Learn, Grow and Explore
Want to take courses without the commitment of a degree? By becoming a non-degree seeking student at UW-Superior, you can pursue passions or prep for what’s next—without enrolling in a degree program.
Is a Non-Degree Option Best for You?
Non-degree seeking students are those who are taking credit-bearing courses at UW-Superior for:
- Personal enrichment
- Certificates and various professional development learning experiences
- Meeting pre-admission requirements for entry into a graduate degree or post-baccalaureate program
These are students who are not currently seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree from UW-Superior.
A Word on Credit vs. Non-Credit Courses…
Credit courses can be applied toward an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree, as well as some certificate, licensure or microcredential programs. Each credit course is worth one or more credits based on the time you are expected to spend in that class. You earn the credits by successfully completing the course. Visit our catalog to view our credit courses.
Non-credit courses cannot be used toward an associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree. However, some non-credit courses can count towards continuing education units, industry certifications or continuing education certificates. Visit our Center for Continuing Education for more information on non-credit courses. Important note: Those who are taking non-credit courses are not considered to be non-degree students.
Interested in being a non-degree student?
To become a non-degree student, please complete our application on the Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal. Be sure to select ‘No’ when asked if you are applying as a degree-seeking student.
Types of Non-Degree Students
High School/Early College Students
High school students who are taking UW-Superior courses as a concurrent/dual enrollment student or through the Early College Credit Program.
Northwood Technical College Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Students
Students may take UW-Superior courses as part of Northwood Tech’s University Transfer Degree Program. Participants will need to enroll as a new freshman at Northwood Tech in either the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science program.
Students Preparing for Graduate Studies/Prerequisite Seeking
Students may take courses at UW-Superior to fulfill admission requirements for a graduate degree or post-baccalaureate program.
Additionally, students may take courses as a non-degree seeking student to become eligible to begin an undergraduate major or degree program. Please note these students should only be taking the required coursework in preparation for the program, not courses that are a part of the curriculum/program for which they are attempting to qualify.
Certificate/Licensure Students
Students may take courses as a non-degree seeking student in order to pursue professional credentials or licensure programs.
Personal Enrichment Students
Students enrolled in a course for personal enrichment or interest, without the intention of pursuing a degree.
Additional Information for Non-Degree Students
- Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.
- Non-degree seeking students are assigned an academic advisor.
- Non-degree seeking students have access to student facilities and services, such as the Yellowjacket Union, Marcovich Wellness Center, Jim Dan Hill Library, Educational Success Center and more.
- Non-degree seeking students may become degree-seeking students by completing the application on the Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal UW System application for admission.
- You can log into your application using the same email address as you used when you applied as a non-degree student.
- Once you log in, select the ‘start application’ button, hit ‘continue’ and select ‘Yes’ to the question ‘are you applying as a degree-seeking student?’ From there, just follow the prompts.