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Non-Degree Seeking Student Admission

What is a Non-Degree Seeking Student?

Non-degree-seeking students enroll in DePaul courses without the commitment of a full program. It’s a flexible pathway designed for students of all ages including high school students who want to earn college credit, recent high school graduates who want to take a class during a gap year, college graduates who want to continue their education or build new skills or lifelong learners who want to keep growing.

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FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Explore DePaul as aNon-Degree Student

<div class="ck-content"><p><span data-teams="true">Whether you're a high school student, recent high school or college grad or a lifelong learner, DePaul offers non-degree classes and programs for learners at any stage.</span></p></div>

Explore Courses and Programs
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Start the Application Process

To apply as a non-degree seeking student at DePaul, simply choose your course, complete your application, share transcripts if needed, then register and join our purpose-driven community.
Start Your Application

Additional Information

Discover more about DePaul’s continuing education, certificate programs and student resources in the sections below.

  • Continuing Education Program

  • Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems

  • Certificate in Modern Languages

  • Admitted Non-Degree Student

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We’re here to help

<div class="ck-content"><p>If you have any questions or need further support with the non-degree seeking student admission process, email our team at <a href="mailto:admission@depaul.edu">admission@depaul.edu</a> or give us a call at (312) 362-8300.</p></div>