Non-Degree enrollment
Enhance your academic and career goals
Non-degree enrollment is an opportunity for you to get a feel for CU Nursing before you officially apply to a graduate program.
This is offered to nurses with a BS in Nursing who want to explore graduate-level classes or take a graduate-level class for professional development. You’ll be held to the same standard as all enrolled students at CU Nursing.
Graduate courses
To take graduate courses, you need a bachelor’s degree in nursing. If you have a bachelor’s degree in something else, you need permission from the course instructor or specialty director to enroll.
Doctoral courses
For doctoral courses, you need a master of science degree in nursing. If you have a master’s degree in something else, you’ll need permission from the course instructor or specialty director to enroll.
Application deadlines
| Term | Application open | Classes start |
| Spring 2026 | October 28, 2025 | January 21, 2025 |
| Summer 2026 | March 23, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | July 6, 2025 | August 24, 2026 |
Tuition
| Resident | Non-resident |
| $801 | $1,298 |
Things to keep in mind:
Limited seats
There are limited seats in each class for students in the non-degree program. It’s not guaranteed you’ll get a spot in the class, or that the class you want to take will be offered. And keep in mind that not all courses are available to take as a non-degree student.
Application information
Applications are open for a short time and close three weeks before the start of each semester. Students approved for non-degree enrollment will receive an email with your registration permission number. If you want to register for future semesters, you must reapply for non-degree enrollment.
Credits and transcripts
Completed classes will appear on your CU Nursing transcript, and you can transfer up to 12 credits toward a degree at CU Nursing. The college does not guarantee the transfer of credits to other colleges or universities.
Eligible courses
Below is the course list for the upcoming semester. For a complete list of CU Nursing courses, visit our course schedule page.