Non-Degree

Students who wish to enroll in undergraduate courses with no intent of pursuing a degree should apply as a non-degree seeking student (Temporary, Transient, and Post-Baccalaureate). The following restrictions apply to non-degree students:

1) Ineligible for financial aid or for priority registration.

2) If a course is over-enrolled, non-degree students may be dropped in favor of degree-seeking students.

3) May not participate in intercollegiate sports.

A prospective student seeking personal enrichment or career enhancement may be admitted as Temporary student. Temporary students are limited to enrolling in four semester hours per term with a total maximum of 12 semester hours. Applicants in this category must be at least 25 years of age. Students must provide a letter of good standing if they have attended another college or university within the last year.

Persons who want to transfer credit earned at UAB back to their home institution where they are enrolled as a full-time student may be admitted as Transient students.

Transient applicants must submit an official transcript from the home institution. Enrollment as a Transient student is typically for one term, with a maximum of two consecutive semesters.

Persons with a baccalaureate degree who wish to (1) meet prerequisites for advanced programs or (2) to satisfy requirements for professional certification should apply as a non-degree seeking Post Baccalaureate student. Applicants must submit an official transcript from the college or university from which the baccalaureate degree was earned.