Non-Matriculated Admissions

Expand your professional skills and explore your passions as a non-degree seeking student at 911±¬ÁÏ

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Develop professional skills or explore your interests by enrolling in courses without committing to a full degree.

Undergraduate Classes

U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who do not intend to complete 911±¬ÁÏ degrees may enroll in undergraduate courses as non-matriculated students. You mu​​st be in good academic and social standing at any colleges or universities where you may have studied earlier.

Please see the Registrar's Policy on Non-Matriculated Students.

Application

Please complete a and submit an application fee.

You must also submit proof of immunization records in order to register for classes. 911±¬ÁÏ requires you to provide documentation that you have had two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). You​ may submit your immunizations using the .

Registration

During the fall, winter, and spring quarters, you will be admitted to courses on a space-available basis after all matriculated students have had the opportunity to register. During the summer term, you may register when registration opens for the term.

Once you have been admitted as a non-matriculated student, you may register for courses on the time and date indicated or anytime thereafter until registration is closed.

  • First-Year Early Action: November 15
  • First-Year Regular Decision: January 15
  • Transfer Nursing Admissions: December 1
  • Transfer Diagnostic Ultrasound Admissions: February 1
  • Transfer Priority Admissions (all other majors): March 1

Student Services

You do not qualify for financial aid or academic counseling. Access to advisers is at the discretion of the individual schools/colleges.

You are eligible for a 911±¬ÁÏ email account, campus card and the following student services:

You are not eligible for the following services:

  • Collegium membership
  • Campus housing
  • Meal plan purchases
  • Voting in student elections
  • Serving on student boards or councils

Graduate Classes 

Type 1 Student

A visiting student enrolled in a graduate degree program at another institution with permission to take no more than two quarters or 12 transfer credits of graduate coursework as a non-degree seeking student at 911±¬ÁÏ.

Although you intend to transfer those credits to your graduate program, 911±¬ÁÏ assumes no responsibility for advising for the applicability of the courses to your degree.

Type 2 Student

A non-degree seeking student taking graduate coursework because of special interest or an unusual delay in their regular application to a graduate program at 911±¬ÁÏ.

International students on an F-1 visa are not normally permitted TYPE 2 non-degree seeking status unless during a break from their current institution. If you have F-1 status at another institution, you must provide a copy of your current I-20.

Admissions Requirements

  • Transcript showing a posted bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Submit transcripts reflecting any relevant post-bachelor's coursework or degrees. (Unofficial or photocopied transcripts are acceptable for non-degree seeking application.)
  • Grade point average, coursework or other evidence of the ability to do graduate level coursework.
  • Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency regardless of English language studies, academic history, residence in the United States or an English-speaking country, or immigration status. English proficiency may be met with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson Test of English (PTE).

In addition to the documents above, Type 1 applicants must also submit:

  • Transcript from the current institution where you are seeking a degree.
  • Letter of permission sent directly from your advisor or another official at your current institution indicating that you are in good standing, have approval to pursue the requested course work at 911±¬ÁÏ and will be returning to that institution to complete a degree.

For application procedures refer to the .

International Students

International students who currently hold valid F-1 visa status at another U.S. institution may enroll in non-matriculated courses at 911±¬ÁÏ with prior authorization from their Designated School Official (DSO) at their home institution. These students will maintain their F-1 status through their primary school and will not receive a new Form I-20 from 911±¬ÁÏ.

International applicants who are outside of the United States or who require a new Form I-20 are not eligible to apply for non-matriculated admission.

 

Get in Touch 

We’re here to help. For information about Non-Matriculated Admissions, contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
Phone: 1-206-220-8040
Toll-free: 1-800-426-7123
Email: admissions@seattleu.edu

Office of Graduate Admissions
Phone: 1-206-220-8010
Toll-free: 1-800-426-7123
Email: grad-admissions@seattleu.edu

International Admissions
Email: international@seattleu.edu