Non-Degree Seeking Applying & Requirements

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If you’re looking to grow personally and professionally, we have options for you.

You Are Considered a Non-Degree Seeking Student if...

You’re taking classes without officially declaring a major and you aren’t working towards graduating with a degree. Non-degree seeking students are often fulfilling prerequisites, growing their expertise in a certain field, or just interested in learning something new.

Before You Begin

A non-degree seeking status means you will not qualify for on-campus housing (with the exception of National Student Exchange Students and sponsored students), financial aid, or upper division courses without consent of the department. If you would like to make sure that this option is right for you, get in touch with us.

  • If you are interested in non-credit opportunities, check out Continuing and Professional Education.
  • If you plan on taking graduate-level coursework, learn how to become a non-degree seeking student through the Graduate College.
  • Students participating in a non-University of Arizona sponsored high school program must be at least 16 years old to apply as a non-degree seeking student. Exceptions may be granted with college approval and support.

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Here's How to Apply as an
Undergraduate Non-Degree
Seeking Student

STEP 1
Start Your Application

It’s comprehensive, convenient, and fully online.* Completing your application will take around an hour. Need to take a break and finish later? You can save your progress and pick up where you left off any time.

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Deadlines**

Starting SemesterApplication DeadlineApplication Status
Spring 2026December 1, 2025Accepting Applications
Summer 2026TBDAccepting Applications
Fall 2026TBDAccepting Applications
Important Deadlines

*Deadlines vary for Near You Network locations and Arizona Online.

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STEP 2
Finalize Your Details and Submit Your Application

A complete application also includes payment of the application fee, which is $50 for Arizona residents and $80 for non-Arizona residents or residents of other U.S. states. This application fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.

Unsure if you qualify to apply as an Arizona resident? Learn more about residency classification. If you do not live in Arizona but you are a member of one if its 22 federally recognized tribes, you may qualify for resident status by completing the Native American Residency Classification Exception.

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STEP 3
Get Excited

Once your application is submitted, we will review it for admission and send your decision electronically. Be sure to check your Future Wildcat account for status updates on your application. Applicants for the summer/fall 2026 term will being receiving admission decisions on January 15, 2026.

Application Review Process

I'm in! Now What?

Congratulations! You can officially become an Arizona Wildcat by visiting your Next Steps Center.

Next Steps Center

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Check out our Additional Resources for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students, home-educated students, military and veterans, non-residents with Arizona high school degrees, and U.S. citizens who have attended an international institution.

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