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Undergraduate Nondegree Enrollment

Enroll in undergraduate courses at IU as a nondegree student to:

update your job skills.
"test the waters" before applying to a degree program.
take IU classes as a visiting undergraduate student from another college or university.
stimulate your mind.

Click here for the enrollment forms for IU Bloomington visiting/nondegree students. Important: please be aware that by completing the enrollment forms, you are not applying to a degree program at IU Bloomington. If you plan to apply for a degree program at a later date or transfer credits to another campus or school, please speak to an advisor in your intended program to determine how the credits taken as a visiting/nondegree student will apply to that program.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which classes can I take as a nondegree student?

You may register for any undergraduate class, provided that you have completed course prerequisites (if any) and obtained authorization (if required) and space is available. (The Schedule of Classes will indicate if any of these is required.)

Where can I find information on class offerings?

You can view an evening class schedule (including classes offered off-campus in Bloomington) by clicking here. There are over 150 undergraduate courses offered after 4:30 p.m. For a complete Schedule of Classes, including daytime classes, contact the Registrar's Office, Franklin Hall 100. (855-0121)

How many credit hours can I take as a nondegree student?

If you have not earned an undergraduate (associate's or bachelor's) degree, you may take up to 17 credit hours as a nondegree student. After that, you must speak with an advisor to determine whether your interests will be better served by applying to a degree program. If you already have an undergraduate degree, there is no limit to the number of undergraduate credit hours you may complete as a nondegree student as long as satisfactory progress is maintained.

How do I register for classes as a nondegree student?

Visit Bloomington Continuing Studies in Maxwell Hall 020, or call (812) 855-4991. After completing registration forms (which are not application forms for a degree program), you will be given registration information for registration online through OneStart. In order to register online, you will need to know the names of the courses you want to take as well as page numbers. Proceed through all screens until you have completed the registration process. You can then print a Schedule Confirmation.

How can I find out about important deadlines during the semester?

Refer to the Registrar's Schedule of Classes for information (e.g. deadlines for withdrawing from classes, fee refunds, taking classes Pass/Fail, final exam schedule). If you decide to adjust your schedule, you are responsible for knowing these dates.

What does it mean to be classified as a "nondegree" student?

Nondegree student status means that you have not been admitted to a degree program and cannot qualify for financial assistance. You must formally apply if you want to pursue a degree. If you are interested in a General Studies degree, contact Bloomington Continuing Studies at 855-4991. For all other degree programs, contact the Office of Admissions at 855-0661. The grades and the credits that you earn as a nondegree student will appear on an official Indiana University transcript that becomes part of your permanent academic record.

Will I be taking "regular" credit classes as a nondegree student?

Yes, the classes you take as a nondegree student are regular credit courses. You'll receive a grade and undergraduate credit for them. Your classmates will be students from a variety of majors, most of them working toward a degree at Indiana University. There are no separate classes or faculty for nondegree students.

Will the courses I take as a nondegree student apply to a degree at IU or elsewhere?

In general, when you are admitted to an undergraduate degree program, the courses will apply to that degree if they fulfill the degree's requirements. We strongly recommend, though, that you check with an advisor in the IU school (or other university) to which you'll be applying.

How can I obtain a Student Identification Card?

Take your Schedule Confirmation form (after you register) to Campus Card Services, Eigenmann Hall, 1910 E. 10th St., (downstairs) or at the IU Bookstore, where you can obtain a Student ID Card. Call 855-8711 for hours of operation.

How much do courses cost? Is financial aid available?

You will be charged the regular undergraduate tuition rate. Financial aid is only available for those who have been admitted to a degree program. If you have questions about financial aid eligibility, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance in Franklin Hall, Room 208, or call 855-0321.

I'm registered for classes through another IU school. May I register for additional courses as a nondegree student?

No. You may register through only one school at a time. If you've been admitted to another school at IU, you must register through that school.

How can I register for graduate classes as a nondegree student?

Contact the Graduate School in Kirkwood Hall 111 (855-4010). If you want to take both undergraduate and graduate classes in the same semester, you must register through the Graduate School.