recognized tribes, you may qualify for resident status by completing the Native American Residency Classification Exception.