Nondegree and visiting student admission
Nondegree student requirements
Some individuals may be interested in studying in a nondegree status, either through precollege summer programs or for their own personal learning experience. A nondegree student is one who has not attended ASU as a degree-seeking student, has not earned a bachelor's degree, is not attending full time and is not currently applying to a degree program.
If you are a visiting university student interested in taking classes, see this information on how to apply and enroll in classes.
- Once admitted to a degree program, a student is not permitted to register in a nondegree status.
Nondegree students can enroll in eight credit hours for each fall, spring, and summer semester, with a maximum limit of 24 credit hours over the course of the academic year.
- Nondegree students may apply up to 15 hours taken in nondegree status to a degree program if they choose to pursue an undergraduate degree in the future.
- Nondegree students are not eligible for financial aid.
- Nondegree students may not be eligible for academic advising.
- VA education benefits are often not applicable to nondegree-seeking students.
Exceptions to these guidelines may be made for specific programs or partners with approval from the provost’s office.
Nondegree requirements
To be eligible to take classes at ASU as a nondegree student, you must either be a high school graduate or currently enrolled in high school.
If you are currently enrolled in high school or are under the age of 18, you may be eligible to take classes as a nondegree student. Before enrolling, ensure you are academically prepared for any college-level course, as these courses and grades will become part of your permanent academic record. It may be advisable to speak with your high school counselor prior to enrollment.
Application procedures
- Complete an undergraduate admission application.
- Submit the nonrefundable application fee.
Arizona residents – $50 Nonresidents – $80 ASU Online – $70 International – $85 - If needed, have your transcripts sent directly to ASU.
ASU will review your application for admission once all materials are on file. To see if your file is complete, sign in to My ASU using your ASURITE User ID provided to you after you submit your application.
You may need to submit a transcript if you are trying to enroll in a course that has prerequisites.
Sending transcripts to ASU
See undergraduate admission contact information and office locations.
Frequently asked questions about nondegree student requirements
Can I apply to ASU as a nondegree-seeking student?
Yes, ASU accepts nondegree-seeking students. To be eligible to take classes as a nondegree-seeking student you must meet certain requirements and follow certain guidelines. See if you qualify to be a nondegree-seeking student.
Can I get financial aid as a nondegree-seeking student?
Nondegree-seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.