If you would like to take a credit course as a nondegree student, connect with the program or department you are interested in taking courses with for registration assistance.
If you have questions about the transferability of courses from the UMN to your home institution, connect with your home institution advisor or the UMN program or department you are interested in taking courses with.
The College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) can help you register for courses within CCAPS only.
What does it mean to be a nondegree student?
If you are not formally admitted to a U of M degree or credit certificate program, you are considered a nondegree student. We welcome nondegree students to fulfill a prerequisite or requirement or just sample a U of M course.
Ready to get started? See details below on how to find and register for undergraduate-level and graduate-level courses.
Taking a Course as a Nondegree Student
Undergraduate Courses
Are you seeking credits you may want to use toward a bachelor’s program? You’ll need undergraduate-level courses. It’s a good idea to check in with the advisor for your desired major before you register to make sure you are on the right track.
You can find undergraduate classes on Schedule Builder (look for courses with numbers between 1XXX-4XXX). Then follow the registration steps on OneStop.
Please note: International students should check visa eligibility requirements prior to enrolling in a course.
Graduate Courses
For those who already hold a bachelor's or another post-secondary degree, taking a single CCAPS graduate-level course is a great way to decide if that program is right for you. Find out how to take the first step into a CCAPS graduate credential.