Non-Degree Studies Applicants
If you are planning to take Graduate courses
Whether you are wishing to explore a graduate program on a part-time basis, renew a teaching licensure, strengthen your graduate application, or simply grow as a student, UNC Greensboro Graduate School welcomes you to take graduate level classes as a non-degree studies student.
Credits earned as a non-degree studies student are recorded in the University Registrar’s Office on an official transcript. Up to nine hours can be applied to a future degree if you choose to enroll in a degree program down the road or three hours may be applied to our certificate programs. Credit earned must fall within the timeline for completing the degree or certificate.
** Please note you will not be able to simultaneously take Online and Greensboro Campus courses. **
**Special information for School of Nursing applicants**
If you are planning to take Undergraduate courses
Even if you have previously earned an undergraduate degree, you must apply through Undergraduate Admissions if you plan to register for undergraduate courses.
** Please note you will not be able to simultaneously take Online and Greensboro Campus courses. **
How To Apply
- College-level students may apply through Student Portal. The visiting student application fee is $65. Permission to register does not constitute admission to UNCG or any of its programs.
- High school seniors with superior academic credentials can determine their eligibility by contacting Undergraduate Admissions at 336-334-5243.
Please note: Students attending any of the constituent campuses of the Greater Greensboro Consortium are not considered visiting students.
- Non-Degree Enrollment Form (Form is located within the Online Application)
- Start a new application, select the desired term, and then select the Non-Degree option
- A $25.00 non-refundable fee is charged each semester a non-degree application is submitted.
- Students with non-U.S. for their current or prior college /university are required to submit a course-by-course evaluation report with the application.
- A copy of your official transcript showing an undergraduate degree earned is required at the time of application submission.
- Non-native speakers of English – Submit a score on a language proficiency test taken within the past two years. If the TOEFL is the chosen test, the minimum required score depends on the form of the exam taken: Internet based — 79, or paper based — 20/20/20. A score of at least 6.5 is required on the IELTS. A score of 53 or higher is required for the Pearson Test of English.
Should you apply for more than one semester, you will need to submit a new application each time. Non-degree studies applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday of the first week of classes for the semester.
Students considering later enrollment in a degree program are strongly encouraged to contact their department to determine which course(s) will count toward your degree.
- No courses below the 500-level will count toward a graduate degree.
- A maximum of 9 hours in courses numbered 749 and below may be taken as a non-degree studies student and applied to a graduate degree or 3 hours for a certificate. Credit earned must fall within the timeline for completing the degree or certificate.
- There are restrictions on which classes are available to non-degree students. Contact the department of interest for more information.
- Some courses have prerequisites or co-requisites, which are noted in the current UNCG Catalog. These requirements must be met before students are allowed to register unless the instructor gives permission for individual students to enroll.
- Written permission from the instructor and/or department is required for enrollment in a closed or restricted course(s). Students must obtain such permission on a Drop/Add permission form and returned to the University Registrar’s Office (180 Mossman Building).
