Non-Degree Seeking Student Admissions
Stetson understands the importance of having options in your educational journey.
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all and we understand that students take classes for a variety of reasons. Let us be your guide to finding your own individualized path.
Whether you are taking classes as a transient student to complete your degree at another institution or want to get back into the classroom for personal or professional development, we want to help you on your educational journey
As a non-degree-seeking student, you are sampling what Stetson University has to offer. From our esteemed faculty to our dedicated staff, to our residential learning experience, we hope you enjoy your time here and take the next step towards your future success.
Become part of the Hatter family.
There are three different types of non-degree-seeking students on campus.
- Non-Degree seeking students are those who have no degree and are not seeking a degree but are taking courses for credit. These students are billed at undergraduate tuition rates.
- Post-Baccalaureate: are college graduates taking courses for credit without enrolling in a graduate program. These students are billed at graduate tuition rates.
- Transient Students are those seeking a degree at another college but taking courses at Stetson for a limited time. These students are billed at undergraduate tuition rates.
- Auditors are students who enroll in a course but earn no academic credit. Participation in class work is at the option of the instructor. A course taken in audit status may not count for credit unless the course is repeated in a different semester. These students may be billed at undergraduate or graduate tuition rates, depending on the course.
- Special Designation students are those in our Community Education Project, Study Research Abroad Semester, Discover Eden, or other programs who have received special instructions from respective programs to apply and continue through the Non-Degree Seeking Process.
As a non-degree-seeking student, you are not pursuing an official academic degree, minor, or certificate at Stetson, just taking a few classes in pursuit of your own goals. You are interested in living in your own space rather than on campus, and you understand that federal, state, and institutional financial aid is reserved for degree-seeking students and not available for non-degree-seeking study.
Non-Degree Seeking Deadlines
If you’re a non-degree-seeking student planning to apply to Stetson University, we suggest the following application deadlines to account for processing time and University Holidays:
- Spring 2025 Term: Friday, December 13, 2024
- Fall 2025 Term: Friday, August 8, 2025
*Graduate students may enter during their respective summer terms. Please see the Graduate Calendar and reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Missing a deadline may affect your enrollment, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. If you are unable to meet an application deadline, you must submit a request to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. This does not guarantee an exception but will help us better understand your unique situation. Applications are typically processed within a minimum of two weeks after completion. (Complete Applications submitted after the deadline will be pushed forward to the next qualifying entry term.)
For more information or assistance with the non-degree seeking process, please contact us at [email protected] or call (386) 822-7100.
Completing the Non-Degree Seeking Process
Seeking to take courses at a small, private, liberal arts institution like Stetson offers you the chance to sample a relationship-rich experience while making progress on goals that contribute to your vision of the future.
Discover the range of academic opportunities Stetson offers to know if we have the courses you need to progress on your academic journey. Choose between Undergraduate, Graduate Courses, or take a look at what is provided at our College of Law over in Tampa & St. Petersburg, FL. (Be sure to seek out the Law School Admissions Department for an interest in taking courses there!)
Search for courses in the Registration Dashboard to see if the courses you want to take are offered in the coming semester here.
*Pre-requisites can be determined by selecting a course title and navigating to the “pre-requisites” tab in the window.
For graduate prerequisites, such as medical school, etc. please refer to the exact courses recommended by your school(s) of choice. Though a course may seem relevant, it might not teach the exact concepts that school is seeking for your preparation!
Review the tuition costs for the corresponding level of your Undergraduate or Graduate courses and course load (number of courses). Reach out to the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.
Non-Degree Seeking Students are not eligible for institutional Financial Aid or Federal Aid, and so must pay out-of-pocket or thought the use of private loans.
Apply as a Non-Degree Seeking student through our Office of Admissions. Our application has been tailored to better understand and accommodate the diverse categories of non-degree seeking students. Applications are typically processed within a minimum of two weeks after completion. You’ll need to submit transcripts from all precious academic institutions.
Be sure to list all courses you are interested in taking for the coming semester by providing the Title, Course Registration Number (CRN), and Instructor to ensure your application is evaluated for the correct classes.
Upon admission, you will be paired with a success advisor who will connect you with the department chair for the specific courses you are interested in taking. They will guide you through course selection, ensuring your academic interests are met within available offerings and any restrictions.
Know that enrollment positions in courses are officially held for current degree seeking students and not confirmed until after the add/drop date each semester. Students with non-degree-seeking status risk removal from the course to make way for a degree-seeking student if no other spaces are available.
Some courses may require special permission to enroll. Department chairs play a key role in this process, verifying prerequisites and course availability and facilitating instructor permissions when required
With your course schedule finalized and approved, the registrar's office will enroll you in your selected courses.
Know that if you are interested in continuing studies at Stetson as a non-degree-seeking student, you’ll need to complete a separate application for each subsequent semester you intend to enroll.
For additional information, please contact our Office of Admissions at [email protected].