Non-Degree Students FAQ
A non-degree seeking student is defined as a student planning to take undergraduate courses for personal enrichment, a certificate, a teaching endorsement, or to transfer to another institution.
- Check the WSU Global Campus course schedule to see if we offer the courses in which you are interested.
- Please contact our Non-Degree advisor at herbiefogt@wsu.edu or Monday-Friday or feel free to schedule an appointment with him. They will help you navigate the admissions and registration process.
- Select non-degree as an option on the WSU application.
- Secure unofficial transcripts and upload them to your application.
- Non-degree registration begins seven days before courses begin.
If you are seeking a certificate, you will be able to select that certificate as part of your admissions process. If you decide to pursue a certificate after you are admitted, please email your assigned academic advisor to indicate which certificate you plan to pursue. You can find more details on certificates available at our WSU Global Campus Certificate webpage.
| Registration Dates and Deadlines | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
| Registration Date | January 5 | May 4 | August 17 |
| Session Begins | January 12 | May 11 | August 24 |
Some course may require documentation for course prerequisites prior to registering for courses. Because this process often takes some time, we suggest reaching out to the non-degree advisor as soon as you know which courses that you are interested in taking. They will work with you, the department that is offering the course and the Registrar to review if you have the appropriate course prerequisites and communicate to you if you will be unable to register. Please feel free to email, call, or schedule an appointment with your non-degree advisor.
If you have need help finding and registering for courses, please visit How to Find Courses and refer to this step-by-step tutorial for enrolling in courses in myWSU.
This course requires two exams that requires students to take an exam using an on-site proctoring that has been approved by WSU Global Campus proctoring services. You can find more details in the course syllabus or the as part of the More Information pages that are available as part of the registration process.
Canvas is the digital platform that courses are offered at WSU. You will have access to your courses on the day they begin. Log in to Canvas (canvas.wsu.edu), and read the syllabi and other information your instructors have posted in your courses. If you’re new to Canvas, visit Tech Ready: Your Virtual Course Space.
Students are responsible for the acquisition of required textbooks. As soon as you have registered for courses, order your textbooks. Learn more about Textbooks.
Please note that some instructors do not publish this information until a few weeks before the start of the semester.
Most courses and lectures are asynchronous in nature, as our student body is global. A few instructors will request that students log in at similar times for collaboration but will provide alternative options if the set log in time does not work.
Please review syllabus on Canvas for each course to create your own schedule to meet the deadlines set by the instructor.
Non-degree seeking students are allowed to take up to 18 credits per semester.
As a reminder, non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid, such as federal loans and Pell grants.There are other options that may be available:
- Private loans. Some lenders will provide private loans for non-degree seeking students. Check out our private lender search tool.
- Washington State University Scholarships. You should also complete the Washington State University Scholarship Application. The deadline to apply is May 1 for 2024-2025.
Outside scholarships. You can also search for outside scholarships. Consider creating a scholarship profile at Washboard.org.
Students who are eligible for military or veteran’s benefits may be able to use them even if they are not seeking a degree. Visit our Global Campus Military and Veterans page or contact the WSU Veteran’s Affairs Office at global.veterans@wsu.edu to learn more.
MyWSU is your student portal. You will register for all courses in myWSU as well as have links to pay your tuition, accept any financial aid awards, find links to your WSU email, and access links to your Canvas course space.
Access your WSU email by going to office365.wsu.edu and sign in using your network ID and password. With your WSU email account, you’ll have free access to download and install up to five copies of Microsoft Office Suite products.
Log in to your WSU email account often. WSU staff and faculty will correspond with you only through your WSU email account.
If you decide to pursue a degree at WSU Global Campus, you will need to apply formally as a degree seeking student. Apply Now! | WSU Global Campus | Washington State University
Pay your tuition and fees once the term starts. Your tuition charges will be posted in myWSU. Select “Financial Account” on your myWSU home page to access fee details and submit your payment. Visit our website for current tuition rates. For other important deadlines, please check the WSU Academic Calendar.
Please contact the WSU Access Center to discuss your accommodation needs for the course. You will want to ensure that the Access Center is aware that this course is online with the Global Campus. 509-335-3417 or access.center@wsu.edu
Note: See the WSU General Catalog for official requirements and regulations.