Program | Suggested Courses | Additional Information |
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Accounting | ACC 518, ACC 519, ACC 525, ACC 531, ACC 602, ACC 604 | Contact: Mr. Jess Bankhead For information: bryanmsa.uncg.edu |
Applied Arts and Sciences | All MLS 600 level courses | Contact: Dr. Muktha Jost For information: maas.uncg.edu |
Applied Economics | ECO 630, ECO 637, ECO 663, ECO 664, ECO 625, ECO 631 MBA 703 | Contact: Dr. Dora Gicheva For information: economics.uncg.edu/ |
Art | ART 529, ART 540 | Advanced courses require portfolio AND instructor permission. Some courses may require prerequisites. Contact: Jennifer Meanley For information: vpa.uncg.edu/art |
Biology | All 600 level courses | Must have prerequisites or permission from instructor. Visiting students are restricted from registering for undergraduate BIO coursework. If a student is interested in undergraduate BIO coursework they should enroll in the Post-baccalaureate Program which is designed for individuals that have not completed all of their requirements for health professional schools. Contact: Dr. Jim Coleman For information: http://biology.uncg.edu |
Birth-Kindergarten | HDF 607, HDF 633, HDF 634 SES 601, SES 602, SES 605 | Contact: Dr. Catherine Scott-Little For information: uncg.edu/hdf |
Business Administration | MBA 701 SPRING/FALL MBA 702 FALL MBA 703 SUMMER MBA 716 FALL | Contact: Tuisha Fernandes Stack For information: mba.uncg.edu |
Chemistry and Biochemistry | CHE 536, 553, 555, 556, 557, 570, 632, 641, 656, 661 & 663 | Contact: Dr. Nicholas Oberlies For information: chem.uncg.edu |
Communication Studies | 500 level courses. 600 level courses may be open to non-degree studies students on a space-available basis. | Contact: Dr. Marianne LeGreco For information: cst.uncg.edu |
Community and Therapeutic Recreation | CTR 611(Fall) and CTR 613 (Spring) | Contact: Dr. Benjamin Hickerson For information: ctr.wp.uncg.edu |
Computer Science | CSC 553, 555, 562, 567, 640, 656, 671 | Contact: Dr. Somya Mohanty For information: uncg.edu/cmp |
Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies | CRS 530, 605, 620 | Contact: Dr. Jin Su For information: bae.uncg.edu/cars |
Counseling & Educational Development | CED 574, 613 | Contact: Dr. DiAnne Borders For information: uncg.edu/ced |
Dance | 500 level or above *Space available basis only. Some courses may require prerequisites or be restricted to admitted graduate students. | Contact: Dr. Mila Parrish For information: performingarts.uncg.edu |
Educational Leadership & Cultural Foundations | Any 500 level or above ELC course | Contact: Dr. Brian Clarida For information: elc.uncg.edu |
Educational Research Methodology | ERM 517, 604, 605, 680 | Contact: Dr. Kyung Kim For information: erm.uncg.edu |
English | 500 level only | Contact: Dr.Amy Vines For information: english.uncg.edu |
Geography, Environment, and Sustainability | 500 level or above Visiting students should NOT take: GES 662, 664, 682, 684, 686, and 688 | Contact: Dr. Rick Bunch For information: geo.uncg.edu |
Gerontology | 500 level or above (except GRO 679) | Contact: Dr. Elise Eifert Freeman For information: hhs.uncg.edu/gerontology |
Higher Education | HED 601, 602, 747, 749 | Contact: Dr. Brad Johnson For information: tehe.uncg.edu |
History | 500 level courses EXCEPT 511 and 547 | Contact: Dr. Jill Bender For information: uncg.edu/his |
Human Development & Family Studies | HDF 606, 607, 633, 651, 652, 653, 655 | Contact: Dr. Heather Helms or Dr. Catherine Scott-Little For information: uncg.edu/hdf |
Information Systems & Supply Chain Management | ISM 671 (Fall); ISM 673 (Spring) | Contact: Apoorva Ramesh For information: bryan.uncg.edu/isscm |
Interior Architecture | Selected IAR courses EXCEPT 501, 502, 602, 631, & 645 | *Must have related undergrad design degree. Contact: Mr. Travis Hicks For more Information: iarc.uncg.edu |
Kinesiology | 500 level or above | Contact: Dr. DeAnne Brooks For information: uncg.edu/kin |
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | Students who plan on pursuing an MA degree: any 500 level course with an analytical paper | *Ultimately it depends on prior linguistic skills. Contact the Graduate Program Director for linguistic evaluation and more information: Contact (French): Dr. Cybelle McFadden Contact (Spanish): Dr. Mariche G. Bayonas For information: llc.uncg.edu |
Library & Information Studies | LIS 600, 610 & 620 | Contact: Dr. Nora Bird For information: lis.uncg.edu |
Mathematics and Statistics | Math: 500 level or above Statistics: 500 level or above | Contact: Dr. Jonathan Rowell For information: mathstats.uncg.edu |
Media Studies | MST 515, 526, 527, 528, 620, & 625 | Contact: Dr. Michael Frierson |
Music | 500 level or above | Contact: Matthew Reese For information: vpa.uncg.edu/music |
Nanoscience | NAN 601, 602, 603, 604, 605 | Contact: Dr. Dennis LaJeunese For information: jsnn.ncat.uncg.edu |
