Non-degree Seeking Students
Thank you for considering USC Upstate to further your education. Because you are not seeking a degree, you may apply for admission as a non-degree student. Typically, non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid or veterans’ benefits. All non-degree students must submit an application for admission, application fee, Citizenship Verification (PDF) and Immunization Information (PDF).
Non-degree students include and must submit:
- Students who want to take a few undergraduate courses but do not intend to work toward a degree (transcript from last school attended)
- Transient or visiting students from other colleges who want to take a few courses but who plan to graduate from their “home” colleges (permission to enroll from current institution attending)
- College graduates who need additional undergraduate credit (Copy of diploma or transcript showing degree earned)
- Students who want to audit courses (academic credentials not required)
- Students who need teacher certification
College graduates who need additional undergraduate credit to qualify for admission to a graduate or professional school or who wish to take courses for personal interest must submit proof of a college degree in one of two forms: 1) official transcript showing degree and date degree was awarded, or 2) official letter from school stating degree and date earned (letter must include registrar’s signature and school seal).
Contact information
Once enrolled, courses require students follow the professors syllabus for attendance and grades. To get started, simply follow the instructions on the Apply Now page.
For more information, contact Donette Stewart at donette@uscupstate.edu or 864-503-5246.
Senior Citizens
As a South Carolina Senior Citizen, you are entitled to take courses through the free tuition program. See Senior Citizens.