Non-Degree Seeking Students

All students who wish to take undergraduate courses but are not planning to earn a Winthrop degree are classified as non-degree or special students. These students must apply for admission and submit the appropriate credentials. Note: Students admitted under the undergraduate non-degree classification may not change their status to degree-seeking without submitting an application and satisfying regular admissions requirements.

Students admitted to any of the following non-degree categories may only enroll in those courses for which they have received approval. The categories of undergraduate special students are:

Pre-College Credit

Students who are currently enrolled in high school and wish to take courses at Winthrop (also referred to as "dual enrollment".)

Transient/Visiting 
College students who wish to take courses at Winthrop and transfer the credit back to their home institution.

Undergraduate Non-Degree 
Students who wish to take course work at Winthrop without pursuing a degree. Some restrictions apply. Please refer to the instruction sheet for complete information.

Application Instructions:

1. Persons who wish to enroll as non-degree seeking students must submit the appropriate application and other required forms. 
2. All students who wish to qualify for in-state tuition must also complete the residency application that is enclosed with the application for admission.
3. All students must present immunization documentation before registering for classes.  (The medical form will be enclosed with the letter of admission.)

Forms

• Application for Non-Degree Admissions
• Permission form for pre-college applicants (high school students)
• Permission form for visiting/transient applicants (college students)