Nutrition | 500 level or above Must get the approval of the Department of Nutrition. | Contact: Dr. Jigna Dharod For information: uncg.edu/ntr/grad |
Peace and Conflict Studies | PCS 600, 601, 605, 606, 607, 610 | Contact: Dr. Marcia Hale For information: hhs.uncg.edu/pcs/ |
Public Affairs | PSC 511, 520, 540 | Contact: Dr. Hunter Bacot For information: uncg.edu/psc |
Public Health Education | Education HEA 601, 602, 604, 608, and 645 | Contact: Dr. Jeff Milroy For information: phe.uncg.edu |
Social Work | Any 500-level elective with permission of department | Contact: Grace Gowdy For information: ncatuncgjpsw.org |
Sociology | 500 level or above Registration is evaluated on a case-by-case basis | Contact: Dr. Sarah Daynes For information: soc.uncg.edu |
Special Education | SES 540, 601, 610, 643, 659 Program only allows 3 courses taken as a non-degree seeking student to count toward the M.Ed. | Contact: Dr. Marcie Rock For information: soe.uncg.edu/academics/departments/ses |
Teacher Education | TED 669, 749 | Contact: Dr. Sam Miller For information: tehe.uncg.edu |
Theatre | THR 503, 504, 505, 596 | Contact: Mr. Jim Wren For information: vpa.uncg.edu/theatre |
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Some limited availability in cross-listed courses is possible, with permission of the instructor | Contact: Dr. Danielle Bouchard For information: wgss.uncg.edu |
To be eligible to enroll, you must:
- Submit a transcript showing an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited College or University.
- Not be currently enrolled as a degree student at UNCG.
- Do not have an application for admission to The Graduate School under review for the same semester.
- Check with the department of interest (e.g., Art, Business Administration) and meet special requirements that may exist for that department.
- Non-degree studies students are not eligible for financial aid.
- Non-native speakers of English must have their proficiency in the English language validated by one of three means:
- Submit a score on a language proficiency test taken within the past two years. If the TOEFL is the chosen test, the minimum required score depends on the form of the exam taken: Internet based — 79, or paper based — 550. A score of at least 6.5 is required on the IELTS. A score of 53 or higher is required for the Pearson Test of English.
- Present a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Students entering UNC Greensbro through as non-degree studies are not eligible for financial aid. Only recognized University degree programs are considered for financial aid.
Students registering for more than four credit hours of course work in a semester must obtain immunization clearance as required by the State of North Carolina. To obtain additional information about completing this requirement, please see Student Health Services.
For parking information, please call 336-334-5861 or go to parking.uncg.edu.
Public school teachers and administrators who wish to take courses solely for licensure renewal credit may do so as a non-degree student. If credit is to be applied to a graduate degree, the student must submit an application to The Graduate School before the completion of the course. If the student meets all requirements for full admission as a graduate degree student, they will receive the licensure renewal credit.
Non-degree students studies students will receive their registration information through email. They will then log into UNCGenie to sign up for classes.
Residency for tuition purposes determines your in-state or out-of-state status and may impact your admission, tuition, scholarship or financial aid eligibility. North Carolina residency for tuition purposes is governed by North Carolina state law. More information about North Carolina residency for tuition purposes can be found on the CFNC Residency Determination Service website.
The UNCG SpartanCard ID is acquired in 106 Moran Commons. A SpartanCard ID allows access to library materials and other facilities such as the dining hall, computer labs, and the student recreation center. For more information, please call 336-334-5651 or go to spartancard.uncg.edu.
When registration is complete, textbooks and supplies may be purchased in the University Bookstore, located in Elliott University Center or on the Bookstore website.
Tuition and fees are due at the time of registration. Registration will not be confirmed until tuition and fees are pain in full. Non-degree students pay the same tuition and fees as graduate degree students at UNC Greensboro.
Separate bills will not be mailed to individuals, but may be viewed online at UNCGenie. Please visit the Cashier’s Office website for Cost of Tuition & Fees.
There are two ways to pay:
- Online via UNCGenie with a credit card
- In person at the UNC Greensboro Cashier’s Office in 151 Mossman with a personal check, cash, or money order
Questions regarding tuition, fees, and refunds should be directed to:
Cashiers & Student Accounts Office
151 Mossman Building
336-334-5831