Non-degree students

Welcome! As a non-degree student, you'll be in good company with the many WSU Vancouver students earning certifications, completing graduate school prerequisites, and following academic pursuits for the love of learning.

Apply early! WSU Vancouver accepts qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Admission requirements

  • You do not intend to complete a degree at WSU but wish to take courses for:
    • Personal enrichment
    • Completion of coursework for transfer to another institution
    • Teaching endorsement
    • Certificate program
    • Prerequisites for a graduate degree

Does this sound like you? If not, check our full list of applicant categories.

Additional considerations

  • If you decide to pursue a degree at WSU Vancouver, you must apply for regular admission status.
  • Financial aid is not available for non-degree students.
  • Per-credit tuition rates are the same for both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students.

Official requirements and regulations

This information is a guide to the admission process, not a statement of policy. Review the WSU General Catalog for official requirements and regulations.

We encourage you to meet with an admissions counselor to verify that non-degree enrollment is the best route for your goals.