Non-degree Seeking Students

USF’s non-degree seeking students are a class unto themselves. Whether a student is completing a graduate certificate or just wants to take a class for personal fulfillment and life long learning such as those offered in our Educational Outreach programs, that student is considered a non-degree seeker. Individuals who would like to learn more in order to advance in their current career, or learn about a new field so they may change careers, can also utilize the non-degree seeking student status. This status is also valuable for those students who have not yet applied to a degree program but would like a head start while they are deciding their major.

A non-degree seeking student may apply up to 14 credit hours to undergraduate programs and 12 credit hours to graduate programs following admission to the university. These students are required to fill out a non-degree seeking application and mandatory immunization and medical history form. Once the application is processed, the student is eligible to register for classes through USF’s OASIS system, just like any other student. Non-degree seeking students are permitted to enroll on a space-available basis.

Non-degree seeking applications are available in the USF Lakeland Office of Student Services or may be downloaded:

   Non-degree Application | Medical Form

(Printable forms require Adobe Acrobat Reader)

All Non-degree applicants will be charged a $30 application fee. The application along with supporting documents may be brought to the USF Lakeland Office of Student Services or can be mailed directly to: