There are some good reasons why you should consider becoming a regular student rather than a non-degree student, including the feeling of being part of a larger group with common goals, the ability to access a wider range of services offered by the university and even to ensure that you are able to enroll in courses in a timely fashion. As FAU gives priority to its current students, non-degree students are not able to enroll in courses until the last few days before they start. Often the courses are already filled with regular students and the non-degree student has to wait until next semester, or do another course. So this would be our preferred option for you. We would really like to have you as a regular student as soon as possible

Since the department’s aim is to serve the community of South Florida and beyond in ways that support a range of educational needs and aspirations, we recognize that this is not always something that will happen. One option would be to consider enrolling as a non-degree student at FAU.

There are three reasons why people might enroll as a non-degree student. The first is that you wish to undertake a course or two simply out of interest or perhaps to retain State certification as a school leader or a teacher or even to do a course with us as part of a program from another university, the second is that you are interested in becoming a student with us but wish to try out one or two courses to see how you might go and the third is that you wish to either gain certification as a school leader.

If you are considering registering as a non-degree student for purposes of certification, please follow this link. CERTIFICATION

From the Graduate Admissions website, some general questions that people ask about non-degree status are as follows:

1. Can I take graduate courses prior to graduate admission?
   Many programs allow non-degree seeking students to enroll in their courses. Non-degree seeking students are those who have not been admitted to a degree program at FAU. Check with the appropriate program advisor for specific information.

2. How many credits may I take as a Non-Degree Seeking Student?
   Although there is no limit, only one-third of degree requirements may be earned as a non-degree seeking student.

3.      As a non-degree seeking student, do I have to fill out an application?
Non-degree seeking students do not apply for admission but do complete the Registration form for Non-Degree seeking students. This form is available through the Office of the Registrar or at this location.