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CLAS Non-Degree Information

Please be aware that non-degree requests are considered on a space-available basis, and most requests for courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are denied due to a limited amount of space.

A. Why Was My Non-Degree Request Denied By CLAS?

  1. You listed a course in a department that does not approve non-degree requests, such as Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Writing Program, and Zoology.
  2. You listed a science or lab course that has limited space and/or is a high-demand course.
  3. You requested a course that does not have enough (or any) current seats available.
  4. You requested a course that is not offered during the term requested, or not offered entirely online during a Fall/Spring term.
  5. You listed the 5-digit class number, not the course prefix and 4-digit course number. Example: correct: “POL 1130”, incorrect: “POL 12189”
  6. You requested a course that is available through the GatorFlex Program. Non-UF students can enroll in GatorFlex courses. GatorFlex courses are designed to provide flexibility while maintaining academic rigor. Students may register for up to two courses per 16-week window, starting anytime during the year.
  7. You are asking to take non-degree courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UF to become eligible for admission to a degree-granting program at UF. Generally, this college expects students to take courses needed for admission to a UF program elsewhere.
  8. You have previous unsuccessful attempts at UF coursework and/or a GPA below 2.0 in previous UF coursework.
  9. You have been admitted to UF for a future term and are requesting non-degree courses for a term before being admitted.
  10. Please note “UF Online” courses are only available to students who have been admitted to a degree-seeking UF Online degree program, and courses offered through UF Online are not open to non-degree students. Make sure you are searching for 100% online courses (in Fall/Spring terms) offered under the “Campus/Web/Special Program” section of the schedule of courses.
  11. Your application was received by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences after the first day of classes. Regardless of when you submitted your application, if your application is sent to the college for review after classes begin, it will be denied. Applications can be delayed for several reasons, including residency issues and incomplete or incorrect information on the application. Applications are not forwarded to the college for review until all university eligibility and qualifications are met/completed.

B. Additional Non-Degree Information and Resources:

  1. Non-Degree Information from the Registrar
  2. UF Non-Degree Registration Policies
  3. Non-Degree Application

C. Tips for Completing Your Non-Degree Application

  1. Remember, UF only allows non-degree registration during Fall/Spring for courses that are offered 100% online with no classroom listed, but they cannot be “UF Online” sections.
  2. If you are asking to take a summer non-degree course, please indicate in the notes section if you are interested in taking the online or the on-campus section of the course.
  3. If you are asking to take graduate-level courses, first check with the graduate coordinator in the department to see if this is possible. Your request will be reviewed by the CLAS Dean’s Office, not the CLAS Academic Advising Center.
  4. If you wish to take courses to prepare for graduate study, consult with the graduate coordinator in the appropriate department to discuss best options, including the “Post-baccalaureate Prep for Grad School” option.

D. Note to UF Employees

  1. Select “EEP” as your student group.
  2. Understand that even if your request is approved, you will only be able to register at your assigned registration time if you meet prerequisites and seats are available.
  3. Direct any questions about registration issues to the department offering the class.

E. Tips to Santa Fe College (SF) Students Desiring Foreign Language Courses

  1. We do allow SF students to take Foreign Language Courses (space permitting) on the UF campus during Fall/Spring if the language is not offered at SF as a prearranged agreement between the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and SF.
  2. Please indicate in the notes section that you are a SF student wishing to take a UF Foreign Language course on campus.

F. Tips to Non-UF students requesting to audit courses in CLAS (including those using the 60+ tuition waiver)

  1. The Office of Admissions moved the application process for non-UF students auditing courses entirely online. Students can no longer obtain signatures on the paper application, so in some cases you will need to send me written approval from the instructor of the course before I can approve the audit request. I will e-mail you at the email address on your application if this step is required. If your request is approved, the Office of the Registrar will add you to the class during drop/add on a space-available basis.
  2. Paper Audit forms can only be used by current degree-seeking UF students wishing to audit a course.
  3. Application Process for 60+ Auditing Students
    1. Student applies—indicate the prefix and course number, as well as the class number as requested on the application. For example: ECO 2013 is the prefix and course number, and 12189 is the class number. Do not select UF Online courses, as they are only available to students who have applied and are admitted to the UF Online degree-seeking program.
    2. The student is reviewed by the Registrar, including residency verification.
    3. The student’s application is sent to the college offering the class if approved by the Registrar.
    4. Lower-level courses in CLAS with seat availability are generally approved without instructor approval required. Upper-level courses with seat availability will generally require instructor approval. Courses with no seat availability will be denied.
    5. If your request is approved and there is an available seat during drop/add, the Office of the Registrar will enroll the student as an audit.

Still Have Questions?

For questions about undergraduate non-degree courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including Audit and EEP requests:
Contact Glenn Kepic
Director of Online Advising Services
Associate Director, Academic Advising Center
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

For questions about graduate non-degree courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including Audits and EEP requests:
Contact Savannah Tanner
Administrative Assistant III
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

If you are an international exchange student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
Most questions are answered on the Incoming Exchange Student Information website. If you still have questions after reviewing the information found there, please e-mail clasexchange@advising.ufl.edu.