Non-Degree Seeking Students

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Students admitted with a non-degree seeking designation are admitted on a special set of criteria different from our standard admission policies for one semester and must reapply each semester they wish to enroll with this designation. An applicant submits a specific non-degree application and a $50 application fee. Transcripts are not required for this process but may be needed to prove the completion of pre-requisite courses to enroll in desired courses.

This status also applies to high school students wishing to take courses at UCCS, but not complete a degree.

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Understanding Concurrent Enrollment at UCCS

A Concurrent Enrollment student is a student that is not enrolled in a UCCS degree program and catalog year. These students are admitted on a special set of criteria different from our standard admission policies. High School Concurrent applications are good only for that one specific semester.

High School Dual Enrollment

Enrollment Information

High School students, often in the junior or senior year, will dual enroll with UCCS and take college classes while completing their high school coursework. Participating school districts will have individualized rules and policies for how this is implemented for students in that district.

Please complete and submit the Non-Degree Application

Please submit the Dual Enrollment Understanding

Ascent Concurrent Enrollment

Enrollment Information

High school students who have completed all graduation requirements but are remaining with their high school for a 5th year. Complete the ASCENT Enrollment Packet with your school and submit to the Office of Student Recruitment or contact 71-255-3088 to learn more about ASCENT.

ASCENT Enrollment Packet

Understanding Undergraduate Non-Degree Seeking at UCCS

The non-degree seeking student designation has been established to meet the needs of these students who wish to take university courses but do not presently intend to work toward a degree at the University of Colorado. Permission to register for specific courses is contingent upon the availability of space.

Non-Degree Seeking Enrollment (no Bachelor's Degree)

Enrollment Information

Non-degree seeking students enrolled during the academic year (fall, spring and summer terms) must be 20 years of age or older by September 15 for the fall term and by February 15 for the spring term (there is no age limit for summer terms), and must have a 2.0 GPA in all college work attempted, and must be in good standing at all collegiate institutions attended.

A non-degree seeking student who is not a high school graduate must submit GED scores and a high school equivalency certificate issued by a state department of education at the time of application.

Please complete and submit the Non-Degree Application

Non-Degree Seeking Enrollment (with a Bachelor's Degree)

Enrollment Information

A student who already holds a baccalaureate degree who wishes to take undergraduate or graduate level courses but does not wish to earn an advanced degree from UCCS should apply directly to the Office of Admissions as a Graduate non-degree seeking student.

Please complete and submit the Non-Degree Application

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