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Non-Degree-Seeking Students

Individuals who wish to enroll in undergraduate classes at UMBC as a visiting or
non-degree-seeking student may apply online or download the PDF application now.

Non-Degree Seeking Students must submit the following to be considered for admission:

  • A completed Non-Degree Seeking (Special) Student Application
    Apply Online | Download the PDF application
  • A $50 non-refundable application fee
  • College transcripts (Unofficial records will be considered.)

If fewer than 30 semester hours of college coursework have been completed, the applicant also must submit a high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores (unless the applicant has been out of high school three years or more).

Applicants who previously have received a bachelor’s degree may be admitted as non-degree seeking (special) students without submitting college transcripts. Other students must submit high school and/or college transcripts and must meet regular admission standards.

Visiting students—individuals who are in good standing at another college and who plan to attend UMBC for one semester only—may be considered for admission by submitting a transcript, grade reports or a letter of good standing from their current institution.

Academic advisement is not a prerequisite for registration for non-degree seeking students. Students wishing to consult with an academic advisor regarding course selection may contact either the department offering the course or the Office of Academic and Pre-professional Advising at 410-455-2729.

Students register for classes electronically via myUMBC. To access myUMBC, admitted students must create an online account. Non-degree seeking students are eligible to register during the Special/Non-Degree student registration periods. For information about registration eligibility timeline for new and continuing Special/Non-Degree students, visit the registration calendar in the schedule of classes.