Non-Degree Enrollment

A Pathway for Academic and Professional Fulfillment

Do you want to explore the University of Colorado College of Nursing before applying for formal graduate admission or complete a graduate-level course for professional development? If so, enrollment through the non-degree option might be right for you.

The CU College of Nursing Non-Degree Enrollment Option offers BSN-prepared RNs the opportunity to enroll in a graduate level course without being formally admitted to the College. Students enrolled through the non-degree enrollment option are held to the same standards as all students enrolled at the College. Courses completed as a non-degree student will appear on a CU College of Nursing transcript.

Admission Requirements

Graduate Courses: All non-degree enrollment requests for graduate-level courses require a baccalaureate degree in nursing OR a bachelor’s degree in another discipline with permission to enroll from the course instructor or specialty director.

Doctoral Courses: All non-degree enrollment requests for doctoral-level courses require a master of science in nursing degree or a master’s degree in another discipline with permission to enroll from the instructor and program director.

Once the application is submitted, the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs will initiate the faculty approvals to enroll.

When to Apply

Applications are accepted during a limited window each semester. The application closes three weeks prior to the start of the semester with notifications being issued shortly thereafter. The application open/close dates are as follows:

How to Apply

• Complete Non-Degree Enrollment Request
  • Before starting the application, be sure to read through the list of eligible courses to indicate your intent in the application. You should have the course number and name before starting.
  • The Non-Degree Enrollment Request is submitted through NursingCAS. There is an application fee of $60.00 (paid to NursingCAS) to apply for non-degree enrollment.

What to do after you have applied

• Notification on courses approved including the registration instructions will be delivered to approved students two weeks prior to the start of the term.
• Non-degree students are encouraged to review the payment dates and deadlines as a quick response to the non-degree offer will be needed to ensure timely enrollment. All regular payment dates and deadlines apply.
• View the information regarding the tuition and fees for non-degree students. Please note that non-degree students are not eligible for reduced tuition rates or federal financial aid.
• Enrollment requests are processed in the order they were received, so interested students are encouraged to apply early.

As you consider the non-degree enrollment option, please keep the following in mind:

• Each semester a limited number of seats are made available to prospective students seeking non-degree enrollment. It is not guaranteed that a non-degree application will be accepted/or that the course(s) available will be offered.
• Course approvals are only granted for one term. A new non-degree application will be required for subsequent term enrollment. Selection is based on a first-come/first-served basis. Preference is not given or held for students who previously enrolled through this option.
• CU College of Nursing graduate degree programs allow up to 12 credits to be transferred toward a degree. It is the responsibility of the student to verify the courses have been applied appropriately once matriculated.
• While the CU College of Nursing is a CCNE accredited program, it does not guarantee the transfer of credits to other institutions.
  

Important Dates

Spring 2025

Non-Degree Application Opens
October 28, 2024

Non-Degree Application & Enrollment Request Deadline
December 31, 2024, at 10:00 pm MT

Certificate Program Enrollment Request Deadline
December 31, 2024, at 10:00 pm MT

NEXus Enrollment Request Deadline
December 31, 2024, at 10:00 pm MT

Fall Semester Dates
January 21 - May 16, 2025
(Including Finals Week)

Drop Deadline
January 31, 2025, at 5:00 pm MT