Course Registration

Placing personal experience above all else, University College at Washington University in St. Louis offers adults countless opportunities for world-class learning. Here, you don’t have to choose between your future and your life — with personalized options, flexible programming, and the value of a Washington University degree at an affordable rate — you can have both.

Course Enrollment at University College

There are two ways to enroll in courses at University College: as a non-degree-seeking student or as a degree-seeking student. Explore the differences below to see which option makes sense for your professional and educational goals.

NON-DEGREE STUDY		DEGREE-SEEKING STUDY
Courses may be taken for professional advancement, in preparation for application to a degree or certificate program, or for personal enrichment. Courses may be taken on a pass/fail, audit, or credit basis. Includes special enrollment types such as Visiting Undergraduate, Graduate-At-Large, and Special Audit. Not eligible for federal financial aid, scholarships, grants, or other funding sources. No application required.		Courses are taken as part of a degree, certificate, or specialized program. Courses are taken for credit; pass/fail option available under certain circumstances. Courses are selected to fulfill specific degree requirements according to major or program of study. Most degree programs are eligible for federal financial aid; scholarships, grants, and other funding sources may be available. Some certificate and professional programs are eligible for federal financial aid.

Course Enrollment at University College

Open Enrollment Policy