Non-Degree Seeking Students
Take up to nine credits, which may be counted toward degree requirements
if full acceptance to a degree program is granted.
Undergraduate non-degree seeking students should not have received
a bachelor's degree or higher. If you have received a bachelor's
degree or higher you will need to apply as a graduate non-degree
seeking student, download
application here.
An applicant who does not wish to pursue a degree program at The
Catholic University of America but who wishes to follow courses
independently or apply to a program required for a certificate (either
for credit or as an auditor) may apply for admission as a non-degree
student.
Admission as a non-degree student is limited to a single semester
or summer session, unless renewed by the dean of the school for
registration in subsequent consecutive semesters or summer sessions.
Registration for consecutive semesters will be approved for students
completing a certificate program. No fee is charged for such renewal.
Non-degree students who subsequently wish to apply for degree study
must file additional application documents and be accepted officially
for degree study. Since the mere accumulation of courses will not
satisfy degree requirements, one should consult the appropriate
dean or department chair before enrolling. A non-degree-seeking
student may take up to nine credits, which may be counted toward
degree requirements if full acceptance to a degree program is granted.
Required items to be submitted for non-degree seeking students:
- Completed application - must download and submit via mail/fax.
- $55 application fee
- Essay
- Official copies of ALL academic transcripts