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Non-Degree Students FAQ
What is a nondegree status?
Nondegree enrollment is a restricted status enabling certain qualified students to attend University of Florida classes. This status in reserved for students participating in: special programs, university-affiliated exchange programs and students enrolled at another accredited four-year collegiate institution, seeking to complete work to transfer back to the parent institution.
How do I apply for nondegree status?
Course enrollment requires the approval of the college at the beginning of each term. Registration for the fall or spring term is not permitted until the third day of classes and must be completed by the last day of late registration; failure to register by that deadline will result in a late registration fee. You must have a completed nondegree application form obtained from the Office of the University Registrar and a statement of good standing from your parent institution. For those classes within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, present both of these documents to the Academic Advising Center for a representative to determine if you meet enrollment criteria.
Can I apply on-line to take classes nondegree?
No, you must meet with a college representative in order to enroll in a Liberal Arts class.
How can I see an advisor in my college and where are they located?
Each college has academic advisors available to discuss different options available to you in their college and to discuss your academic plans and progress toward any of their programs. Click here for a complete list of college reps.
Are there limitations on dropping courses?
Students may drop courses during the first twelve weeks of the fifteen week term. Few drops are permitted after the deadline, so it is important that students make the decision to drop before the published deadline. The deadline is always listed in the Schedule of Courses each semester.Students may drop two courses during the first 60 hours without explanation or the approval of their college. After they use those two "free" drops, a student must be able to demonstrate an extenuating circumstance outside of her control (such as serious illness, accident or family problem) and petition for additional drops.
What do I do if I want to drop all my courses?
Students may withdraw from all courses before the published deadline. Although you will receive grades of "w" on your transcript, the courses will not be calculated into your GPA, nor will this count toward your "free" drops. To begin this process, you must visit the Office For Student Services at 202 Peabody Hall.
Will I be able to use my coursework for credit towards a UF degree at a later date?
The same grading system is applicable to degree and nondegree students. Nondegree credit is not applicable to a UF degree except by subsequent admission to degree status and successful petition for application of such credit. Authorization to enroll as a nondegree student in no way implies future approval for admission as a degree-seeking student.
Is there an extra charge for repeating courses too many times?
Yes, beginning Fall 1997, any undergraduate course at UF (excluding individualized study, Cooperative Education courses, military science courses, and courses approved for multiple registrations) for which a student registers more than two times will be subject to a repeat course fee at 100% of the full cost of instruction. All students regardless of classification or residency status, will be assessed the fee. Any courses taken prior to Fall 1997 will be excluded.
PLEASE NOTE ALL INFORMATION IS BASED ON THE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW STUDENTS UNDER DIFFERENT CATALOGS MAY BE EFFECTED, PLEASE CONTACT AN ADVISOR OR YOUR APPROPRIATE CATALOG!
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